Investor stories

sam saggers
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Hotspots 27 APR 2015

Mastering supply and demand: part 1

Everyone wants to discover the next hot suburb – supply and demand dynamics can help you identify when values are set...
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cate bakos
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Hotspots 27 APR 2015

6 ways to mitigate risk in a sellers' market

There's no doubt property markets across the country are running at full steam ahead. How can you ensure you're still...
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marie mortimer
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Finance 27 APR 2015

How to decrease your debt

Taking control of your debt will help you acquire more properties, more quickly. Here are some steps you can take to...
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fiona blayney
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2015

Picking the perfect tenant

Investors want to maximise financial returns while keeping their properties in tip-top shape. Your tenants play a key...
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paul wilson
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Hotspots 18 MAR 2015

What would you do with $1 million?

Mental accounting heavily influences how we spend our money - so here's how to make the right choices if you have a...
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damian collins
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Investor Strategy 17 MAR 2015

7 steps to building a massive property portfolio: Part 1

Statistics show that more than 70 per cent of property investors own just one investment property. Here are seven steps...
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victor kumar
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Hotspots 16 MAR 2015

The 3 things you must research before investing

It is important under current market conditions that property investors stay calm and do not get caught up in the hype....
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 13 MAR 2015

How to get relief from negative gearing

Understanding and being able to work with the concept of ‘gearing’ is a crucial competency every property investor...
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fiona blayney
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Hotspots 12 MAR 2015

How to inspect your properties properly

There’s more to a property inspection than checking how clean your tenant is - here's what should catch your eye and...
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Hotspots 22 AUG 2013

A trip across the country

While he’s known for flying around the country to snap up bargains for his investors, wHeregroup location researcher...
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Hotspots 21 AUG 2013

A project to get involved with

While we’re familiar with hearing of developers creating huge apartment complexes in the inner city and reaping a...
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Hotspots 20 JUN 2013

How to negotiate like a pro

Securing a bargain is as hard a task as any. However, you can increase your chances of achieving an under market value...
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Tax & Legal 14 JUN 2013

Tax deductions for property investment - a checklist

We’ve recently heard the news that 110,000 Australian property investors are under Australian Taxation Office...
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Hotspots 31 MAY 2013

5 questions you must ask before buying a house

Before you even consider making an offer on a property, there are a few vital questions you need to ask your real...
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Finance 17 MAY 2013

Get purchasing power with faster finances

While the steps to purchasing a property – especially your first – can be a lengthy process, there are a few things...
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Finance 17 MAY 2013

A quick guide to pre-approval

Going in with your finances at the ready can prove to be a crucial element in securing that perfect investment at...
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Hotspots 02 MAY 2013

Increase value with an extra bedroom

When it comes to renovating, there are a few changes that pretty much always guarantee a profit. And these additions...
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Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Why hopping online is egg-cellent

Easter is a time to kick back and relax. But what if you can do this while simultaneously using savvy tips to...
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Tax & Legal 27 MAR 2013

Research SMSFs over your break

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the hot topic at the moment, and they can be a powerful structure for property...
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Hotspots 21 MAR 2013

How to buy off-the-plan: the pros and cons

With new buyer incentives offered by the government, and a growing understanding of the benefits, many investors are...
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Hotspots 14 MAR 2013

Time to sell?

While many investors are in for the long-haul, there are often situations where you’ve landed yourself a lemon or...
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Hotspots 28 FEB 2013

Steps to fulfill your insurance claim

  The best investors prepare for the worst, be it flooding, malicious tenant damage or a number of other factors. If...
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Finance 15 FEB 2013

How to research without breaking the bank

While looking at property data is a good place to start, investors should take a step back and look at what is really...
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Hotspots 31 JAN 2013

Raise your rents the easy way

Determining an acceptable increment by which to raise the rent needn’t be hard; with the right advice, it can be...
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Hotspots 24 JAN 2013

What to consider before you co-own

Buying a property can often make or break a relationship, regardless of whether it’s with friends, family or...
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