Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Hotspots 13 JUL 2012

A cracker of a buy

We're set to add another property to our portfolio with the acceptance of our offer yesterday on a property in the...
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Hotspots 12 JUL 2012

The secret to buying under market value

Some of the best deals I've experienced in real estate can be obtained from sellers who are in distress.  When you...
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Hotspots 11 JUL 2012

Strike gold in Sydney's Western Suburbs

I received a press release a few days back from Raine & Horne which confirmed something we spotted some time ago.
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Hotspots 09 JUL 2012

Change afoot in mining towns

I’ve been talking about mining towns for some time now and passing on a rumour I have been hearing about the concern...
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Hotspots 22 JUN 2012

Boost your sales price by styling -- more on the living room

The living room is often neglected when it comes to staging, but it’s an important room to get right from the get go....
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Hotspots 17 JUN 2012

Eyes wide open

My latest annoyance concerns the re-emergence of 'property investment' companies who sell 'house and land' packages to...
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Hotspots 17 JUN 2012

Opportunity is alive and well

A cost-effective renovation in Sydney’s West has proved lucrative investment opportunities still exist, despite the...
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Hotspots 15 JUN 2012

Styling tips for your living room

While the living room is where we are able to relax and be comfortable, socialise and spend our time in your home, you...
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Hotspots 01 JUN 2012

Mastering the master bedroom -- home styling for sale

What should investors look at as a top priority when styling their home for sale? If you guessed the bedroom, then...
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Hotspots 01 JUN 2012

Mastering the master bedroom -- more tips

I wanted to share with you some more tips for dressing your bedrooms for an open house and how intestors can maximise...
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Hotspots 18 MAY 2012

What you need to know about protection works

They’re working next door, but who is protecting your property? Knowing the law, writes Andrew Whitelaw, can help...
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Hotspots 17 MAY 2012

A buyers’ market

Residential property values have fallen across the country but a succession of rate cuts in coming months might just...
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Finance 17 MAY 2012

The real impact of the interest rate war

Borrowers will be the innocent casualties rather than the winners in the current mortgage price war, writes Lisa...
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Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

It's all in the details!

To attract the right sort of tenant to your investment property, writes Andrew Winter, you need to ditch your ‘owner...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Expand your potential as an investor

A smart property investor, writes Phillip Tarrant, is able look beyond the traditional locations and to seek out real...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Avoiding the holiday hype

When you’re on holiday, buying that beautiful beach pad might seem like a good idea. But, writes Lisa Montgomery, be...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Only Marginal Improvement - March 2012

November’s market improvements should be taken with caution, says RP Data’s Cameron Kusher
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Finance 01 MAR 2012

Look for a lower rate

With continuing uncertainty around how the banks respond to RBA rate announcements, Shane Oliver suggests investors...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Maximising your cash flow

Smart investment strategy is not just about capital growth and high rental yields; it’s also about improving cash...
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Investor Strategy 01 MAR 2012

How to pick a winning rental property

How do you ensure your investment property will be the most sought after by future tenants? Lisa Indge answers some...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Rely on your research

Investing in a hot spot, writes Phillip Tarrant, doesn’t end simply with identifying an area or suburb geared for...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Limited growth likely this year

Consumers remain cautious as we enter 2012, says RP Data’s’ Cameron Kusher
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Still no sign of relief

After two successive rate cuts investors are still unwilling to step back into the market. Many, writes Shane Oliver,...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Where to for investors in 2012?

2012 is shaping up to be a tough year for the world’s economies. In Australia, banks have already anticipated that it...
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Hotspots 02 JAN 2012

Move before the market

The residential property market will bounce back in 2012, experts say, so if you’re aiming to buy make your move...
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