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Hotspots • 01 FEB 2012

Still no sign of relief

After two successive rate cuts investors are still unwilling to step back into the market. Many, writes Shane Oliver, are even now smarting from the effects of the GFC

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Hotspots • 01 FEB 2012

Where to for investors in 2012?

2012 is shaping up to be a tough year for the world’s economies. In Australia, banks have already anticipated that it will get worse by lowering  their fixed interest...

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Hotspots • 02 JAN 2012

Move before the market

The residential property market will bounce back in 2012, experts say, so if you’re aiming to buy make your move early, writes Phillip Tarrant

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Hotspots • 02 JAN 2012

Depreciation 101

Depreciation raises many concerns among the investor fraternity, so Tyron Hyde thought he’d answer the top seven frequently asked questions in this depreciation 101

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Hotspots • 02 JAN 2012

Europe goes down

As Smart Property Investment goes to press, Europe is on the top of the Reserve Bank’s worry list, writes Shane Oliver

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Hotspots • 01 DEC 2011

Has the shine disappeared from the Gold Coast?

Queensland’s Gold Coast has an over-supply of houses, apartments and offices and, according to Terry Ryder, things won’t change any time soon

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Hotspots • 27 OCT 2011

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Hotspots • 07 OCT 2011

Back from the brink

An ambitious David McElveney had seven properties under his belt by the time he was 27, but a couple of bad business decisions saw him lose $1 million in just one year....

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Hotspots • 01 AUG 2011

Primed for retirement

For Val Garma and his wife Senka, a smart investment strategy has positioned them perfectly for an early retirement

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 1999

10 simple tips to add value to your home

Polishing up your house with some simple renovations and TLC can really sharpen its appeal as well as maximise your profit potential – and it needn’t break the...

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 1999

The facts about negative gearing

Negative gearing is a popular technique with Australian property investors because of its tax advantages, but it is not without risk.

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 1999

Negotiation 101

Haggling over price can be unsettling but with the right approach you’ll be surprised at how much you can shave off the asking price.

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 1999

Time to polish up negotiation skills

With the buying season officially upon us first home buyers should be honing their negotiation skills to ensure a good deal on their first purchase.

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 1999

Are you surrounded by experts?

When it comes to buying property most of us think we can do it alone – but it’s worth considering property experts as part of the property process, rather than a...

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 1999

The next move is yours

As celebrations of your recent property purchase start to die down, the next thing to consider is whether you should do the removals yourself or call in professional...

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Hotspots • 16 APR 2026

Commercial investment: How it compares to residential

Commercial property investment is a different ball game to residential, but is it feasible to do both? This investor has taken the plunge and outlined some major...

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Hotspots • 16 APR 2026

‘What is enough?’: How to know your ‘magic number’ as a property investor

Amid the excitement of accumulating assets, property investors tend to overlook their end goal⁠ — that is, when to stop buying and finally focus on paying off debts....

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