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Hotspots • 04 JUN 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, May 2018

While Melbourne continues to experience mild declines in dwellings values, negative growth rate and other symptoms of weakening housing conditions, it remains a...

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Hotspots • 01 JUN 2018

Property market update: Sydney, May 2018

Considering the declining dwelling values and high rental rates, some experts believe that Sydney is at a risk of losing its ‘brand promise’. Can investors still...

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Hotspots • 01 JUN 2018

Off-the-plan resales: Is it a good strategy?

Off-the-plan properties offer various wealth-creation opportunities but certain circumstances push investors to resell. Is this strategy worth the risk?

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Hotspots • 01 JUN 2018

4 tips to nab the apartment of your dreams

If you’re looking to invest into something off-the-plan, typically the best apartments are in the first offering. Here’s how to go about locking the dream down and...

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Finance • 01 JUN 2018

Understanding the capital growth to cash flow curve

“Capital growth or cash flow?” It’s the age-old argument for property investors, but the harsh reality is: it’s the wrong argument.

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Hotspots • 01 JUN 2018

Property financing: Buying through SMSFs vs buying in your own name

As she built her seven-property portfolio over the course of three years, investor Rita has successfully jumped the hurdles of securing finance to fund her assets. Which...

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Hotspots • 31 MAY 2018

The doomsdayers will be right but only for a short period

Ever heard the phrase that the bubble is going to burst? If you haven’t, then you have been hiding under a rock.

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Hotspots • 30 MAY 2018

6 tips on getting started in commercial investing

Diversifying your investment assets is important in maintaining financial security in case one asset class plummets. If you want to consider dipping your residential...

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Hotspots • 30 MAY 2018

The strategy that built a seven property portfolio in three years

Investor Rita has successfully built a seven-property portfolio, with assets spread across suburbs in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. How did she make this...

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Finance • 29 MAY 2018

How to profit from changing market conditions

When a market is transitioning, it takes a while for both sellers and landlords to catch up. If a market is softening, for example, people will often stick to prices...

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Hotspots • 28 MAY 2018

Why this investor refused to work with a buyer's agent

Investor Morgan Harris-Bushell has successfully invested in Wagga Wagga, Orange, Kingston, Brown Plains and Kippa-Ring at the age of 28—all without the assistance of...

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Hotspots • 25 MAY 2018

Houses versus units – Which has better growth prospects?

Here at Real Wealth Australia, the mentoring team often hears the comment that a house will perform better than a unit… and, in many instances, this may be true. But,...

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Hotspots • 24 MAY 2018

Goal-setting for young investors

Investor Morgan Harris-Bushell has successfully built a five property-portfolio at the age of 28, motivated by the desire to live a comfortable life down the track. Was...

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Finance • 23 MAY 2018

Will your credit card derail your mortgage application?

Are you aware that there may be items on your credit card statement that could derail your mortgage application? We all know about the importance of paying bills on time...

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Hotspots • 23 MAY 2018

‘Doom and gloom’ headlines and why they don’t matter

There is no shortage of headlines warning investors about property bubbles bursting, especially considering how the “premier” markets of Sydney and Melbourne are...

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Hotspots • 22 MAY 2018

How Melbourne’s ‘vacancy tax’ will affect investors

In an effort to address the issue of housing undersupply, the Victorian state government applied a vacant residential land tax on homes in inner and middle Melbourne...

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Tax & Legal • 21 MAY 2018

The hidden gems and traps of tax time

Knowing what you can and can’t claim can make the difference between an okay tax return and a great one. Here are some things that investors shouldn’t be claiming,...

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Finance • 21 MAY 2018

On risk management: ‘Any debt is debt’, says accountant

A lot of investors believe in the concept of good debt and bad debt, but for Integrity Plus Accounting’s Scott Kay, all debt can negatively impact a portfolio at the...

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Tax & Legal • 18 MAY 2018

Airbnb leasing: What are a landlord’s rights and responsibilities?

Until the emergence of Airbnb, landlord’s rights and responsibilities were clearly defined by laws that have been successfully in place for decades. But with the...

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Finance • 16 MAY 2018

4 simple steps to selling a property

Amidst the changing state of markets across Australia, sales executive Kiki Bermudez follows four simple steps to help property vendors maximise their earning potential...

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Hotspots • 15 MAY 2018

How ‘financial control’ fits into the buy-and-hold strategy

The buy-and-hold strategy may sound all too familiar to many investors, but Brad Beer has sworn by the age-old strategy because of the financial control it has...

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Hotspots • 15 MAY 2018

How to find good real estate agents

When selling a property, a lot of investors choose to capitalise on the value added by real estate agents instead of doing it all by themselves. How do you pick the...

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Hotspots • 11 MAY 2018

Best investment suburbs in Brisbane for 2018

Investors looking to purchase in Brisbane can expect solid growth in its property market, as its laidback lifestyle and lower costs of entry continue to drive...

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Hotspots • 11 MAY 2018

Two simple secrets to sustainable wealth

It’s no secret that property investment is a long-term journey towards wealth-creation, but how exactly do you create wealth that can last a lifetime? By taking two...

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Hotspots • 11 MAY 2018

How to avoid the ‘bad guys’ of property investment

While there are regulatory boards and local councils across Australia, property investment remains a widely open industry susceptible to different kinds of spruikers...

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