3 min read Hotspots 29 APR 2019 Getting back to basics: Understanding the different investment types Every surfer has their favourite break. There’s no point paddling around in the white water indefinitely; the fun is... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 14 MAR 2019 Sounding the alarm: Insurance threat to NSW construction boom The construction industry relies on the certification system to properly function – accredited certifiers, or... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 12 MAR 2019 When is the best time to sell? Traditionally, there is an upward swing of listings in springtime, and it’s no wonder; all the flowers are in bloom,... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 21 FEB 2019 INSIGHT: How we reacted to the Sydney downturn The Sydney market right now is a very different market to what it was five years ago, and we have re-adjusted our... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 08 FEB 2019 BLOG: How we managed to save $18k through our portfolio The Smart Property Investment portfolio is in a bit of a holding pattern. We’re just waiting, so we had the time to... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 06 FEB 2019 2 key questions to ask a lender upfront If you want to find out quickly if you are outside of an institution’s lending criteria, ask these two questions,... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 23 JAN 2019 Is rentvesting the right choice to get on the property ladder? Rentvesting, as the phenomenon is known, is the act of buying an investment property while you rent your current... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 23 JAN 2019 Buying a home v buying an investment property, according to a property valuer Property valuer, investment adviser, market commentator and author Anna Porter identifies several drivers that... READ NOW
3 min read Finance 18 JAN 2019 My secret for maximising your valuation figure Experienced property investors might think they’ve heard it all before, but when it comes to getting maximum dollars... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 14 JAN 2019 6 tips to make refinancing easy A smart property investor will probably refinance to another lender at least once on their investment journey to... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 07 JAN 2019 Here’s what’s actually happening in the property market Doomsday headlines might make you anxious, but let’s move past the misinformation and sensationalism, and rationally... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 27 DEC 2018 Sydney, Melbourne in 5 years: How long will the property downturn last? While there’s no denying that the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne are currently weak, CoreLogic’s head of... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 13 DEC 2018 Expert insight: 3 factors that could hamper Sydney’s recovery In five years’ time, experts predict a gradual upswing in the Sydney property market after a long period of downturn.... READ NOW
5 min read Hotspots 12 DEC 2018 Hedonic index and other data vital to property investment Experts and seasoned investors have always highlighted the importance of research before diving into the property game,... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 11 DEC 2018 How property investors can maximise research data Data and information are among the most important keys to success in property investment. With a plethora of data and... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 30 NOV 2018 BLOG: Get smart and don’t worry about the market The current state of the market might have you believe the market is going crap and the banks are going to cripple... READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 07 NOV 2018 Changes to pets in tenancies rules, and what it means for landlords Recent legislation in Victoria allowing pets in rental properties as the default position for all tenants is gaining... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 OCT 2018 How flexible working could re-shape the property market Working from home is an increasingly common part of the average working week, and it has the potential to impact how... READ NOW
3 min read Tax & Legal 24 OCT 2018 Negative gearing negativity on the nose Hands up: who’s sick to death of hearing the bunch of rubbish about negative gearing from people in high places? READ NOW
3 min read Finance 11 OCT 2018 How first-time investors can secure a mortgage Considering the tighter lending regulations nowadays, first-time property investors are finding it harder to secure... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 08 OCT 2018 It’s the investor, not the investment, that counts I’ve seen opportunists that create illusions of building a huge multi-property portfolio through a singular approach.... READ NOW
3 min read Finance 05 OCT 2018 Investment tip: Managing interest-only loans in fluctuating markets As the biggest Australian property markets enter the softening phase, investors are warned against falling off the... READ NOW
5 min read Hotspots 03 OCT 2018 Are satellite cities a good investment? In the grand scheme of things, it wasn’t that long ago that more Australians lived in the country than the city.... READ NOW
8 min read Hotspots 02 OCT 2018 Property market update: Sydney, September 2018 Sydney’s property market welcomed spring with cold, lacklustre performance but experts believe that investment... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 28 SEP 2018 3 key growth drivers for property investment The available information on property investment from free resources to paid seminars and mentorship programs could be... READ NOW