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Hotspots • 30 MAY 2016

Tips and traps for buying interstate

Buying property in a state other than where you live can often be a great investment opportunity – but there are a number of things you should first consider.

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Hotspots • 23 MAY 2016

From corporate to mortgage broking: How this property investor pursued his passion

As he went on to build his 14-property portfolio, Michael Xia also found a way to help his fellow investors quit the rat race and afford financial freedom for themselves...

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Tax & Legal • 23 MAY 2016

Avoidable tax return errors

Ahead of the end of financial year, investors are encouraged to take particular care to ensure accuracy in submissions, and in turn maximise potential benefits.

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Hotspots • 19 MAY 2016

Investing outside your home city for the first time: how investors should do it

Michael Xia has successfully made the transition from working in a corporate job to pursuing his passion for property. Aside from building a multi-property portfolio, he...

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Tax & Legal • 16 MAY 2016

The tax-time countdown is on

The end of financial year is fast approaching – have you made yourself aware of what tax returns are available to you as a property investor?

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Hotspots • 16 MAY 2016

Which cities would suffer most from negative gearing changes?

Very low rental returns in two Australian capitals could indicate that investors with properties in these cities are now relying heavily on negative gearing. So what...

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Finance • 13 MAY 2016

7 things you didn’t know about your mortgage

You may have done your due diligence before you signed on the dotted line, but there are some secrets that could have you laughing all the way to the bank.

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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2016

Sydney’s top 5 millionaire suburbs

Finding a home in any Australian capital city will set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars, but some suburbs answer only to millions.

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Finance • 05 MAY 2016

The ‘light-bulb moment’ that helped these property investors shift strategies

When they began their property investment journey together seven years ago, Lena Lindley and Lauren Curren focused on flipping properties and generating quick cash from...

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Hotspots • 04 MAY 2016

Why transparency is a must when investing with a partner

Lena Lindley and Lauren Curren admit that they are nothing alike as property investors, but constant communication has helped them navigate their way through their...

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Finance • 02 MAY 2016

Big 4 bank or boutique lender?

When you are in the market for a mortgage, choosing between a big four bank and a smaller lender is a big decision.

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Tax & Legal • 02 MAY 2016

Reduce your tax burden and create wealth

In the lead-up to the new financial year, property investors are advised to take full advantage of the tax benefits available to them.

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Finance • 02 MAY 2016

What do unemployment rates tell us about the property market?

Unemployment is generally accepted as a key benchmark figure to measure the overall health of an economy – but is that the case in this capital city?

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Hotspots • 29 APR 2016

Invest like an expert: 3 tips for success

If you want to create a profitable portfolio of properties that allows you to retire on your own terms, then it’s important to match your property decisions to your...

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Tax & Legal • 27 APR 2016

Tax depreciation: don't overlook the small stuff

If you aren’t seeking the right tax depreciation services, there might be tax benefits for your investment property hiding in your own front garden.

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Hotspots • 26 APR 2016

Finding the best real estate agent: communication is key

As technology continues to develop at an unprecedented rate, real estate agents find themselves shifting to more advanced way of marketing, including social media and...

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Finance • 20 APR 2016

How to consolidate your debt as a property investor

Making smart decisions when consolidating your investment loans will give you a lot more access to your equity.

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Hotspots • 15 APR 2016

Diversifying your portfolio

Spread your investment risk by diversifying your portfolio across different asset classes, geographic markets, time periods, fund managers and stocks.

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Hotspots • 15 APR 2016

The 'best and highest' method of bidding

How much do you know about the ‘best and highest’ method, and what are the pros and cons of using this method when bidding under competition at auction?

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Hotspots • 12 APR 2016

Managing risk in a challenging market

With markets beginning to stagnate and property prices becoming sluggish, it is important to understand how to manage risk and maintain your portfolio’s value.

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Hotspots • 12 APR 2016

How to achieve both cash flow and capital growth

It shouldn’t have to be a choice between the two – if you do your due diligence, you will find an investment property that offers stable cash flow as well as...

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Hotspots • 11 APR 2016

Understanding a buyer’s agent function—from mapping out strategies to finding properties

Most people think a buyer’s agent is simply a professional who can assist them in choosing the best property to purchase, but Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar...

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Finance • 11 APR 2016

Unlock your equity

Accessing the equity in your existing dwellings is the key to growing your investment portfolio – but is it as easy as it sounds?

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Finance • 11 APR 2016

Boost your rental returns despite rising vacancy rates

Fitting your investment property with the most desirable features will make it is less likely to remain vacant between leases.

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Hotspots • 11 APR 2016

Bag a bargain in WA

Perth is now a bargain hunter's paradise, with sellers offering some of the biggest discounts in the country.

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