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Hotspots • 09 JAN 2020
Property market update: Sydney, December 2019
After a year that saw consistent decline and slow recovery, how will the Sydney property market fare in 2020?
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Hotspots • 09 JAN 2020
Year in summary: Trends and predictions for the Sydney property market in 2020
Experts dubbed 2019 as “the year that new property market records were set” following the fall and subsequent recovery of the biggest real estate markets in...
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Finance • 27 DEC 2019
How to achieve your financial goals
For many property investors, the concept of setting achievable financial goals is often met with frustration. Here are some tips on how to ensure you’re being...
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Hotspots • 18 DEC 2019
Having two names on a property title: A good or bad strategy?
For budding investors and first home buyers, combining the serviceability of two people often helps in financing a property purchase. Is it advisable to put an asset’s...
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Hotspots • 17 DEC 2019
4 common mistakes when setting rent
As most investors rely on rent to take care of their expenses, how can they make sure to set a rental rate that will allow them to thrive in the market and ultimately...
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Hotspots • 13 DEC 2019
Property market update: Perth, November 2019
After years of lacklustre performance, the Perth property market is set to see signs of life growing as the effect of the mining boom diminishes. Should investors jump...
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Hotspots • 12 DEC 2019
Property market update: Brisbane, November 2019
While some markets faced challenges, Brisbane remained steady throughout the year, ultimately offering long-term success to investors playing the long-term game. How...
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Hotspots • 11 DEC 2019
Property market update: Melbourne, November 2019
Like Sydney, Melbourne has shot back up with a rapid recovery which fueled the positive results across the whole Australian property market. How will the Victorian...
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Hotspots • 10 DEC 2019
Property market update: Sydney, November 2019
After months of consistent decline, Sydney is now poised for a double-digit growth next year, according to experts. How can investors maximise this trajectory in the NSW...
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Hotspots • 04 DEC 2019
3 property investment tips from an accountant
Over the years, accountant Michael Johnson has serviced seasoned property investors, doing the “heavy lifting” for portfolios with more than 10 properties. Find out...
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Hotspots • 03 DEC 2019
Property investment 101: Sale methods and land titles
Before jumping into the market and purchasing a property, investors are advised to do thorough research on the multiple facets of property investment, including sale...
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Hotspots • 29 NOV 2019
5 habits of successful property investors
What makes a property investor successful? Aussie Parramatta’s Ross Le Quesne lists down five habits of investors who have built impressive portfolios with more than...
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Hotspots • 29 NOV 2019
A step-by-step guide to a property purchase
For those who are keen to build wealth through property investment, how exactly can they get through that first property purchase which will serve as the foundation of...
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Hotspots • 28 NOV 2019
Rental property investment 101: How to find a good tenant
One of the most important keys to success in the rental property market is finding tenants who will not only pay on time, but also take care of the property dutifully....
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Hotspots • 27 NOV 2019
Rental property maintenance: Landlord’s or tenant’s responsibility?
Wear and tear has long been a point of conflict between landlords and tenants – often considered a “grey area” even by property managers. How can investors deal...
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Hotspots • 26 NOV 2019
A beginner’s guide to property development
As one of the most effective wealth-creation strategies, property development helps investors maximise their cash flow and ultimately achieve financial freedom and...
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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019
The 10-point checklist to protect yourself against a cladding nightmare
The Property Club has banned buying into housing developments constructed from lightweight materials for the past 26 years. If local councils had also banned the...
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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019
Expert advice: What it takes to be a property developer
Investors who have succeeded in the buy-and-hold strategy often look into property development as the next step in their property investment journey, but how do they...
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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019
Lessons from my biggest property investment mistake
You can’t turn a corner on social media without coming across a “success story”. Everyone is happy to lay bare their wins – particularly those looking to grow an...
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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019
Why decreasing rent could be a good strategy
As counterintuitive as it sounds, decreasing rent could turn out to be a beneficial move for rental property investors. Find out how this strategy would work best in the...
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Hotspots • 20 NOV 2019
Melbourne and Sydney poised to lead price growth
New research has suggested that Sydney and Melbourne will return to double-digit property price growth next year. While some people’s reaction to the SQM Research...
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Hotspots • 20 NOV 2019
The devil’s in the detail for property data
The importance of relying on facts and figures to make property-related decisions cannot be underestimated, but you also need to base such decisions on the right types...
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Hotspots • 19 NOV 2019
How much do you need to become a property investor?
Before diving headfirst into the market and looking for the perfect property, aspiring property investors are strongly advised to plan out their investment budget. How...
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Hotspots • 18 NOV 2019
For mum-and-dad investors: How to get your child on the property ladder
Parents play a critical role in setting their children up for financial success – imparting the necessary financial skills, knowledge and attitudes through direct...
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Hotspots • 15 NOV 2019
No deposit money for property? Here are 5 options for you
Property investors seek to grow portfolios with multiple properties, but what happens when they get limited access to financing after the first purchase?
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