Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 10 APR 2018

A simple guide to ‘real estate speak’ for property buyers

While investors can get friendly with an agent in order to try and get as much as a possible in to potential buying leads, at the end of the day agents are trying to...

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Hotspots • 10 APR 2018

Southwest Sydney houses predicted for positive prospects

Houses in the southwest of Sydney are expected to see positive capital growth in the short, middle and long term.

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Hotspots • 10 APR 2018

The where, how, why, what and when of successful property investing

So, you’re thinking about investing in property? Maybe you’re unsure how best to get on or up the property ladder. We have been investing in property for nearly four...

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Hotspots • 10 APR 2018

A simple key to attract buyers to your property listing

There are many challenges in selling a property, but there is one secret to reduce your property’s days on the market and ultimately enjoy good returns.

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Hotspots • 10 APR 2018

City market v regional market: Where should you buy your first property?

When building a portfolio, buying your first property is one of the hardest steps to take. How do you find the right market to start your journey in?

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Hotspots • 09 APR 2018

Central Coast region set for solid growth

A research house has claimed that NSW’s Central Coast is expected to see constant capital growth in the medium to long term.

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Hotspots • 09 APR 2018

What first-time property investors need to know

What are the most important things to look for when investing in a property for the first time? It’s a question that most budding property investors would like...

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Hotspots • 06 APR 2018

Regional markets will outperform capital cities in 5 years, says expert

In just five years from now, the best performing markets in Australia will be in the regional areas, and investing in them will come at no greater risk, one...

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Finance • 05 APR 2018

BLOG: Why smart investors prioritise depreciation, even before tax time

I think most investors will know of the word depreciation. They would have come across it somewhere, but often it’s a secondary, if not a third or fourth,...

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Our Portfolio • 04 APR 2018

Can you still improve an already successful multi-property portfolio?

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and his portfolio team have successfully built a 17-property portfolio with assets spread across different markets in...

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Our Portfolio • 03 APR 2018

Get to know this investor’s 10-year retirement program

Momentum Media’s Alex Whitlock, at age 50, has laid out a plan to capitalise on his passion for property investment and ultimately achieve a comfortable retirement —...

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Finance • 29 MAR 2018

Investment FAQ: How much will a lender let me borrow?

Valuers can easily offer subjective opinions on a particular asset, but there are ways investors can find out exactly how much a lender is willing to give out for the...

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Hotspots • 29 MAR 2018

Investment tip: Pros and cons of holding properties in a trust

Investors often opt to hold properties in a trust as it gives them the ability to protect their assets in the event of unexpected financial pressure. Is it a strategy...

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Hotspots • 29 MAR 2018

No crash in sight for Melbourne, but tread carefully

There’s no immediate threat to the housing market in Melbourne — which many property investors consider as second to Sydney — but it isn’t exactly booming...

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Hotspots • 29 MAR 2018

RBA ready to break record by doing nothing

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold steady next rate announcement — a surprise to no one — and by doing so, it will make history and break a...

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Hotspots • 28 MAR 2018

The number one influencer of any property market

When looking to invest in any area, be it right in the heart of Sydney or all the way in the middle of nowhere, there’s one thing that investors need to keep in mind...

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Hotspots • 27 MAR 2018

Why the Australian property market appealed to this Chinese investor

Almost three decades since William Leung and his family came to Australia from Hong Kong in 1988, the property investor has already successfully built an impressive...

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Hotspots • 27 MAR 2018

Sydney property – How long until you see profit?

The premium market of Sydney is a goal for many investors, with profitability being the end goal. How long do investors need to keep a Sydney property until profit is...

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Hotspots • 27 MAR 2018

3 common mistakes new investors make

Momentum Media’s Alex Whitlock started investing in 1997 at the age of 29, and now he shares how he learnt early about the consequences of lack of education and...

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Hotspots • 27 MAR 2018

What makes Australia ideal for property investment

Property has consistently been one of the most popular asset classes in Australia, so much so that it has become of national interest to sustain the value of real estate...

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Hotspots • 26 MAR 2018

What fixed fee agents offer investors

Shaking up the real estate space, fixed fee agents are here to stay, offering sellers a fixed fee instead of a variable commission at the time of sale. Are they worth an...

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Hotspots • 26 MAR 2018

Why zoning matters

In many facets of life, it’s easy to be attracted to the façade and forget about the substance — and with property, in fact, it’s an amateur error.

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Hotspots • 25 MAR 2018

Engaging a buyer’s agent: The difference between ‘knowing neighbourhoods’ and ‘knowing markets’

Buyer’s agents are considered as one of the most valuable members of a property investor’s financial team, but how do you know that you’re engaging the right one?

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Hotspots • 23 MAR 2018

Sydney will always be ‘bloody expensive’, says expert

An expert has stated that despite what the RBA’s recent report into zoning and property prices or what politicians may say about fixing the Sydney market, the issue of...

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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2018

BLOG: What do investors, the SA election and defence contracts have in common?

The South Australian election happened recently and we have a new Liberal state government being established after about 15 years of Labor. What does that mean for us...

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