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Hotspots 07 JAN 2019

Here’s what’s actually happening in the property market

Doomsday headlines might make you anxious, but let’s move past the misinformation and sensationalism, and rationally...
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Investor Strategy 01 JAN 2019

Property market review 2018: ‘Find options, opportunities’ amid softening markets

Despite the softening of the major property markets across Australia, smart investors continued on their...
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Hotspots 27 DEC 2018

Sydney, Melbourne in 5 years: How long will the property downturn last?

While there’s no denying that the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne are currently weak, CoreLogic’s head of...
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Hotspots 13 DEC 2018

Expert insight: 3 factors that could hamper Sydney’s recovery

In five years’ time, experts predict a gradual upswing in the Sydney property market after a long period of downturn....
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Hotspots 12 DEC 2018

Hedonic index and other data vital to property investment

Experts and seasoned investors have always highlighted the importance of research before diving into the property game,...
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Hotspots 11 DEC 2018

How property investors can maximise research data

Data and information are among the most important keys to success in property investment. With a plethora of data and...
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Finance 30 NOV 2018

BLOG: Get smart and don’t worry about the market

The current state of the market might have you believe the market is going crap and the banks are going to cripple...
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Finance 22 NOV 2018

Impossible lending environment is ‘rubbish’, investors told

The tightening lending environment is scaring off investors, but one property educator shares why this is “a whole...
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Hotspots 20 NOV 2018

Property investment amid tighter lending—is it worth the risk?

Many property investors are finding it hard to capitalise on the current market due to the tightening of the lending...
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Brendan Dixon
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Investor Strategy 12 NOV 2018

A tighter lending environment – should you be borrowing from a non-bank lender?

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Pure Finance’s Brendan Dixon joins host Alex Whitlock to...
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Finance 09 NOV 2018

Investor lending hits record lows over September

Fresh statistics from the ABS reveal the number and value of lending is down, according to real estate experts.
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Tax & Legal 07 NOV 2018

Changes to pets in tenancies rules, and what it means for landlords

Recent legislation in Victoria allowing pets in rental properties as the default position for all tenants is gaining...
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Finance 05 NOV 2018

Fears of ‘out-of-cycle’ bank rate moves quashed by top economist

With the cash rate by the Reserve Bank expected by many experts to remain on hold for yet another month, rates from...
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Hotspots 30 OCT 2018

How flexible working could re-shape the property market

Working from home is an increasingly common part of the average working week, and it has the potential to impact how...
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Finance 26 OCT 2018

The importance of promoting financial literacy among kids

A lot of property investors grow their portfolio in the hopes of passing them down to their kids in the future. How do...
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Finance 25 OCT 2018

What ‘wealthy’ means in property investment

Property investment has long been one of the most popular wealth-creation tools, but what does it actually mean to be a...
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Tax & Legal 24 OCT 2018

Negative gearing negativity on the nose

Hands up: who’s sick to death of hearing the bunch of rubbish about negative gearing from people in high places?
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Hotspots 23 OCT 2018

First-home buyers ‘hurt’ by tighter lending environment

While experts believe that most property investors will be fine as lending interventions are implemented, first-home...
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Hotspots 19 OCT 2018

How smart investors are thriving in a tight lending environment

While acquiring finance for property has become harder due to recent lending interventions, experts believe that...
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Finance 15 OCT 2018

House-and-land developments concerning lenders, says property consultant

When property investors hear oversupply, chances are an oversupply of units come to mind. However, the head of a real...
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Finance 11 OCT 2018

How first-time investors can secure a mortgage

Considering the tighter lending regulations nowadays, first-time property investors are finding it harder to secure...
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Finance 10 OCT 2018

How the new serviceability assessment affects investment lending

Property financing has been impacted by unpredictable property market fluctuations experienced by most areas across...
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Hotspots 08 OCT 2018

It’s the investor, not the investment, that counts

I’ve seen opportunists that create illusions of building a huge multi-property portfolio through a singular approach....
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Finance 05 OCT 2018

Investment tip: Managing interest-only loans in fluctuating markets

As the biggest Australian property markets enter the softening phase, investors are warned against falling off the...
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Hotspots 03 OCT 2018

Are satellite cities a good investment?

In the grand scheme of things, it wasn’t that long ago that more Australians lived in the country than the city....
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