Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 11 NOV 2019
Property market update: Perth, October 2019
Of all the capital cities, Perth has experienced the greatest improvement in housing affordability over the year. How can investors maximise opportunities in the Western...
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Hotspots • 11 NOV 2019
Beginner’s guide to subdividing properties
When carried out with due diligence, subdividing properties could be a perfect strategy for “creating instant equity”. How can property investors maximise benefits...
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Hotspots • 08 NOV 2019
Be wary of another pricing bubble
Today’s investors have faced “the recession we had to have”, the dotcom boom and the subprime mortgage default in 2008. Are we now on the cusp of the next bubble?
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Hotspots • 08 NOV 2019
Property market update: Melbourne, October 2019
Melbourne, along with Sydney, has been driving the uptick in property values across capital city markets for the past few months – a reversal of fate after a period of...
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2019
Single and want to become a home owner? How to realise the dream
There’s no point sugar-coating the reality that home ownership has become tough in Australia – all the more so when you are single saving for a home deposit.
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2019
Property market update: Brisbane, October 2019
For its affordability and reasonable yields, Brisbane has long been considered as one of the “safe bets” for property investors. Will there be a “Brisbane boom”...
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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2019
Property market update: Sydney, October 2019
Following interest rate cuts and the relaxation of credit policies, investors are once again turning their sights to Sydney, ultimately anticipating a significant...
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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019
Investment tip: What buyer’s agents say and what they actually mean
Buyer’s agents stand as one of the most in-demand professionals in the property market. Get familiar with their “real estate speak” to identify the best agent to...
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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019
‘Highly dangerous’: Investors warned on buying lightweight homes
A warning has been raised about buying a home that is situated in a high-storey apartment building, with one investor flagging caution about the highly dangerous...
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Finance • 04 NOV 2019
Where will my investment dollars work hardest?
You may have seen the latest headlines and been convinced by the crowds of commentators exclaiming the Sydney property market has bottomed out, and the start of the...
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Hotspots • 04 NOV 2019
The evolution of the Australian property market
After many years of growth (many would say unsustainable growth) that made the capital cities of Australia some of the most expensive places in the world to buy...
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Hotspots • 31 OCT 2019
3 simple steps to prepare for a property investment journey
Due to varying factors, only a small percentage of property investors in Australia are able to go past the one- to two-property mark. What are the secrets of successful...
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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2019
Have you underinsured your property?
New research has found that a number of Aussie property owners could have their homes underinsured by up to 66 per cent, opening themselves up to be out of pocket by...
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Hotspots • 28 OCT 2019
Should you invest in a regional town?
Capital city markets have been the go-to locations for most property investors, but for some experts, regional markets could be just as lucrative. How can investors find...
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Hotspots • 16 OCT 2019
Top 5 things people look out for when buying property
New research has shed light on the top five factors people take into consideration during their property search.
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Hotspots • 15 OCT 2019
Tips for dealing with stress when buying property
With new research showing that buying a home impacts the mental health of one in two Aussie buyers, a wellbeing advocate has provided some key insight on how to cope.
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Hotspots • 15 OCT 2019
Can a tenant make improvements to a property?
If you’ve ever had a tenant make unauthorised changes to a property you own, you may be wondering what your rights are. What kind of improvements to a property are...
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Hotspots • 14 OCT 2019
4 ways to get your financials back on track
An Australian mortgage broker has revealed four tips to help rectify financial and other housing issues people tend to face.
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Hotspots • 14 OCT 2019
September quarter economic update – major markets on cusp of upswing
Major capital city markets have started to strengthen over the past quarter, courtesy of lower interest rates, as well as a relaxation in lending policies. However, the...
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Hotspots • 11 OCT 2019
The biggest misconception about property investment
Two industry experts have revealed the number one misconception investors have about managing and expanding their property portfolio.
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Hotspots • 11 OCT 2019
Hold onto your hats: Sydney property set to be back on the boil
Strap yourself in, because the Sydney property market is set to take off again. Just when investors started looking further afield and first home buyers thought...
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Hotspots • 09 OCT 2019
Top tips to purchase an apartment with confidence
The founder of Ayre Real Estate has shared his top tips for buying an apartment in 2019.
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Hotspots • 08 OCT 2019
How to have a successful buyer’s agent relationship
An investor and his buyer’s agent have shed light on what makes their relationship work in a way that is mutually beneficial.
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Hotspots • 02 OCT 2019
Top tips for taking the property plunge
A 32-year-old investor, who bought his first property at just 16, has shared his advice to others looking to make their mark in the world of real estate.
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Hotspots • 30 SEP 2019
Should I buy a first home or an investment property?
Some decades back the great Australian dream had aspirational young Aussies following a familiar path when it came to property purchasing.
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