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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, July 2018

Along with other major property markets, Victoria’s capital Melbourne experienced harsh declines in property value over the past month. However, it remains a popular...

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Finance • 03 AUG 2018

Sydney, Melbourne investors should protect equity, says mortgage expert

While the property market of Sydney and Melbourne have been in a consistent state of decline after the property boom, mortgage expert Son Pham believes that investors...

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Finance • 03 AUG 2018

How investors can deal with fluctuating interest rates

In order to thrive in spite of tightening lending conditions and rising prices, investors are looking to minimise costs by fixing their mortgage rates. How can you...

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Hotspots • 03 AUG 2018

Property market update: Sydney, July 2018

Sydney has yet to catch a break this July as property values decline and vacancy rates rise across the city. However, experts believe that, with the right strategy,...

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Finance • 01 AUG 2018

Responsible lending: How lenders identify good borrowers

The tightening of lending regulations and the unprecedented increase in household debts across Australia has made it more difficult for homeowners and investors to...

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Finance • 31 JUL 2018

Securing finance after life-changing events: ‘Cash flow is key’

Every investor wants to establish themselves as a good borrower so banks and lenders let them access funds for the growth of their portfolio. It's an easy enough task as...

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Finance • 30 JUL 2018

Is it worth taking a loan with a higher interest rate?

One of the biggest mistakes I see new investors make is being too fixated on interest rates. Plus, they often forget that interest rates are always relative to what is...

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Hotspots • 30 JUL 2018

Oversupply increases in Sydney rental market

While other major property markets across Australia are set for a 'slow rise', the rental market in Sydney remains in the softening phase as the increase in populations...

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Hotspots • 27 JUL 2018

DIY hotspotting: How to find the best investment market

Property experts, newspapers, magazines and investors are always talking about the latest property hot spot.

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Hotspots • 26 JUL 2018

4 tips for first time property investors

Many people assume property investors are rich and carefree. This is far from true, especially for the first-time investor.

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Hotspots • 23 JUL 2018

How to pick the right investment property - July 2018

There are some key words in this headline such as right, investment and property, and these words are the actual ones the investors need to focus on.

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Finance • 20 JUL 2018

Investment tip: Is refinancing the right strategy for you?

Amidst rising interest rates and tighter lending regulations, investors may opt to refinance their property to access additional funds and ultimately continue growing...

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Hotspots • 18 JUL 2018

Award-winning buyer’s agent reveals secrets to property investment success

Property investment has long been regarded as one of the most effective means to create wealth, especially in Australia where real estate markets continue to stand...

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Hotspots • 17 JUL 2018

Property rezoning: A beginner's guide

While changes in zoning regulations have big implications on the management of properties, both financial and administrative, smart investors often capitalise on council...

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Finance • 17 JUL 2018

Investment tip: Can you invest in property with bad credit?

Investors are best advised to maintain a good credit history — make regular repayments, pay bills and taxes and avoid any financial trouble — throughout their...

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Hotspots • 16 JUL 2018

Low rental yields: Are they automatically bad news?

Many investors prioritise cash flow in order to grow their portfolio, but does a low rental yield actually equate to a bad property?

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Finance • 13 JUL 2018

Fixing your home loan rate: From negotiations to buffers

As interest rates continue to rise, some investors are opting to fix their home loan rates for a set period to minimise costs and ultimately continue growing their...

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Investor Strategy • 13 JUL 2018

The most expensive Australian properties and who bought them

Turns out, the eastern suburb of Sydney holds some of the most expensive estates across Australia—ranging from $39 million to over $70 million. Ever wonder who could...

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Finance • 13 JUL 2018

How the banking royal commission influences interest rates

Investors are currently finding it harder to secure financing for their portfolios following the implementation of tighter lending regulations as a result of the royal...

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Our Portfolio • 10 JUL 2018

Should you fix your home loan interest rate?

Due to the challenges brought by the tightening lending conditions, investors aim to minimise their costs so they can continue growing their portfolio. Should you...

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Hotspots • 09 JUL 2018

Why this investor avoids selling properties

Most property markets in Australia’s capital cities are experiencing a downward trend but investor Mark Shearwood still refuses to sell his properties in Victoria,...

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Hotspots • 06 JUL 2018

Should you invest in Brisbane right now?

Despite the downward trend experienced in most capital cities' markets, Brisbane continues to display resilience as it is supported by good population growth and...

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Our Portfolio • 05 JUL 2018

BLOG: Why the royal commission could put power back in the hands of property investors

We're still in the middle of the royal commission where a spotlight is being placed on the behaviours of the banks and whether they're acting appropriately or not. This...

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Hotspots • 04 JUL 2018

Property market update: Sydney, June 2018

Tighter financing conditions and less investment activity continue to weaken the housing market conditions in Sydney and other capital cities. Can investors still find...

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Hotspots • 03 JUL 2018

Australia’s property sectors are getting noticed — and it’s not the asset classes you’d expect

Early indicators of new deals have seen a strong start to 2018, painting a rosy picture for the Australian deal market, particularly in the real estate space. Market...

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