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Finance • 11 APR 2016

Are off-the-plan investments a bad financial risk?

Buying an investment property off-the-plan might be an exciting prospect, but it could be a bigger risk than you think.

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Hotspots • 06 APR 2016

On building a financial team: ‘You’re parting with money to make more money’

Many property investors think twice about building a financial team because of the extra cash that they have to let go of to have professionals assist them through their...

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Hotspots • 06 APR 2016

Neglected ex-rentals a gold mine for investors

Property investors are encouraged to consider focusing on well-located areas with high proportions of rental properties.

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Hotspots • 05 APR 2016

Three keys to building a multi-property portfolio

Many property investors building their portfolio fail to go past the one- to two-property mark due to different factors, but Right Property Group’s Victor Kuma r—...

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Hotspots • 04 APR 2016

Secrets to buying under market value

It’s easy to feel a sense of urgency when you’re in the market for your next investment property, but don’t get caught up in the excitement and make rash...

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Investor Strategy • 31 MAR 2016

Benefits of long-term property investing

Promoted byDHA We live in an age in which there is huge pressure for instant results and success. Property investment is not immune to this, as demonstrated by the...

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Investor Strategy • 31 MAR 2016

Don’t let your State borders limit your investment opportunities. Exclusive SPI Offer – Rental suburb and price...

Promoted by Rent.com.au With the mean prices of property surging (particularly in places like Sydney) over the past 12 months, the dream of owning a house, let alone...

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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2016

Is Aussie real estate undergoing the Manhattan effect?

Could the most recent round of price growths in Australia's largest cities be setting a new trend in motion?

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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2016

Are 'rentvestors' creating more wealth than owner-occupiers?

Renting where you want to live while investing where you can afford might actually help you to get ahead in the long run.

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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2016

How to overcome underquoting

Doing your due diligence renders the fear of overpaying or underquoting as a sales technique null and void.

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Finance • 21 MAR 2016

What to do when you’re not satisfied with the bank valuation

Many property investors often entrust property valuations to professionals, but knowing how they work can help you be more involved in the realisation of your investment...

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Hotspots • 15 MAR 2016

10 things to consider before buying a duplex

Purchasing a duplex might offer a property investor a number of advantages, but make sure you consider it from all angles.

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Hotspots • 14 MAR 2016

4 off-the-plan traps to look out for

Buying a property off-the-plan can be a very good investment, so long as you watch out for hidden traps in the contract.

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Hotspots • 14 MAR 2016

Obligations when buying off-the-plan

There are many stages in which a property is bought off-the-plan, and the particular point of time in which you choose to sign a contract may have different implications...

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Hotspots • 11 MAR 2016

7 mistakes that are costing you money

Mistakes and oversights can cost you a lot of time and money, so you might be surprised to know there are some all-too-common – and disastrously costly – mistakes...

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Hotspots • 09 MAR 2016

The benefits of investing long term

Using a buy-and-hold strategy in the current market is more likely to generate lasting wealth.

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Hotspots • 08 MAR 2016

Setting the record straight on negative gearing

Much has been posited about the typical Australian property investor, especially their salary. But what does it all really mean?

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Hotspots • 08 MAR 2016

The characteristics of a good property according to a successful investor

Like many who have found success in the business of creating wealth through property, Victor Kumar and his wife paved the way towards achieving their financial goals by...

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2016

Why this property investor keeps a ‘sleep-at-night money’

Victor Kumar and his wife have spent more than a decade building an impressive multi-property portfolio, and one of the most important lessons they have learned through...

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Hotspots • 03 MAR 2016

Should you get debt to show the bank that you can manage your finances?

One of the first problems that Victor Kumar and his wife faced as they went on to start their property investment journey is getting their first loan.

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Hotspots • 02 MAR 2016

Questions to ask when buying off-the-plan

Put down the fancy brochure and get your facts straight before signing on the dotted line.

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Hotspots • 01 MAR 2016

What to consider when choosing between similar properties

There are pros and cons with every purchase, but how do you make the decision to buy one property over another?

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Hotspots • 01 MAR 2016

Established homes proving more popular with first home buyers

A gradual decline in new home building starts in Western Australia suggests investors are seeking established properties.

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Tax & Legal • 26 FEB 2016

Tax effective gearing

It is a term that might sound complicated, but it’s really quite simple – and it can have massive benefits for investors.

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Hotspots • 26 FEB 2016

Making lemonade out of negative gearing cuts

If the tax incentive is the only thing keeping you in the market, it might be time to reassess your property investment strategy.

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