Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019

Expert advice: What it takes to be a property developer

Investors who have succeeded in the buy-and-hold strategy often look into property development as the next step in their property investment journey, but how do they...

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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019

Lessons from my biggest property investment mistake

You can’t turn a corner on social media without coming across a “success story”. Everyone is happy to lay bare their wins – particularly those looking to grow an...

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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2019

Why decreasing rent could be a good strategy

As counterintuitive as it sounds, decreasing rent could turn out to be a beneficial move for rental property investors. Find out how this strategy would work best in the...

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Hotspots • 20 NOV 2019

Melbourne and Sydney poised to lead price growth

New research has suggested that Sydney and Melbourne will return to double-digit property price growth next year. While some people’s reaction to the SQM Research...

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Hotspots • 20 NOV 2019

The devil’s in the detail for property data

The importance of relying on facts and figures to make property-related decisions cannot be underestimated, but you also need to base such decisions on the right types...

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Hotspots • 20 NOV 2019

Investor stories: How to find a good property manager

Several property investors consider a good team of professionals as one of the most important keys to success in wealth creation. How do you find the best ones to help...

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Hotspots • 19 NOV 2019

How much do you need to become a property investor?

Before diving headfirst into the market and looking for the perfect property, aspiring property investors are strongly advised to plan out their investment budget. How...

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Hotspots • 18 NOV 2019

For mum-and-dad investors: How to get your child on the property ladder

Parents play a critical role in setting their children up for financial success – imparting the necessary financial skills, knowledge and attitudes through direct...

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Hotspots • 15 NOV 2019

No deposit money for property? Here are 5 options for you

Property investors seek to grow portfolios with multiple properties, but what happens when they get limited access to financing after the first purchase?

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Hotspots • 15 NOV 2019

Expert advice: How to measure the success of a property investment portfolio

While there are a lot of different measures to evaluate the performance of a property portfolio, for some experts, the three most important metrics are equity, gross...

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Hotspots • 14 NOV 2019

Expert advice: Setting a budget for property investment

Property investment is one of the biggest financial commitments anyone can make. As such, aspiring investors must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage...

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Hotspots • 13 NOV 2019

5 habits of a successful property investor

Ever wonder how investors go from one property to 20? One industry expert reveals the five habits of every successful property investor today.

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Hotspots • 12 NOV 2019

Why west is best: Perfect storm brewing in Perth for property investors

Perth has become the wildcard in Australia’s property market. Economic experts and commentators cannot agree whether Perth has bottomed out and is on the brink of...

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Hotspots • 12 NOV 2019

5 tips for buying a house and land package

House and land packages can often help investors make their money work harder in favourable market conditions and allow them to build equity in a faster and more...

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Hotspots • 11 NOV 2019

Property market update: Perth, October 2019

Of all the capital cities, Perth has experienced the greatest improvement in housing affordability over the year. How can investors maximise opportunities in the Western...

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Hotspots • 11 NOV 2019

Beginner’s guide to subdividing properties

When carried out with due diligence, subdividing properties could be a perfect strategy for “creating instant equity”. How can property investors maximise benefits...

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Hotspots • 08 NOV 2019

Be wary of another pricing bubble

Today’s investors have faced “the recession we had to have”, the dotcom boom and the subprime mortgage default in 2008. Are we now on the cusp of the next bubble?

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Hotspots • 08 NOV 2019

Property market update: Melbourne, October 2019

Melbourne, along with Sydney, has been driving the uptick in property values across capital city markets for the past few months – a reversal of fate after a period of...

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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2019

Single and want to become a home owner? How to realise the dream

There’s no point sugar-coating the reality that home ownership has become tough in Australia – all the more so when you are single saving for a home deposit.

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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2019

Property market update: Brisbane, October 2019

For its affordability and reasonable yields, Brisbane has long been considered as one of the “safe bets” for property investors. Will there be a “Brisbane boom”...

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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2019

Property market update: Sydney, October 2019

Following interest rate cuts and the relaxation of credit policies, investors are once again turning their sights to Sydney, ultimately anticipating a significant...

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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019

Investment tip: What buyer’s agents say and what they actually mean

Buyer’s agents stand as one of the most in-demand professionals in the property market. Get familiar with their “real estate speak” to identify the best agent to...

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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019

‘Highly dangerous’: Investors warned on buying lightweight homes

A warning has been raised about buying a home that is situated in a high-storey apartment building, with one investor flagging caution about the highly dangerous...

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Finance • 04 NOV 2019

Where will my investment dollars work hardest?

You may have seen the latest headlines and been convinced by the crowds of commentators exclaiming the Sydney property market has bottomed out, and the start of the...

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Hotspots • 04 NOV 2019

The evolution of the Australian property market

After many years of growth (many would say unsustainable growth) that made the capital cities of Australia some of the most expensive places in the world to buy...

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