1 min read Hotspots 17 MAY 2012 A buyers’ market Residential property values have fallen across the country but a succession of rate cuts in coming months might just... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 17 MAY 2012 The real impact of the interest rate war Borrowers will be the innocent casualties rather than the winners in the current mortgage price war, writes Lisa... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 MAR 2012 It's all in the details! To attract the right sort of tenant to your investment property, writes Andrew Winter, you need to ditch your ‘owner... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 MAR 2012 Expand your potential as an investor A smart property investor, writes Phillip Tarrant, is able look beyond the traditional locations and to seek out real... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 MAR 2012 Avoiding the holiday hype When you’re on holiday, buying that beautiful beach pad might seem like a good idea. But, writes Lisa Montgomery, be... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 MAR 2012 Go west, young man For Sydney local Biagio Colangelo, the WA property market is proving to be a goldmine. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 MAR 2012 Only Marginal Improvement - March 2012 November’s market improvements should be taken with caution, says RP Data’s Cameron Kusher READ NOW
1 min read Finance 01 MAR 2012 Look for a lower rate With continuing uncertainty around how the banks respond to RBA rate announcements, Shane Oliver suggests investors... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 MAR 2012 Maximising your cash flow Smart investment strategy is not just about capital growth and high rental yields; it’s also about improving cash... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 01 MAR 2012 How to pick a winning rental property How do you ensure your investment property will be the most sought after by future tenants? Lisa Indge answers some... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 FEB 2012 Rely on your research Investing in a hot spot, writes Phillip Tarrant, doesn’t end simply with identifying an area or suburb geared for... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 FEB 2012 Limited growth likely this year Consumers remain cautious as we enter 2012, says RP Data’s’ Cameron Kusher READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 FEB 2012 Still no sign of relief After two successive rate cuts investors are still unwilling to step back into the market. Many, writes Shane Oliver,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 FEB 2012 Where to for investors in 2012? 2012 is shaping up to be a tough year for the world’s economies. In Australia, banks have already anticipated that it... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 JAN 2012 Move before the market The residential property market will bounce back in 2012, experts say, so if you’re aiming to buy make your move... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 JAN 2012 Depreciation 101 Depreciation raises many concerns among the investor fraternity, so Tyron Hyde thought he’d answer the top seven... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 JAN 2012 Europe goes down As Smart Property Investment goes to press, Europe is on the top of the Reserve Bank’s worry list, writes Shane Oliver READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 DEC 2011 Has the shine disappeared from the Gold Coast? Queensland’s Gold Coast has an over-supply of houses, apartments and offices and, according to Terry Ryder, things... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 07 OCT 2011 Back from the brink An ambitious David McElveney had seven properties under his belt by the time he was 27, but a couple of bad business... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 AUG 2011 Primed for retirement For Val Garma and his wife Senka, a smart investment strategy has positioned them perfectly for an early retirement READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 NOV 1999 10 simple tips to add value to your home Polishing up your house with some simple renovations and TLC can really sharpen its appeal as well as maximise your... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 NOV 1999 The facts about negative gearing Negative gearing is a popular technique with Australian property investors because of its tax advantages, but it is not... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 NOV 1999 Negotiation 101 Haggling over price can be unsettling but with the right approach you’ll be surprised at how much you can shave off... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 NOV 1999 Time to polish up negotiation skills With the buying season officially upon us first home buyers should be honing their negotiation skills to ensure a good... READ NOW
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