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Hotspots • 08 JAN 2016

How this investor avoids worrying about his properties

That property investment entails a variety of risks is no new information for anyone, but while prospective investors may sit on their hands for a while before starting...

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Hotspots • 07 JAN 2016

Investor tip: The importance of education for goal-setting

Many investors look to various resource materials and good mentors to guide them as they jump start their property investment journey, but Jim Hall proved that education...

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Finance • 07 JAN 2016

Should you pay off your home loan before you invest?

There are plenty of options available to homeowners when it comes to managing your own mortgage.

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Hotspots • 06 JAN 2016

Investing interstate? Why you should work with a professional

Buying property away from home can be a great option, but you should consider seeking help from professionals to ensure your investment is a successful one.

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Hotspots • 06 JAN 2016

Key factors that profoundly influence determining a price

There is more to establishing price than just a market appraisal.

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Tax & Legal • 22 DEC 2015

How an ‘expensive mistake’ taught this investor about capital gains

Positive Real Estate’s Sam Saggers got involved in real estate right after he left school, but that did not exempt him from making mistakes during the first few years...

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Finance • 22 DEC 2015

Interest rate predictions for 2016

Property owners are encouraged to consider interest rate conditions for the New Year to sufficiently manage their mortgages.

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Hotspots • 21 DEC 2015

Population clock to increase demand for apartments in Perth

One of the most significant trends in the Perth real estate market over recent years has been the growing demand for apartment living.

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Finance • 21 DEC 2015

What does a lower clearance rate mean for buyers?

Stock levels have gone through the roof over the last month. The REIV released its December Research Bulletin last week and the numbers are something to behold.

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Hotspots • 16 DEC 2015

5 mistakes that made me a millionaire

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Finance • 15 DEC 2015

The costs of building a property portfolio

Beginning a property investment journey entails not only education and mentorship but also enough savings to jumpstart the acquisition phase of your journey. How much do...

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Hotspots • 15 DEC 2015

Stop your tenant's NYE party from becoming your 2016 hangover

New Year’s Eve rental property parties can leave an expensive financial hangover for unsuspecting landlords.

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Hotspots • 15 DEC 2015

Holiday homes: Buying versus renting

It’s almost holiday season again, and for many out there the age-old question will come up: should you buy a holiday home or is it better to continue to rent each...

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Hotspots • 10 DEC 2015

6 signs of a healthy market

These 6 key occurrences are a reliable indication that a property market is in a good state.

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Hotspots • 09 DEC 2015

The road to millions

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Finance • 07 DEC 2015

Should landlords automatically increase rent price when bank rates go up?

Many property investors automatically consider an increase their rent prices when bank rates go up, but mortgage broker Ross Le Quesne and Smart Property Investment’s...

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Finance • 04 DEC 2015

How property investors should deal with rate hikes

Property investors are often taken aback by interest rate hikes from the majority of banks, but while it could definitely have an effect on one’s journey there are...

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Finance • 03 DEC 2015

3 award-winning tips on property investment finance

Ross Le Quesne started his mortgage broker business in 2004 and has since earned the trust of many accomplished professionals and investors in the property investment...

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Hotspots • 03 DEC 2015

Sellers in Perth forced to get smart following listings surge

Perth home sellers should focus on the three Ps of real estate marketing.

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Hotspots • 02 DEC 2015

Getting the most out of your block of land

Deciding what to do with a vacant lot is not always an easy decision, but have you considered every option available to you?

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Hotspots • 02 DEC 2015

Apartment building boom sees almost $20 billion spent

An increase in demand for high-density living comes as a result of important demographic changes.

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Finance • 30 NOV 2015

Thinking of fixing your mortgage rates?

Consider these three questions before making the decision to switch to fixed interest rates.

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 2015

The negotiation tactics that can ruin a deal

Working with an agent will always get you further than working against them.

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Hotspots • 30 NOV 2015

Are you at risk of buyers' regret?

Hesitation to enter into the property market could be costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2015

Surging population growth to drive demand in Perth

The rising population in inner city property in Perth will prompt market interest over the next two decades with the latest population projections showing the number of...

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