Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 09 OCT 2013

Granny flats: What's all the fuss about?

The "granny flat" initiative came about when our government started to realise that a demographic shift was starting to occur in Australia.

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Hotspots • 08 OCT 2013

Gamble or goldmine?

The property outlook for 2013 is looking very positive for the seasoned property investors to further their success with some areas offering great opportunities to...

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Finance • 08 OCT 2013

How smart investors avoid paying LMI

How is it that some investors build a huge portfolio without paying mortgage insurance?

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Finance • 08 OCT 2013

Five reasons to use a broker for your home loan

The housing market is going from strength to strength at the moment, and in this high-demand environment it’s important that investors shop around to take advantage of...

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Hotspots • 04 OCT 2013

Housing bubble? Really?

If you are worried about all this talk about a housing 'bubble' and have delayed buying a property or put off other decisions as a result then you have fallen into a...

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Hotspots • 04 OCT 2013

Melbourne, Sydney growth to be short-lived

Current value growth in Sydney and Melbourne is unlikely to continue for much longer, according to a leading research analyst.

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Hotspots • 04 OCT 2013

Oh it felt good...

Property investing is not 100 per cent risk free and every now and again you get a bad tenant. Here's what happened when a tenant 'did a runner' on one of our...

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Hotspots • 03 OCT 2013

Coastal suburbs offer long-term growth prospects

Property investors and first home buyers wanting to secure long term rates of capital growth should focus on Perth’s coastal suburbs.

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Hotspots • 03 OCT 2013

Investors will respond to widening gap

The gap between Sydney house prices and house prices in other major Australian cities is widening. Investors should recognise this.

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Hotspots • 02 OCT 2013

Solar can deliver savings for strata schemes

As consumers feel the pinch of power price rises, investors are being encouraged to consider the switch to solar power to reduce electricity costs. However, unit owners...

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Hotspots • 02 OCT 2013

REIA rejects Australia wide agency licensing laws

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has rejected proposals for state governed real estate agency licensing to fall under one governing body and training system...

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Hotspots • 01 OCT 2013

Student apartments: Are they cash cows?

Buying an apartment that has a prescribed use as student accommodation can seem very attractive when compared to standard apartments in similar locations. Purchase...

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Hotspots • 01 OCT 2013

Real estate key to boomers' retirement woes

Real estate investments can go a long way towards helping baby boomers retire in a lifestyle they're accustomed to.

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Hotspots • 30 SEP 2013

What your kitchen tap says about you

Designing a new kitchen can be daunting. After all, it is the hub and heart of the home. In a space where everything can be going on at once, both functionality and...

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Hotspots • 30 SEP 2013

What causes big investors to lose it all?

Investors who have 'made it big' are considered to be high risk by the banks. Why is this, and what can you do about it?

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Hotspots • 27 SEP 2013

The best things in life are free

For many home buyers, Government grants are very appealing, at least on the surface. That said, we need to cough up quite a bit of our own hard-earned cash to access...

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Hotspots • 26 SEP 2013

Building a house on a budget

One of the biggest stumbling blocks for people looking to build a home, especially first home builders, is setting a realistic budget and sticking to it.

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Finance • 26 SEP 2013

Home loans for investment housing jump by over $1.8 billion

The start of the new financial year has seen a major improvement in property investment lending throughout Australia.

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Finance • 25 SEP 2013

Common mistakes on retirement strategies

Many property investors' main motivation for building wealth through property is to 'provide for the future' and ensure a stable and stress-free retirement. Have you...

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Hotspots • 25 SEP 2013

10 tips for investors

There are some key steps investors need to take to ensure they get the best returns possible on their properties.

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Hotspots • 24 SEP 2013

First time investors = Dumb & Dumber

Rents won't magically increase just because you overpay for an investment property, so investors need to know what they're getting into. 

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Hotspots • 24 SEP 2013

The state of the market: an infographic

First home buyer numbers are increasing and demand is strong for properties under $400,000, a recent survey conducted by realestateview.com.au has revealed.

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Investor Strategy • 23 SEP 2013

Which property strategy is the winner?

Which property investment strategy gets the best results - renovating long-term investing or flipping?

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Hotspots • 23 SEP 2013

Unearthing a gem in your backyard

Granny flats are becoming more and more popular in Australian backyards with clever investors tapping into an income stream, which in the right circumstances can offer...

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Hotspots • 19 SEP 2013

Investors ask: Ashfield, WA

Q: Is the Perth suburb of Ashfield a good investment location?

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