Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots 10 JAN 2014

Investors ask: Cross-collateralisation

I’m looking to buy my first two properties this year. I’ve been warned about cross-collateralisation. What is the...
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Hotspots 09 JAN 2014

What you need to know when talking to council

Once you have decided on a block of land it is crucial that you talk with the local council about your intentions to...
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Tax & Legal 03 JAN 2014

Investors ask: SMSFs, property and retirement

I am less than 10 years from retirement and would like to build up the assets in my self-managed super fund (SMSF). I...
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bernadette janson
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Hotspots 03 JAN 2014

10 tips for lightening dark rooms

People are just like plants in that they require sufficient natural light to survive and thrive. Consequently the level...
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Finance 01 JAN 2014

Apps to help you stick with your financial New Year's resolutions

Although New Year’s resolutions can provide hope and motivation for those wanting to change, these promises don’t...
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Hotspots 24 DEC 2013

Section 149 Certificate: What property investors should know

The Section 149 certificate, which is also called a zoning certificate, is one of the documents that could affect the...
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richard symes
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Finance 24 DEC 2013

Avoiding the Christmas credit card hangover

Tis’ the season to be jolly; however for many come 2014, it could be the season to be sorry.
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Finance 23 DEC 2013

What can jeopardise your home loan application?

Before a lender will approve you for a home loan, you need to prove that you can handle the commitment. There are...
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Tax & Legal 20 DEC 2013

Investors ask: SMSF risks

  Using your SMSF to invest in property has been getting some negative press lately. Are these concerns valid? What...
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rolf howard
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Hotspots 20 DEC 2013

Half a million needed to make super funds work

Some accountants and financial planners, seeking to capitalise on the growing self-managed super funds (SMSF) market,...
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paul wilson
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Finance 19 DEC 2013

3 mistakes property investors make when interest rates are low

Interest rates are very low and real estate markets are on the move, which can only mean one thing – it’s a great...
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Hotspots 19 DEC 2013

What happens before you build?

If you have purchased land with the intention to build an investment property on it, there are a number of things you...
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warren dworcan
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Finance 19 DEC 2013

6 need-to-know tips to pay off your home loan faster

Typical Australian home loans have terms of 20 to 30 years. When you start to consider the amount of time you need to...
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 16 DEC 2013

How to find positive cash flow deals

If you’ve been wondering where to buy an investment property that offers positive cash flow but haven’t had any...
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Hotspots 16 DEC 2013

Making the big jump - What buyers want when searching for a home

There has been a lot of chatter lately about investors dominating the property market, but what is really happening in...
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Our Portfolio 15 DEC 2013

Setting yourself up for success

To realise your investment goals you’ve got to get your house in order – which means gaining an intimate...
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Finance 13 DEC 2013

Investors ask: Struggling with repayments

I bought a ‘blue chip’ property as my first investment and pushed myself to the limit. I’m struggling to make...
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harry kalligeros
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Hotspots 11 DEC 2013

Use your superannuation to buy real estate

Be on your way to retiring richer than you ever thought possible by taking greater control of how your money is...
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Finance 09 DEC 2013

Tips to help keep vacancy rates low

There are certain factors that may be out of your control which can affect the tenancy rate of your investment...
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Hotspots 06 DEC 2013

Managing projects - The importance of process

An absolutely integral part of having a successful project, and by successful we mean one that commences on time and is...
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Hotspots 06 DEC 2013

Investors ask: Mould

  My property manager recently told me that my tenant has found dark-coloured mould in the kitchen, and has asked for...
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2013

Brisbane and Adelaide set for growth

Brisbane and Adelaide's housing markets are expected to outperform all other capital cities moving into 2014, according...
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2013

Payment terms for builders

Investors who undertake developments or subdivisions need to understand building contracts and payment schedules.
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Investor Strategy 03 DEC 2013

Can a tenant refuse you access to your property?

What is the protocol for accessing your property and what can you do if the tenant refuses entry?
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Tax & Legal 02 DEC 2013

Smart buying key to coping with increased land tax

When August’s State Budget announced an increase in land tax, Real Estate Institute of WA president, David Airey,...
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