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grant harrod
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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,...
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cate bakos
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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...
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nick holden
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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...
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magnifying
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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...
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Australia investing
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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...
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peter gianoli
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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...
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robert german
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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...
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21807 transform
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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...
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shane kempton
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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...
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peter gianoli
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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...
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lauren staley
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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...
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michael xia podcast
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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...
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paul benion
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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,...
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houses 840
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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....
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peter gianoli
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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...
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paul benion
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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...
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michael murray
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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...
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helen collier kogtevs
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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...
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lightbulb
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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...
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transparent
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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...
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paul benion
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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...
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philippe brach
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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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daniel mcquillan
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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...
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philippe brach
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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...
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paul benion
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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...
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