Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 20 MAY 2019

How to bulk up a portfolio, from an investor with 30 properties

Investors looking to supersize their property portfolios might want to take up this advice from this investor with a massive portfolio.

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Hotspots • 17 MAY 2019

Investor stories: How to continue investing in Sydney properties

Despite the current downturn in the Sydney property market, investor Chris Gray believes that the capital city continues to be ripe with wealth creation opportunities....

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Finance • 17 MAY 2019

5 tips to slash and burn your mortgage faster

Have you ever wondered how great it would feel to have your mortgage paid off? Most of us dream of the day we can say, “We’re debt-free!”, but very few of us can...

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Hotspots • 06 MAY 2019

Why property investor parents can be the best resource for first-time investors

Having parents who have succeeded in their property journey is a powerful asset for inexperienced investors. Here are some reasons why.

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Hotspots • 06 MAY 2019

Auction or private treaty: How should you sell in this market?

When it comes to selling your property, there are many things to consider in the process, but it all begins with the big question, do you go to auction or go down the...

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Hotspots • 29 APR 2019

Getting back to basics: Understanding the different investment types

Every surfer has their favourite break. There’s no point paddling around in the white water indefinitely; the fun is out the back! It’s the same with property...

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Hotspots • 19 MAR 2019

Are busting housing markets a great time to invest?

Implementing resolution-focused investment strategies can lead to significant gains, according to a Sydney-based property investor. Here’s why.

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Hotspots • 14 MAR 2019

Sounding the alarm: Insurance threat to NSW construction boom

The construction industry relies on the certification system to properly function – accredited certifiers, or building surveyors in other jurisdictions, perform the...

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Hotspots • 12 MAR 2019

When is the best time to sell?

Traditionally, there is an upward swing of listings in springtime, and it’s no wonder; all the flowers are in bloom, the weather is warming up and the sun is out –...

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Hotspots • 27 FEB 2019

Investment tip: Simple strategies for success in ‘market of uncertainties’

Amid fluctuations across property markets, Keshab Chartered Accountant’s Munzurul Khan has identified steps to navigate the ever-changing landscape and ultimately...

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Hotspots • 26 FEB 2019

No doom and gloom for investors with long-term strategy: accountant

Despite the headlines highlighting ‘doom and gloom’ across the Australian property market, experts believe that opportunities are still abound for smart investors...

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Hotspots • 26 FEB 2019

Is foreign property investment risky business?

Purchasing property abroad can be like playing with fire, according to two property investors. If property investors do want to consider looking far outside of their own...

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Hotspots • 25 FEB 2019

The benefits of having a mortgage broker

Following the release of the recommendations of the banking royal commission, the mortgage broking sector could be facing significant changes to their operations in the...

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Hotspots • 21 FEB 2019

INSIGHT: How we reacted to the Sydney downturn

The Sydney market right now is a very different market to what it was five years ago, and we have re-adjusted our strategy to stay ahead of the game. Here’s a look...

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Finance • 08 FEB 2019

BLOG: How we managed to save $18k through our portfolio

The Smart Property Investment portfolio is in a bit of a holding pattern. We’re just waiting, so we had the time to check our mortgages. With some moves from variable...

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Finance • 06 FEB 2019

2 key questions to ask a lender upfront

If you want to find out quickly if you are outside of an institution’s lending criteria, ask these two questions, which will help you figure out if you’ve found...

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Tax & Legal • 06 FEB 2019

Investor insight: Why negative gearing wasn't my strategy

Investor Cory Hill recently reached his goal of achieving six properties in his portfolio by the age of 26. To do that, he made sure his properties were positively...

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Hotspots • 23 JAN 2019

Is rentvesting the right choice to get on the property ladder?

Rentvesting, as the phenomenon is known, is the act of buying an investment property while you rent your current residence. This may be the solution to the “champagne...

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Hotspots • 23 JAN 2019

Buying a home v buying an investment property, according to a property valuer

Property valuer, investment adviser, market commentator and author Anna Porter identifies several drivers that differentiate a home purchase from an investment property...

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Finance • 18 JAN 2019

My secret for maximising your valuation figure

Experienced property investors might think they’ve heard it all before, but when it comes to getting maximum dollars in a valuation report, I have an approach that’s...

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Finance • 14 JAN 2019

6 tips to make refinancing easy

A smart property investor will probably refinance to another lender at least once on their investment journey to secure the best loan, so it’s a good idea to be...

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Hotspots • 07 JAN 2019

Here’s what’s actually happening in the property market

Doomsday headlines might make you anxious, but let’s move past the misinformation and sensationalism, and rationally assess this market for property investors.

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Investor Strategy • 01 JAN 2019

Property market review 2018: ‘Find options, opportunities’ amid softening markets

Despite the softening of the major property markets across Australia, smart investors continued on their wealth-creation journey, keeping in mind that property...

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Hotspots • 27 DEC 2018

Sydney, Melbourne in 5 years: How long will the property downturn last?

While there’s no denying that the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne are currently weak, CoreLogic’s head of research Tim Lawless believes that the capital...

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Hotspots • 13 DEC 2018

Expert insight: 3 factors that could hamper Sydney’s recovery

In five years’ time, experts predict a gradual upswing in the Sydney property market after a long period of downturn. However, there could still be hurdles to the...

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