1 min read Finance 02 DEC 2013 Rise of mortgage brokers When applying for a home loan, consumers once turned to their bank or financial institution that held their accounts... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 DEC 2013 Thanks for your order Thanks for ordering a Smart Property Investment magazine subscription. If you have any queries regarding your... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 29 NOV 2013 What to look for when comparing lenders A home loan is not a short term commitment, so to avoid years of stress and possible financial hardship, take the time... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 25 NOV 2013 Treat real estate investing as your business So, you hired a buyer's agent and a property manager and bought an investment property in Perth. If you are like many... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 25 NOV 2013 New pet laws provide more certainty Recent proposed changes to the NSW strata model by-law surrounding the acceptance of pets in residential buildings is... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 22 NOV 2013 Investors ask: SMSFs, property and divorce "I'm interested in investing in property in my SMSF with my wife. What are the difficulties should we get divorced and... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 22 NOV 2013 Growing activity by SMSFs boosting property market The latest ABS figures for the September 2013 quarter shows that every capital city in Australia recorded increases in... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 NOV 2013 Liverpool: The city of cities Fifteen years ago, buying in an area like Parramatta or Surry Hills was seen as an unwise investment; they were... READ NOW
3 min read Investor Strategy 21 NOV 2013 How to find a property perfect for renovation At the core of every property investment is a well-timed, well-executed purchase - one that will deliver the best terms... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 19 NOV 2013 What types of properties are considered risky by lenders? There are certain factors that could affect your home loan application and it’s not just your credit history. Did... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 15 NOV 2013 Investors ask: SMSFs and property "I have an investment property in my SMSF and it is providing some cash flow. I can put in the extra $25,000... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 15 NOV 2013 There is no guarantee of success with property investment! If you’re like most Australians, the dream of paying off your mortgage sooner rather than later, working less, having... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 14 NOV 2013 Are they? Are they really? It’s being bantered all over the press everywhere, the property market has out priced first home buyers and they have... READ NOW
5 min read Our Portfolio 14 NOV 2013 Gearing up for our next purchase There’s a certain sense of madness about at the moment in the property market. READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 14 NOV 2013 The ABC of tax depreciation The following points about tax depreciation should be considered when buying an investment property for the first time.... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 12 NOV 2013 How to get a low rate with a 95% loan Banks don’t normally give big discounts for high LVR loans. So how can you get a sharp rate discount without a big... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 08 NOV 2013 Be wary of the banks The banks are once again actively courting potential home buyers with offers of very attractive low deposit loan... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 08 NOV 2013 Investors ask: holiday rentals "I'm considering adding a holiday rental to my portfolio, although I'm worried about having a steady enough rental... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 05 NOV 2013 Tougher hurdles ahead for younger home buyers Changes to the Privacy Act take effect in March 2014 and some people who would be approved for finance today, may... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 04 NOV 2013 First home owners driving the concrete change Now is the time to invest in inner city property. Since late last year there has been an influx of people purchasing... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 NOV 2013 Investors ask: Is it time to sell or hold tight in Gladstone? "We own two properties in Gladstone. We're not sure whether to sell or hold tight. What are prospects like for... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 01 NOV 2013 Investors confused about NRAS benefits Despite the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) gaining traction in Australia’s regional cities, many... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 31 OCT 2013 What is a Section 149 certificate? A Section 149 certificate can impact the approval process for your proposed development - but how does it work? READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 31 OCT 2013 Think you know how much your life costs? Think again... Generally speaking, property investors are a financially savvy bunch. In order to get lending to fund your real estate... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 30 OCT 2013 How to give yourself a rate cut Why wait for the RBA when you can cut your own rate? READ NOW
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