1 min read Hotspots 29 NOV 2012 A timely reminder It’s Asbestos Awareness Week folks and here’s a great website called www.asbestosawareness.com.au that gives you... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 22 NOV 2012 How to spot a dud There are many properties on the market at any one time, and the best investors are those that can quickly tell a good... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 20 NOV 2012 Don't rest on your laurels over Christmas The savviest investors are those who are looking for great bargains when other buyers have their eyes turned away and... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 NOV 2012 Is it the end for ego-driven investors? Unfortunately many investors unconsciously allow their 'ego' to control their property decision-making process which... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 08 NOV 2012 Suburbs investors need to avoid: Response I write this in response to the comments made on 'Suburbs investors need to avoid'. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 06 NOV 2012 Buyers beware: Crackdown on unit owners Unit owners could find themselves in strife with their local councils if they move into units they have purchased,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 24 OCT 2012 The house and land debate House and land packages offer investors a relatively straightforward approach to building a portfolio. But is it the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 08 OCT 2012 Three tips to invest in the best (before the rest) Springtime sees more buyers walk through the doors at open for inspections and raise their hands at auctions. ... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 SEP 2012 Spring to sprout change in the market As this is my first blog I thought I’d start by providing some important information for first home buyers – the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 22 AUG 2012 Maximize returns with a professional home stager Investors should be considering a home stager as part of an investment team, just as they consider real estate agents,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 AUG 2012 Andrew Staehr: Would you rent to smokers? As strata legislation in NSW moves towards banning smoking on balconies and forcing smokers to contain their smoke, the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 AUG 2012 What’s your game plan? In property investment, even the most feasible investment selection can sometimes turn awry, so a strategic plan of... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 08 AUG 2012 Imogen Brown: Five steps for selling success When your tenants are vacated and you're ready to sell, follow these five steps for success. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 25 JUL 2012 Market tips the experts don't want you to know A seasoned investor will be able to discern certain features of a market that could mean the difference between a poor... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 13 JUL 2012 A cracker of a buy We're set to add another property to our portfolio with the acceptance of our offer yesterday on a property in the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 JUL 2012 The secret to buying under market value Some of the best deals I've experienced in real estate can be obtained from sellers who are in distress. When you... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 11 JUL 2012 Strike gold in Sydney's Western Suburbs I received a press release a few days back from Raine & Horne which confirmed something we spotted some time ago. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 JUL 2012 Change afoot in mining towns I’ve been talking about mining towns for some time now and passing on a rumour I have been hearing about the concern... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 22 JUN 2012 Boost your sales price by styling -- more on the living room The living room is often neglected when it comes to staging, but it’s an important room to get right from the get go.... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 JUN 2012 Eyes wide open My latest annoyance concerns the re-emergence of 'property investment' companies who sell 'house and land' packages to... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 JUN 2012 Opportunity is alive and well A cost-effective renovation in Sydney’s West has proved lucrative investment opportunities still exist, despite the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 JUN 2012 Styling tips for your living room While the living room is where we are able to relax and be comfortable, socialise and spend our time in your home, you... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 JUN 2012 Mastering the master bedroom -- home styling for sale What should investors look at as a top priority when styling their home for sale? If you guessed the bedroom, then... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 JUN 2012 Mastering the master bedroom -- more tips I wanted to share with you some more tips for dressing your bedrooms for an open house and how intestors can maximise... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 18 MAY 2012 What you need to know about protection works They’re working next door, but who is protecting your property? Knowing the law, writes Andrew Whitelaw, can help... READ NOW