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Finance • 12 JUN 2019

Why property investors should order a free credit report

You decide to apply for a mortgage – maybe because you want to move to a suburb with better schools or buy a bigger house to accommodate your growing family. However,...

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Hotspots • 07 JUN 2019

3 lies you’ve been told about the Australian property market

We’re living in the era of fake news where anyone with a social media account has the power to influence, for better or worse. Property market lies are regularly being...

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Hotspots • 06 JUN 2019

How statutory town planners can help property investment

It’s always handy to have a team of expert on hand as a property investor, and statutory town planners are no exception. Here’s how they can help an investor on...

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Finance • 06 JUN 2019

Days of hiding bad money habits done

Among the myriad of changes happening in the lending landscape at present, there is one that is likely to change the goal posts quite dramatically. I’m talking about...

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Investor Strategy • 05 JUN 2019

How two investors tripled their portfolio a year after their property blunder

Two investors share how they came off 10 per cent on their first ever investment before acquiring two new properties within a year of their downfall.

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Finance • 04 JUN 2019

How to retire on $100k a year through property

Retiring on $100,000 per year from property is a dream that many people have, or would like to have if they believe it to be possible. It certainly is possible, but...

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Investor Strategy • 04 JUN 2019

Why this off-the-plan property investment turned into a blunder

This property investment duo share why it was a mistake to acquire an off-plan apartment on a lazy Sunday ride without looking at the full picture.

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Finance • 04 JUN 2019

Is new market optimism a ‘dead-cat bounce’?

Buyers and sellers always apply a “self-confidence” factor when assessing markets, and it’s often based on recent good or bad announcements.

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Hotspots • 03 JUN 2019

What bigger versus smaller capital cities mean for an investor’s portfolio

Investors might think I am crazy when I say you shouldn’t be looking for a big population, major infrastructure, where all the jobs are or a lot of building activity....

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Hotspots • 31 MAY 2019

Investor stories: When is the right time to invest in the property market?

With some of the bigger property markets currently experiencing a downturn, should investors sit on their hands and stay on the sidelines or continue seeking...

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Tax & Legal • 31 MAY 2019

A checklist for landlords: Know your rights and responsibilities

Many landlords are unclear about the details and extent of their legal rights and responsibilities towards tenants. That can be a perilous position, especially as laws...

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Hotspots • 30 MAY 2019

Investor stories: Where to buy investment properties in Sydney?

Investor Chris Gray has successfully built a 14-property portfolio, focusing mainly on the ‘blue-chip, medium-price, secondhand market’. How do investors find these...

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Hotspots • 29 MAY 2019

Property management in 30 minutes: How this investor does it

Even with 14 properties in his portfolio, property investor Chris Gray only spends half an hour a month for property management. How can investors save this much time on...

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Hotspots • 28 MAY 2019

Is off-market really off-market?

Yes, we all have a pet hate – and mine is the constant confusion about the terms off-market and pre-market by some buyers’ agents.

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Hotspots • 28 MAY 2019

Low income not a hindrance to property investment: buyer’s agent

While property investment is often deemed a costly venture, this buyer’s agent said that aspiring investors can build substantial portfolio even with low income –...

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Hotspots • 28 MAY 2019

The top 5 things I learnt from some of Australia’s property experts

Most business leaders understand that to find success, and remain at the top of their game, learning from other experts is important. So why don’t business leaders...

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Tax & Legal • 24 MAY 2019

Halving stamp duty is the only solution to housing affordability

Australians looking to move up the property ladder are being hindered by a population spending too long in the wrong-size homes. To have a meaningful impact on housing...

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Investor Strategy • 24 MAY 2019

Why investors should seek help from professionals instead of flying solo

Nobody wants to be stressed out by juggling multiple commitments, particularly for property investors with properties that can stay with them for decades. Here’s how...

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Hotspots • 24 MAY 2019

How this investor built a 9-property portfolio in 4 years

Investor Arjun Paliwal was only 22 years old when he started building his property portfolio. Now at 26, he holds nine properties spread across different states. Find...

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Hotspots • 22 MAY 2019

The difference between residential and commercial property investment

Investor Arjun Paliwal considers the only commercial property in his nine-property portfolio as his second-most successful investment in over four years. How does it...

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Hotspots • 21 MAY 2019

Investing overseas for the first time: How this investor will do it

After acquiring nine properties in four years, investor Arjun Paliwal decided to diversify his portfolio even further by making his next purchase abroad. Find out how he...

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Finance • 21 MAY 2019

Why the latest moves from APRA will be good news for property investors

With the election now behind us, confidence is set to return to property markets as well as the economy in general.

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Hotspots • 21 MAY 2019

Market deficits that create golden opportunities

2019 will be remembered as an interesting year for Australian real estate – and the period from May to July might prove the most consequential.

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Hotspots • 20 MAY 2019

Investor stories: How properties in Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania are performing today

Despite the current downturn in Sydney and Melbourne, capital city markets continue to be among the most sought-after locations for property investment. Are investments...

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Finance • 20 MAY 2019

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: More than just an election sweetener

The Coalition’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is being viewed as controversial by some, even dangerous by others. From a mortgage broker’s perspective, I don’t...

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