Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Tax & Legal 22 AUG 2019

Fresh tax changes on property could be heading your way

The Grattan Institute has released a report titled Generation Gap: Ensuring a fair go for younger Australians that...
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Victor Kumar spi
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Finance 19 AUG 2019

Trying to pick the market? There is never a market equilibrium

When it comes to property markets, there is usually never a perfect equilibrium. In fact, there might be a few...
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Hotspots 16 AUG 2019

Is your property manager a help or a hindrance?

The role of a property manager (PM) is to take all the worry and hassle out of the rental process for their landlord...
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Finance 30 JUL 2019

Property expert floats education overhaul for Aussies, investors

School children should be taught financial basics including budgeting, distinguishing good and bad debt and...
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Hotspots 19 JUL 2019

Can you see cranes from your investment property? There’s something you should know

It seems that not a day goes by without a story in the media about apartment blocks in Sydney. Whether it be cracks,...
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Hotspots 03 JUL 2019

The impact of trends on property

Every day there’s a new headline about the Australian property market. One day it’s a looming “property...
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Finance 28 JUN 2019

Banks must support APRA response to assessment rates

Let’s be honest, the word “bank” has been a dirty word to the general public since the royal commission. But in...
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Finance 27 JUN 2019

Why interest rates no longer affect property values

Interest rates have always been seen as the big influencer of property values in Australia. But not any longer....
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Hotspots 24 JUN 2019

Adelaide offers great value for very selective investors

I’m really excited about Adelaide right now and has been actively buying in the city for my clients. But before I...
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Finance 17 JUN 2019

How self-funded retirees have control

There is a group who rarely get the recognition they deserve. In fact, they’ve become a demographic football...
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Finance 12 JUN 2019

Why property investors should order a free credit report

You decide to apply for a mortgage – maybe because you want to move to a suburb with better schools or buy a bigger...
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Hotspots 07 JUN 2019

3 lies you’ve been told about the Australian property market

We’re living in the era of fake news where anyone with a social media account has the power to influence, for better...
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Finance 06 JUN 2019

Days of hiding bad money habits done

Among the myriad of changes happening in the lending landscape at present, there is one that is likely to change the...
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Finance 04 JUN 2019

How to retire on $100k a year through property

Retiring on $100,000 per year from property is a dream that many people have, or would like to have if they believe it...
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Finance 04 JUN 2019

Is new market optimism a ‘dead-cat bounce’?

Buyers and sellers always apply a “self-confidence” factor when assessing markets, and it’s often based on recent...
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Hotspots 03 JUN 2019

What bigger versus smaller capital cities mean for an investor’s portfolio

Investors might think I am crazy when I say you shouldn’t be looking for a big population, major infrastructure,...
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Tax & Legal 31 MAY 2019

A checklist for landlords: Know your rights and responsibilities

Many landlords are unclear about the details and extent of their legal rights and responsibilities towards tenants....
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Hotspots 28 MAY 2019

Is off-market really off-market?

Yes, we all have a pet hate – and mine is the constant confusion about the terms off-market and pre-market by some...
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Hotspots 28 MAY 2019

The top 5 things I learnt from some of Australia’s property experts

Most business leaders understand that to find success, and remain at the top of their game, learning from other experts...
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Tax & Legal 24 MAY 2019

Halving stamp duty is the only solution to housing affordability

Australians looking to move up the property ladder are being hindered by a population spending too long in the...
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Finance 21 MAY 2019

Why the latest moves from APRA will be good news for property investors

With the election now behind us, confidence is set to return to property markets as well as the economy in general.
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Hotspots 21 MAY 2019

Market deficits that create golden opportunities

2019 will be remembered as an interesting year for Australian real estate – and the period from May to July might...
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Finance 20 MAY 2019

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: More than just an election sweetener

The Coalition’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is being viewed as controversial by some, even dangerous by others....
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Finance 17 MAY 2019

5 tips to slash and burn your mortgage faster

Have you ever wondered how great it would feel to have your mortgage paid off? Most of us dream of the day we can say,...
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Hotspots 06 MAY 2019

Auction or private treaty: How should you sell in this market?

When it comes to selling your property, there are many things to consider in the process, but it all begins with the...
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