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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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Hotspots 22 JAN 2013

How does the U.S. market differ from Australia?

I often get asked this question and in all honesty they are completely different market places.
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kevin lee
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Finance 22 JAN 2013

Why you may be suffering from financial stress

‘How to attain wealth’ isn’t something that is taught in school. Instead at school, they teach you how to secure...
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Hotspots 17 JAN 2013

Avoiding the number one investor mistake

Investors often make the mistake of "buying from the heart' and, as a result, paying too much. If the numbers don't add...
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Hotspots 17 JAN 2013

Add $20 to your weekly rent with this tip

Focusing on your outdoor entertainment areas and considering some additions can boost your weekly return and reduce...
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Finance 16 JAN 2013

Structuring the right loan in 2013

As we begin 2013, it is my feeling that we are going to see some interesting developments in the Australian residential...
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Hotspots 11 JAN 2013

A quick addition for added value

One quick addition that most investors can implement in just a day is a new fence around a property. Including a fence...
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victor kumar
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Hotspots 11 JAN 2013

Work out your 2013 plan

As human beings we have a bizarre ritual. During the first few days of the new year, probably still drunk or hung over,...
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Finance 08 JAN 2013

Beware the bankrupt builder

Now is a time to get some great bargains from builders but with at least two builders going broke each day in Australia...
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 07 JAN 2013

Expert tips for first home buyers

It’s the New Year and for some people, their New Year resolution is to “settle down and buy their first home”.
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damian collins
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Hotspots 04 JAN 2013

Experts all investors need in their corner

There are so many different aspects to buying an investment property that it’s very difficult to do it successfully...
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Hotspots 03 JAN 2013

Top tips for choosing a tradie

Not knowing the difference between a good and a bad tradesperson can end up being a great cost, not only in terms of...
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Hotspots 01 JAN 2013

State of Markets - TAS January 2013

Essential information, plus expert insight on what is shaping the national property market...
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Hotspots 20 DEC 2012

If you are thinking of building you need to know what you are signing

If you approach the builder to make any changes after the contract is signed, be aware that there may be a cost in...
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Hotspots 13 DEC 2012

One simple trick to get more rent

When it comes to renovating, there’s a simple rule of thumb that can almost guarantee you extra rent and lower...
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Hotspots 13 DEC 2012

Glad to hear that we are retaining some of what makes Adelaide great

With all this development planning in Adelaide it is comforting to know that there is a policy in place to protect the...
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Hotspots 12 DEC 2012

To self manage, or not to self manage? That is the question.

To self manage, or not to self manage? That is the question
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Hotspots 06 DEC 2012

Do you really know what you are signing when building?

Some builders are offering extended warranties to their clients with many builders offering from 25 to 50 year...
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Hotspots 05 DEC 2012

How to raise rents without vacancies

If you’re anything like me, at some point, you’ve had difficulty deciding whether or not to raise the rent and how...
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Finance 05 DEC 2012

Why you wait for rate decreases and why you don’t get it all

So, the Reserve Bank of Australia has reduced the interest rate in December to 3% - the lowest since the global...
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andrew staehr
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Strata 101: Understand your scheme

Units, apartments and townhouses can present a great opportunity for investors looking to expand their property...
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Be clear on your goal

Different investment goals yield different results, so be clear on your goal if you want to see success.
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Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

Investing in Sydney

Investing in Sydney - enough with generalising in the Sydney property market.
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Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Learning from my own mistakes

Investors typically make a number of simple mistakes that are easily overcome – by drawing on my experience, I can...
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Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Add value on the cheap: We show you how

There are a number of super-cheap, super-easy items that all investors should consider when it comes to boosting their...
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