Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots 22 AUG 2013

Save money with the right paint

If you’ve owned an investment property for some years, chances are you understand the importance of quality repairs...
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jarrad mahon
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Hotspots 22 AUG 2013

R-Code changes mean profit for Perth investors

It may take Perth real estate agents 6-12 months to fully understand the new R-code changes that took effect on 2...
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Hotspots 20 AUG 2013

Still a way to go until the 'boom'

While the current record low interest rates have some discussing the potential for a return to a strong capital growth...
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Hotspots 19 AUG 2013

Top tips for the best rental return

Are the numbers enough to know if a property is a good investment? Here are the five most crucial things to keep an eye...
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Hotspots 19 AUG 2013

The power of leverage

There are those investors who insist on doing everything themselves, including the property management. Their grand...
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paul benion
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Hotspots 19 AUG 2013

Spending on new apartments jumps to $10.2bn

The latest national building approvals figures shows that spending on new apartments in Australia jumped to over $100...
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 19 AUG 2013

More overseas investing tips

In my last blog I gave you a list of some considerations to look at if you're keen on buying investment properties...
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kevin lee
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Finance 15 AUG 2013

Investors FYI - How the banks work

In the movie 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' Michael Douglas sums it up perfectly - today's society is ruled by debt...
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Hotspots 15 AUG 2013

Should you DIY?

While watching a season of The Block can certainly get any keen investor ready to roll up their sleeves and fire up the...
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rory orourke
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Hotspots 13 AUG 2013

Hot tips for Perth investors

The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) show that the median price of a home in...
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mike mortlock
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Hotspots 13 AUG 2013

New legislation to be aware of

New effective life legislation from the ATO – TR 2013/4 in effect from 1 July 2013. On the 26th of June 2013, the ATO...
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 13 AUG 2013

Why investors should avoid the overseas hype

Australian property prices are some of the highest in the world, which can make the American property market look cheap...
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Hotspots 13 AUG 2013

Why you can't afford negative gearing

If you have purchased investment properties in Perth or around Australia, you have probably heard of the term negative...
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jacque parker
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Hotspots 12 AUG 2013

How to avoid buying blunders

Here are REBAA’s top three home buying mistakes to avoid and tips to overcome making these blunders.
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Hotspots 12 AUG 2013

Tips for tenant selection

Finding ‘good’ tenants for you property – how hard can it be?Well, for some landlords tenant selection is a...
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Hotspots 08 AUG 2013

Don’t be afraid of the ugly duckling

Too often investors will overlook a property because of the ‘ugly duckling’ factor, particularly if they want to...
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Hotspots 08 AUG 2013

Is your insurance covering you?

Investors are all about risk management, and insurance is a large part of this process. But are you really covered...
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Hotspots 05 AUG 2013

Finding our feet (in a flat market)

Over the course of the weekend I watched my 10 month old son, Patrick, go from taking a few tentative steps behind his...
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Finance 05 AUG 2013

How construction finance works

When entering into a building contract you should check that the contract has a condition that allows you to make every...
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2013

The Revolution of the Evolution

While many investors head to property managers to look after their investments, a growing number of property owners are...
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victor kumar
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2013

Investors Ask: Regional or city?

Should I invest in a house in a regional area, or spend the same amount of money on a unit closer to the city?
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kevin lee
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Finance 01 AUG 2013

Is your bank cheating you from a rate cut?

Interest rates are often given a lot of thought and attention by investors, and it's often hard to find out when to...
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richard symes
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Hotspots 30 JUL 2013

The young and the restless

The typical Australian with a poor credit report is male, aged 33 and lives on the east coast, according to a recent...
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mike mortlock
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Hotspots 30 JUL 2013

Pros and Cons of high yielding display homes

A display home can be a very attractive option when it comes to property investment. They’re normally built to a high...
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rory orourke
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Hotspots 29 JUL 2013

Capital growth ahead for Perth market

Over the coming year, property buyers in the Perth real estate market  should follow the truism in real estate 'that...
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