Property Investment Expert Opinion

Justine Wilson
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Hotspots 15 DEC 2017

5 interior decorating trends to avoid in 2018

When selling a property or bringing in tenants, your property should be appealing as possible. Here are stylist Justine...
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Finance 15 DEC 2017

How property investors can stay in the game despite 'softening markets'

Recent changes in the vast landscape of property investment have considerably slowed down the market in the past few...
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Adam Flynn
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Hotspots 14 DEC 2017

Reflections on this year’s property market and what you can expect in 2018

As 2017 draws to a close, I believe there’s no better time to reflect on this year’s property market and consider...
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Finance 14 DEC 2017

Has the Australian property market grown 'tougher'?

Seasoned property investors and property professionals alike agree that it continues to become harder to get finance...
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Darren Wallis
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Finance 13 DEC 2017

How pergolas can increase the value of a property

A well-maintained home is one that doesn’t decrease in value and there are ways to increase the overall value of your...
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Drew Evans
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Finance 12 DEC 2017

The key to portfolio growth in the coming low growth environment: Creating equity

Looking at the conditions, it’s obvious that 2018 is not going to be a year of massive property growth. Investors who...
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Hotspots 12 DEC 2017

Investment tip: ‘Plan with the end in mind’

Martin is a 31-year-old budding property investor who’s set to enter the market with $140,000 worth of savings and...
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Curtis Stewart
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Finance 08 DEC 2017

Different valuation techniques to help you unlock equity and grow your portfolio

Curtis Stewart of Confidence Finance explores how using different deposit sizes and getting the best possible valuation...
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Hotspots 06 DEC 2017

Does high yield result in low capital growth? No, not by a long shot!

As a property investor and the owner of investment property buyer’s agency Pure Property Investment, I’m constantly...
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Curtis Stewart
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Finance 04 DEC 2017

How using the right deposit size can open up your financing options and grow your portfolio

Curtis Stewart of Confidence Finance breaks down some of the pros and cons of using high LVR loans, and how investors...
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Eliza Owen
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Hotspots 01 DEC 2017

The infrastructure boom won’t save Greater Sydney

In the 12 months to September, Australia’s construction pipeline stayed buoyant despite declines in the value of...
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Finance 27 NOV 2017

Why you should think about refinancing

How would you react if you could save tens of thousands of dollars of your investment loan? Would you think it sounds...
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Hotspots 27 NOV 2017

The best way to set your goals as a property investor

Chris McMullen recently started his property investment journey by seeking good education and the best mentorship,...
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Hotspots 24 NOV 2017

How podcasts and professionals became a turning point for this ‘naive property investor’

Chris McMillen has just decided to begin his journey of wealth-creation through property by the end of last year and...
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Hotspots 22 NOV 2017

Should property investors be scared of the future?

Technology has made a great impact on property investment over past decades, but will it continue to contribute to its...
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Hotspots 21 NOV 2017

Why property investors must pay attention to 'mini CBDs'

Contrary to the belief that the best areas to purchase properties in are capital cities and central business districts,...
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Hotspots 20 NOV 2017

Bernard Salt on the Australian property market: ‘It’s a dangerous space to be in’

The “property bubble” has been a talk of the town for quite some time—international professionals and...
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Hotspots 17 NOV 2017

How good property managers can be ‘tenant-focused’ while being an ‘investor’s advocate’

Good property managers, according to Managed’s Thom Richards and Nick Bouris, work hard not only for the improvement...
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Finance 15 NOV 2017

Is ‘power poverty’ leading to more struggles for Australians?

Many people recognise Australia as one of the most expensive places to live in and it’s undeniably getting harder for...
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Finance 08 NOV 2017

Why is there a rate disparity between interest-only and principal interest rates?

Following the amendments to lending regulations implemented by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to...
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Finance 07 NOV 2017

Amid possible interest rate hikes: Pay down debt instead of leveraging

Economists have recently been working with property experts and professionals to forecast the possible scenarios should...
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Tax & Legal 07 NOV 2017

How will a change in government affect property investors?

The next federal election is expected to happen in the next few years—probably 2019—and with the changes in the...
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Hotspots 06 NOV 2017

Banking is changing back to just savings and loans: mortgage expert

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has recently implemented changes to lending regulations in order...
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David Holmes
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Hotspots 01 NOV 2017

The truth about the clearance rate

With price growth slowing in Australia’s biggest housing markets, many sellers have been pondering the best strategy...
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Sandrina Postorino
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Finance 27 OCT 2017

6 ways to increase your yield in a tough market

As the old saying goes, “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions”. And, as property investors, there’s one...
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