Property Investment Expert Opinion

David Wegener
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tax & Legal 10 MAY 2018

The key things investors need to tackle tax time

In order to maximise your tax return, here are some steps you can take. We spoke with an investment expert about some...
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Hotspots 09 MAY 2018

Commission-based agent v fixed-price agent: who should you hire?

Upside’s Adam Rigby takes pride in his agency business’ pricing policy—a flat fee of $7,500 for private treaty...
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Hotspots 09 MAY 2018

Technology and property investment—How do they work together?

Adam Rigby claims to have revolutionised the property investment experience by establishing Upside Realty, an agency...
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Finance 08 MAY 2018

Getting ready for EOFY — 5 quick tips for investors

With the end of financial year knocking on our doors soon, investors can get the jump on the tax man and get ready for...
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Ian Ugarte
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Hotspots 08 MAY 2018

Why is Australian property so unaffordable?

Sadly, Australia is one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the world. According to the 9th Annual Demographia...
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Finance 08 MAY 2018

On securing financing: ‘Don’t start with a rate’

No matter how the process of securing financing for properties have changed over time, Upside Realty CEO Adam Rigby...
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Hotspots 08 MAY 2018

The evolution of property sales: What to expect in 10 to 20 years

As technology continues to influence industries, real estate businesses have also adapted to developments in order to...
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Our Portfolio 03 MAY 2018

BLOG: Why did we renovate? Because we acknowledged our privilege

Many investors tackle a reno to get more rent, but that’s not why we renovated most recently; it was to do the right...
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carolyn parella
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Tax & Legal 03 MAY 2018

Top tips for a stress free tax time for landlords

Tax time is nearly here and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has put landlords on notice.
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Helen Collier Kogtevs
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Hotspots 03 MAY 2018

Will my investments drown if I buy in Queensland?

For those looking to invest for the future, the first thing many do is go to banks or finance brokers to understand if...
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Hotspots 02 MAY 2018

Why pessimists make the best investors

Some take the view the glass is half empty, for others the glass is half full. Property investors come in all kinds....
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Ian Ugarte
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Hotspots 02 MAY 2018

Micro-apartments leading to macro rental returns in Queensland

In the midst of standard investments strategies returning as low as 2 per cent and with secondary dwellings sometimes...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Brisbane, April 2018

The Brisbane property market takes centerstage as the so-called 'prestige' markets of Sydney and Melbourne begin to...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, April 2018

Much like Sydney, Melbourne property markets are expected to experience months of mild decline and years of remaining...
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