Investor Strategy

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Investor Strategy • 12 Feb 2014

Renovators warned about being ripped off

With landlords increasingly using renovations to generate capital gains, Consumer Affairs Victoria has revealed several regions where consumers are being exploited by...

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Investor Strategy • 07 Feb 2014

Investors ask: fully furnished investments

Q. I’m thinking of furnishing my one-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s inner west and my three-bedroom house in the Sutherland Shire to increase the rents. Is this...

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Investor Strategy • 07 Feb 2014

The 30 Minute Reno: The smallest room in the house

Investors often overlook the impact a pet-friendly property can have on prospective tenants and there are some simple renovations you can do to ensure your property...

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Investor Strategy • 06 Feb 2014

Property investors warned about swimming pools when buying a home

During the summer months, properties with swimming pools prove very attractive for home buyers. However, investors need to take a more pragmatic approach to buying a...

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Investor Strategy • 03 Feb 2014

Vacancies rise in Queensland

The vacancy rate climbed across Queensland in the last quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

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Investor Strategy • 31 Jan 2014

The 30 Minute Reno: 7 renovations that don't add value

When you make improvements to your property you want to make sure they are worthwhile. You need to make sure that you’re improving things that will add value and not...

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Investor Strategy • 31 Jan 2014

Renovating just got easier in NSW

Council red tape is one of the biggest banes for renovators, so it’s welcome news that the NSW government is relaxing some of the rules and regulations that cover...

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Investor Strategy • 29 Jan 2014

Vacancy rates climb in mining towns

Two-thirds of mining towns have recorded a rise in vacancy rates year-on-year, according to new research.

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Investor Strategy • 24 Jan 2014

Unit owners and tenants warned about Australia Day festivities

Investors have been cautioned that bodies corporate will be cracking down on tenants breaking by-laws over the Australia Day long weekend.

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Investor Strategy • 24 Jan 2014

Location, location, location: Is this really the golden rule of property?

Location is important to all property buyers, but what else do you need to consider when buying property?

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