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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2018

Tighter lending biggest concern for property investment professionals

Property investment professionals are overwhelmingly positive about the year ahead, but tighter lending conditions remain a concern, according the 2018 PIPA Member...

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Hotspots • 21 MAR 2018

Buyer beware: The potential issues of owning commercial properties

Aside from residential properties, investors also have the option to create wealth through commercial properties—but what are the risks associated with this strategy?

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Hotspots • 20 MAR 2018

‘Giggle money’ and FOMO: What’s disrupting Sydney property statistics

With housing affordability being the tough nut to crack that it is, one property expert claims it is “giggle money” and the social media-driven fear of missing out...

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Hotspots • 20 MAR 2018

How this former engineer embraced property investment

Scott O’Neill discovered that his passion lies in property investment, so he grew a multi-property portfolio and established a career as a buyer’s agent—but why...

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Finance • 19 MAR 2018

The APRA knock-on effects putting investors under the magnifying glass

APRA’s various lending restrictions have hit investors’ ability to get finance, but how else have they been affected?

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Finance • 19 MAR 2018

Investor lending resurgence potentially triggered by rate cuts: CoreLogic

By loosening APRA’s macro-prudential measures and discounting recent mortgage rates, a surge of investor lending could occur, according to CoreLogic.

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Hotspots • 18 MAR 2018

Investment tip: The importance of budgeting

Chasing capital growth may not be a bad goal, but after more than 20 years of investing, Momentum Media’s Alex Whitlock realised that at the end of the day “cash...

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Hotspots • 17 MAR 2018

Two things to do before engaging a buyer’s agent

Investors hesitate to engage a buyer’s agent's services due to the hefty cost. How can you tell if their services worth their weight in gold?

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Hotspots • 16 MAR 2018

Time and effort: What makes a good buyer’s agent

Seven years into the real estate business, engineer and investor-turned-buyer's agent Scott O’Neill has determined the simple secrets to successful wealth...

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Hotspots • 16 MAR 2018

Does Melbourne have good long-term prospects?

Holding on to a property in the short-term is nice, but some serious gains are available to those who hold on to a property for the long-term. Some experts claim...

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Hotspots • 16 MAR 2018

Where the Australian dream is at, and where it’s going

The Australian love for property and the Australian dream of home ownership are quite unique, but what’s the reasoning behind that love? Experts weigh in on this, as...

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Finance • 16 MAR 2018

3 tips to make additional money on your property portfolio

When we’re young, the bulk of our income goes towards paying our bills, mortgage, and lifestyle. As we get closer to retirement, we want to pay for our lifestyles...

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Hotspots • 15 MAR 2018

How to make the transition from being an investor to becoming a buyer’s agent

Cohen Handler’s Ben Handler and Simon Cohen were property investors before they decided to establish a buyer’s agency group to help other investors enjoy the real...

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Finance • 14 MAR 2018

Determining a property portfolio’s growth: Metrics to use

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant makes it a point to keep himself and his financial team updated about the different factors that contribute to the growth of...

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Finance • 13 MAR 2018

Should owner-occupiers worry about low interest rates?

The fluctuation of interest rates across Australia are presenting different opportunities to investors and owner-occupiers alike, but how will it actually impact the...

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Finance • 13 MAR 2018

LMI: How you can avoid this trap from the banks

Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is a quicker way of getting your hands on a property but going along with it could spell bad news in the long run if you fall into a...

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Hotspots • 13 MAR 2018

Don’t fall for the Commonwealth Games hype

While some experts claim that population growth and the Commonwealth Games could give the Gold Coast a value boost, others say it’s wiser to remain sceptical and not...

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Tax & Legal • 12 MAR 2018

Zoning policies: ‘oppressive’ and ‘unnecessary’

Multiple experts have come out and confirmed a recent discussion paper by the Reserve Bank of Australia: zoning is the cause behind why property values are so high,...

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Hotspots • 12 MAR 2018

How suburbs transition from owner-occupier to investor markets

In the same way that the Mount Druitt property market in NSW transitioned from an owner-occupier to an investor market six years ago, Queensland’s Kippa-Ring is now...

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Hotspots • 10 MAR 2018

The challenges of becoming a buyer’s agent

Cohen Handler’s Ben Handler has successfully transitioned from being a property investor to becoming a buyer’s agent—a journey that has taught him valuable lessons...

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Tax & Legal • 09 MAR 2018

Negative gearing reform should prioritise ‘mum and dad’ investors

According to a property research institute, negative gearing prioritises those who are “more affluent”, and should be reformed to allow for mum and dad investors to...

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Hotspots • 09 MAR 2018

Know your ‘why’ before investing in property

Remember when you were a kid and wanted that latest toy and used all your pocket money to buy it? The same desire can also apply to investing, with many examples of...

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Finance • 09 MAR 2018

Why arguing cash flow v capital growth is a mistake

More property magazine column inches have probably been devoted to this subject than just about any other – but I think those picking sides in the cash flow versus...

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Finance • 08 MAR 2018

BLOG: Learn to prioritise your lenders

If you’re looking to shift your loans to a three-year fixed rate, knowing which of your loans to move is just a matter of prioritisation.

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2018

Should you invest in ‘poor performing property markets’?

Even after consumer confidence in Brisbane waned following the Global Financial Crisis and the Brisbane floods in 2011, wHeregroup’s Todd Hunter still chose to invest...

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