Investor Strategy

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Investor Strategy • 20 Feb 2014

4 strange reno tricks that actually work

Renovating your property is one of the most effective ways of increasing both its appeal and its profitability. But if you want to make your property really sing, try...

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Investor Strategy • 20 Feb 2014

To furnish or not to furnish when selling a property?

Selling a house doesn’t come with a second chance, so that first impression is vital. And in a tough property market, it is important to create emotional appeal to...

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Investor Strategy • 19 Feb 2014

CBD vacancies sky high: SQM

CBD properties in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane are becoming increasingly difficult to rent out, a leading property analyst has warned.

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Investor Strategy • 19 Feb 2014

Why 54pc of property investors will fail

The importance of spending time creating a budget is lost on some investors, but it can be the difference between financial freedom and failure.

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Investor Strategy • 18 Feb 2014

Mistakes when negotiating property prices

Buyers want to get the best price they can when purchasing a property. This often means that you may have to negotiate the property price with the seller. But, many...

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Investor Strategy • 17 Feb 2014

The depreciation difference: kitchen and bathroom renovations

This week the Housing Industry Association (HIA) released the HIA-GWA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report for 2013/14 and it presents some interesting implications for...

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Investor Strategy • 15 Feb 2014

Recouping returns from a reno

Drawing on our recent experience renovating a property in Mount Druitt in New South Wales, it is clear just how big the impact of tax and depreciation can be. If you own...

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Investor Strategy • 14 Feb 2014

Tenant Responsibility:Managing the garden and pool maitenance in your rental property

There are some steps landlords can take to minimise the chance of a dispute with their tenants over external maitenance. 

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Investor Strategy • 14 Feb 2014

5 ways to avoid blowing your renovation budget

Budget blowouts are common in renovating but costing the job can be time-consuming and newbies may be tempted to resort to a form of Russian roulette, plucking a figure...

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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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