Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 27 JUN 2013

Cheap can sometimes be expensive

With so many Australians wanting to dive into property investment to build wealth and move towards a goal of financial freedom, the focus is firmly on value for money.

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Hotspots • 26 JUN 2013

Thirteen ways to boost cash flow

Already purchased an investment property? There are still things that you can do to increase your cash flow and rental yield. Here are 13 tips.

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Tax & Legal • 25 JUN 2013

Are you thinking about buying property in your SMSF

Sound financial advice is essential when buying property through your Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to ensure decisions made are compliant and reflect your investment...

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2013

Major boost expected for WA

The falling Australian dollar will give a major boost to the Western Australian property market by making homes even more affordable for overseas buyers.

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2013

Beware the dodgy tradie!

The tradie profession is one that has suffered from some regular negative publicity. Have you noticed how current affair programs just love their ‘dodgy’ tradie...

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2013

Piecing together the puzzle

Lately I’ve been engaged to help more and more home buyers. We have always worked with investors and a smaller blend of home buyers, however with interest rates this...

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2013

How to avoid overpaying

It’s easy for most buyers who have little experience to pay more for their home and/or their investment property than it’s worth. Let’s face it, many buyers...

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Hotspots • 21 JUN 2013

Choosing the right colour for small spaces

Choosing the right colours is one of the most important decisions you need to make when decorating – whether you’re prepping it for rent or sale, or simply for...

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2013

Investors Ask: My first purchase

Q. I am looking to invest in property for the first time, what are some good resources and how can I find a good area to invest in?

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2013

How to negotiate like a pro

Securing a bargain is as hard a task as any. However, you can increase your chances of achieving an under market value property by learning some fundamental negotiating...

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Finance • 20 JUN 2013

Refinancing: A negative gearing quick fix

'Negative Gearing' is a commonly debated strategy amongst property experts and investors alike, with over 1.2 million Australian investors owning a negatively geared...

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Hotspots • 18 JUN 2013

Why you should sell before you buy

Australian actress Toni Collette was recently successfully sued for pulling out of a real estate contract. She cites the reason was due to her and her husband failing to...

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Hotspots • 17 JUN 2013

Managing the vacate process

The ‘Vacate Process” is the period between the issuing of the termination advice and the time the bond is settled. It is in the interests of all parties for the...

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Tax & Legal • 17 JUN 2013

10 Tax Tips For Your Rental Property

Over 1.8 million people claimed more than $38.5 billion in rental deductions in their tax return last year.  With June 30 rapidly approaching, it is time to do some...

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Finance • 17 JUN 2013

Investor home loans top $17 billion

Growing confidence in the Australian property market is underlined by the latest ABS lending figures which show a jump in borrowing activity by investors.

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Hotspots • 17 JUN 2013

Out with the old, in with the... more expensive

When I first became interested in property and investing I had trouble getting my head around compound growth of property prices. All the experts, including my father...

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Tax & Legal • 14 JUN 2013

Tax deductions for property investment - a checklist

We’ve recently heard the news that 110,000 Australian property investors are under Australian Taxation Office scrutiny over their last tax returns. This can be a scary...

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Hotspots • 14 JUN 2013

Off the plan

We all hear about the benefits of off the plan developments, but aside from stamp duty savings, groovy new dwellings and small holding deposits, what are some of the...

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Hotspots • 13 JUN 2013

Investors Ask: Buying with a limited budget

Q. I’m on a limited budget and am contemplating investing in a low-income area because the yields don’t look too bad and the entry price is good. Is this a risky...

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Hotspots • 12 JUN 2013

Investing in regional areas

High median sales prices, congested traffic conditions, increased costs of living...ah the perks of living in the city!  But hold on.  Surely there’s an...

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Hotspots • 11 JUN 2013

Top 10 Tips for a WOW Bedroom

If you’re planning to show your potential buyers your property, it is important to have a room that wows them. Having a WOW room is about showing off, not overdoing...

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Hotspots • 10 JUN 2013

Are you insured when building?

Unless your house is part of a multistorey development exceeding three storeys your builder is required by law to take out home indemnity insurance on your behalf.

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Finance • 07 JUN 2013

Perth records the highest rental yield growth rate

Perth is rapidly becoming a magnet for property investors throughout Australia because of surging rental yields. The latest figures produced by Australian Property...

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Hotspots • 07 JUN 2013

How to benefit from depreciation

Understanding how you can benefit from tax depreciation is a simple as owning a car. If you bought a new car, you will understand that every year it depreciates in...

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Hotspots • 05 JUN 2013

Will there ever be an over-supply or a shortage of grannyflats in NSW?

Currently, grannyflats are in huge demand across NSW, given the diverse opportunities they provide many people in the form of additional housing for family members,...

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