Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 19 FEB 2013

Apartment buyers need to know these sources of info

Apartment living can be fabulous, but with over 70,000 residential strata developments in NSW alone, there are several things to consider before committing to purchase;...

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Finance • 15 FEB 2013

How to research without breaking the bank

While looking at property data is a good place to start, investors should take a step back and look at what is really happening in an area.

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Hotspots • 14 FEB 2013

If you are a new investor, you must do this

  Where do I start? A common question asked by all people who have heard about property investing and understand that it is an avenue for wealth creation but are not...

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Hotspots • 14 FEB 2013

Investors Ask: Depreciation benefits

Q. I’m looking at buying an investment property and am yet to decide whether to buy new or old. I know new properties have more depreciable items; however, with an...

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Hotspots • 12 FEB 2013

Simple ways to avoid extra costs

Inexperienced property buyers tend to gloss over the purchase conditions when they’re convinced they’ve found a great property at a great price, giving the seller...

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Hotspots • 12 FEB 2013

And who made you Queen of the Real Estate Industry?

It appears both consumers (vendors and landlords) as well as real estate agents (REA) believe the notion that women make the better REA.

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Hotspots • 12 FEB 2013

No better time than now to invest

With rates low, prices falling and the lure of various first home owners grant, getting into the property market now may offer some of the best chances of making money....

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Hotspots • 08 FEB 2013

Is Adelaide the next metropolis?

As part of the recent overhauls of the City of Adelaide's planning and development system one reform has gone under the radar.

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Hotspots • 07 FEB 2013

Don't set and forget, do the numbers

The old ‘set and forget’ method of building an investment portfolio by paying retail price, suffering years and years of negative gearing pain watching cash flow out...

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Hotspots • 04 FEB 2013

Some attention to detail can save you $$$

As a property investor and a property investment adviser I have seen large contracts and other large property-related documents.

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Hotspots • 31 JAN 2013

Raise your rents the easy way

Determining an acceptable increment by which to raise the rent needn’t be hard; with the right advice, it can be simply calculated, says Rob Farmer, CEO of Run...

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Hotspots • 31 JAN 2013

Build, don’t buy; an industry expert’s top tips for first time buyers in 2013

Would-be first time buyers should be thinking seriously about building their home instead of buying in 2013.

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Hotspots • 29 JAN 2013

How do I know if I am buying a lemon or not?

How can I be sure I am not buying a lemon of a property?

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Hotspots • 24 JAN 2013

What to consider before you co-own

Buying a property can often make or break a relationship, regardless of whether it’s with friends, family or acquaintances. Given there are limited laws as well as...

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Hotspots • 22 JAN 2013

How does the U.S. market differ from Australia?

I often get asked this question and in all honesty they are completely different market places.

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Finance • 22 JAN 2013

Why you may be suffering from financial stress

‘How to attain wealth’ isn’t something that is taught in school. Instead at school, they teach you how to secure a job and be a good employee.

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Hotspots • 17 JAN 2013

Avoiding the number one investor mistake

Investors often make the mistake of "buying from the heart' and, as a result, paying too much. If the numbers don't add up, don't buy. Here's how to get yourself in the...

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Hotspots • 17 JAN 2013

Add $20 to your weekly rent with this tip

Focusing on your outdoor entertainment areas and considering some additions can boost your weekly return and reduce your vacancies. This will help those soon to show...

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Finance • 16 JAN 2013

Structuring the right loan in 2013

As we begin 2013, it is my feeling that we are going to see some interesting developments in the Australian residential property and mortgage markets over the next 12...

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Hotspots • 11 JAN 2013

A quick addition for added value

One quick addition that most investors can implement in just a day is a new fence around a property. Including a fence around the front garden can provide security, and...

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Hotspots • 11 JAN 2013

Work out your 2013 plan

As human beings we have a bizarre ritual. During the first few days of the new year, probably still drunk or hung over, we tend to plan our life and our life results for...

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Finance • 08 JAN 2013

Beware the bankrupt builder

Now is a time to get some great bargains from builders but with at least two builders going broke each day in Australia it is more important than ever that you know who...

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Hotspots • 07 JAN 2013

Expert tips for first home buyers

It’s the New Year and for some people, their New Year resolution is to “settle down and buy their first home”.

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Hotspots • 04 JAN 2013

Experts all investors need in their corner

There are so many different aspects to buying an investment property that it’s very difficult to do it successfully on your own. There are a number of professionals...

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Hotspots • 03 JAN 2013

Top tips for choosing a tradie

Not knowing the difference between a good and a bad tradesperson can end up being a great cost, not only in terms of money but also in terms of the quality of work.

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