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Tax & Legal • 06 JUL 2016

Capital gains tax: what every investor should know

There’s one aspect of property investing that you really need to get your head around when you become a landlord, and that is taxes.

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Finance • 05 JUL 2016

9 Income Sources That Will Boost Your Borrowing Power When Assessed Correctly

Whether you’re planning to buy your first home or investment property, or just want to upgrade to a larger dwelling, it’s essential to maximise your borrowing...

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Finance • 04 JUL 2016

5 things you shouldn’t do when refinancing your home loan

Promoted by SAVVY Refinancing your home loan is must – especially if you’ve been stuck on one rate or package for over three years. 

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Tax & Legal • 30 JUN 2016

Why tax benefits should never drive your investment goals

Depreciation is a tax benefit often chased by investors, recommended by planners and revered by tax accountants – but it’s not necessarily a good thing when it comes...

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Hotspots • 30 JUN 2016

Melbourne's population boom creating opportunities for investors

Melbourne is set to continue as one of the strongest-performing property markets in Australia due to its booming population growth rate.

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Hotspots • 28 JUN 2016

Why Labor's negative gearing policy might be bad for everyone: Part 3

In the final instalment of this three-part analysis, it's time to revisit claimed benefits of the policy and attempt to answer some of the bigger questions.

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Hotspots • 27 JUN 2016

Top 7 tips for buying a house and land package

Buying house and land packages has become increasingly popular with Australian property investors, and with the start of the new financial year just days away there is...

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Hotspots • 27 JUN 2016

Are you seeking the right independent advice?

Purchasing property is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will make in their lives – which is why it is so important to do your due diligence and...

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Hotspots • 27 JUN 2016

Why Labor's negative gearing policy might be bad for everyone: Part 2

What are the potential effects of Labor’s negative gearing policy on rents, house prices and the wider economy post-July 2017?

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Hotspots • 22 JUN 2016

Is it a renter's market?

With rent prices for Australia’s combined capital cities experiencing a decline over the past year, investors should be mindful of what to expect in the current...

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Hotspots • 22 JUN 2016

Why Labor's negative gearing policy might be bad for everyone: Part 1

In the lead-up to the federal election, now is a good time to explore the effects that Labor’s stated policies could have on property investors and beyond.

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Hotspots • 21 JUN 2016

Why ‘keeping it simple’ is a secret to success in property investment

Decades of investing in property have taught Century 21’s chairman Charles Tarbey that while creating wealth entails hard work, dedication, and even a bit of good...

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2016

Investment tip: ‘Don’t go over the top — and wait’

Many budding property investors make the mistake of thinking that a nice and expensive property equates to a good investment, but Century 21 chairman Charles Tarbey said...

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Finance • 20 JUN 2016

Bad credit – what are your mortgage options?

Promoted by People with poor credit scores often think they can’t get a home loan. According to Veda (thanks to research by Savvy) 600,000 Australians are high or...

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Tax & Legal • 20 JUN 2016

Top 4 tax tips for property investors

Investors can save thousands of dollars by having a firm understanding of the ins and outs of property tax.

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Finance • 20 JUN 2016

Understanding loan-to-value ratios

Many investors know what LVR stands for, but how many understand what loan-to-value ratio means and how it can impact many facets of investing?

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2016

Why is negative gearing important to renters?

Tenants will go to the polling booths on 2 July knowing the rental payments on their next lease could increase, but this point has been overlooked in the current debate...

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Hotspots • 15 JUN 2016

A short history of negative gearing

In any sensible debate on negative gearing, it is essential to explore the history and understand the potential impacts any changes could have on property investors.

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Hotspots • 10 JUN 2016

Investment tip: Look for problems to solve

While property investors do their best to minimize risk in every purchase, Michael Xia—a 31-year-old investor that has successfully built a 14-property portfolio worth...

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Hotspots • 10 JUN 2016

How to find the next hotspot

Property hotspots are often hot topics in the vast field of property investment, and understandably so, because buying in the wrong location could mean setting yourself...

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Tax & Legal • 08 JUN 2016

Top 12 tax-reduction strategies for investors

With 30 June looming, both new and experienced investors are busy making sure they have all bases covered before the end of the financial year.

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Hotspots • 06 JUN 2016

Buyers more selective in the current market

With the development of a more complex and segregated Melbourne property market, buyers are becoming increasingly discerning.

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Hotspots • 03 JUN 2016

Essential steps for achieving higher rental returns

Promoted by Rent.com.au Achieving higher rental returns and securing the best tenants faster, is a step closer via rent.com.au’s via RentCheck, RentQuotes and...

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Hotspots • 03 JUN 2016

Top tips for buying a house and land package

Investing in a house and land package can offer an array of benefits – as long as you are aware of the fundamentals of the purchase.

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Tax & Legal • 03 JUN 2016

Thinking of investing your tax return?

It might be tempting to blow your tax return on an indulgent retail purchase, but if you are smart about how you spend it, you will thank yourself later.

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