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Finance 28 JUN 2019

Banks must support APRA response to assessment rates

Let’s be honest, the word “bank” has been a dirty word to the general public since the royal commission. But in...
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Finance 27 JUN 2019

Why interest rates no longer affect property values

Interest rates have always been seen as the big influencer of property values in Australia. But not any longer....
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Hotspots 24 JUN 2019

Adelaide offers great value for very selective investors

I’m really excited about Adelaide right now and has been actively buying in the city for my clients. But before I...
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Finance 17 JUN 2019

How self-funded retirees have control

There is a group who rarely get the recognition they deserve. In fact, they’ve become a demographic football...
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Finance 12 JUN 2019

Why property investors should order a free credit report

You decide to apply for a mortgage – maybe because you want to move to a suburb with better schools or buy a bigger...
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Hotspots 07 JUN 2019

3 lies you’ve been told about the Australian property market

We’re living in the era of fake news where anyone with a social media account has the power to influence, for better...
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Hotspots 06 JUN 2019

How statutory town planners can help property investment

It’s always handy to have a team of expert on hand as a property investor, and statutory town planners are no...
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Finance 06 JUN 2019

Days of hiding bad money habits done

Among the myriad of changes happening in the lending landscape at present, there is one that is likely to change the...
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Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2019

How two investors tripled their portfolio a year after their property blunder

Two investors share how they came off 10 per cent on their first ever investment before acquiring two new properties...
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Finance 04 JUN 2019

How to retire on $100k a year through property

Retiring on $100,000 per year from property is a dream that many people have, or would like to have if they believe it...
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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2019

Why this off-the-plan property investment turned into a blunder

This property investment duo share why it was a mistake to acquire an off-plan apartment on a lazy Sunday ride without...
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Finance 04 JUN 2019

Is new market optimism a ‘dead-cat bounce’?

Buyers and sellers always apply a “self-confidence” factor when assessing markets, and it’s often based on recent...
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Hotspots 03 JUN 2019

What bigger versus smaller capital cities mean for an investor’s portfolio

Investors might think I am crazy when I say you shouldn’t be looking for a big population, major infrastructure,...
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Hotspots 31 MAY 2019

Investor stories: When is the right time to invest in the property market?

With some of the bigger property markets currently experiencing a downturn, should investors sit on their hands and...
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Tax & Legal 31 MAY 2019

A checklist for landlords: Know your rights and responsibilities

Many landlords are unclear about the details and extent of their legal rights and responsibilities towards tenants....
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Hotspots 30 MAY 2019

Investor stories: Where to buy investment properties in Sydney?

Investor Chris Gray has successfully built a 14-property portfolio, focusing mainly on the ‘blue-chip, medium-price,...
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Hotspots 29 MAY 2019

Property management in 30 minutes: How this investor does it

Even with 14 properties in his portfolio, property investor Chris Gray only spends half an hour a month for property...
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Hotspots 28 MAY 2019

Is off-market really off-market?

Yes, we all have a pet hate – and mine is the constant confusion about the terms off-market and pre-market by some...
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Hotspots 28 MAY 2019

Low income not a hindrance to property investment: buyer’s agent

While property investment is often deemed a costly venture, this buyer’s agent said that aspiring investors can build...
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Hotspots 28 MAY 2019

The top 5 things I learnt from some of Australia’s property experts

Most business leaders understand that to find success, and remain at the top of their game, learning from other experts...
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Tax & Legal 24 MAY 2019

Halving stamp duty is the only solution to housing affordability

Australians looking to move up the property ladder are being hindered by a population spending too long in the...
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Investor Strategy 24 MAY 2019

Why investors should seek help from professionals instead of flying solo

Nobody wants to be stressed out by juggling multiple commitments, particularly for property investors with properties...
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Hotspots 24 MAY 2019

How this investor built a 9-property portfolio in 4 years

Investor Arjun Paliwal was only 22 years old when he started building his property portfolio. Now at 26, he holds nine...
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Hotspots 22 MAY 2019

The difference between residential and commercial property investment

Investor Arjun Paliwal considers the only commercial property in his nine-property portfolio as his second-most...
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Hotspots 21 MAY 2019

Investing overseas for the first time: How this investor will do it

After acquiring nine properties in four years, investor Arjun Paliwal decided to diversify his portfolio even further...
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