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Ian Ugarte
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Hotspots 08 MAY 2018

Why is Australian property so unaffordable?

Sadly, Australia is one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the world. According to the 9th Annual Demographia...
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Finance 08 MAY 2018

On securing financing: ‘Don’t start with a rate’

No matter how the process of securing financing for properties have changed over time, Upside Realty CEO Adam Rigby...
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Hotspots 08 MAY 2018

The evolution of property sales: What to expect in 10 to 20 years

As technology continues to influence industries, real estate businesses have also adapted to developments in order to...
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Our Portfolio 03 MAY 2018

BLOG: Why did we renovate? Because we acknowledged our privilege

Many investors tackle a reno to get more rent, but that’s not why we renovated most recently; it was to do the right...
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Tax & Legal 03 MAY 2018

Top tips for a stress free tax time for landlords

Tax time is nearly here and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has put landlords on notice.
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Helen Collier Kogtevs
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Hotspots 03 MAY 2018

Will my investments drown if I buy in Queensland?

For those looking to invest for the future, the first thing many do is go to banks or finance brokers to understand if...
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Steve Waters Blog
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Hotspots 02 MAY 2018

Why pessimists make the best investors

Some take the view the glass is half empty, for others the glass is half full. Property investors come in all kinds....
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Ian Ugarte
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Hotspots 02 MAY 2018

Micro-apartments leading to macro rental returns in Queensland

In the midst of standard investments strategies returning as low as 2 per cent and with secondary dwellings sometimes...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Brisbane, April 2018

The Brisbane property market takes centerstage as the so-called 'prestige' markets of Sydney and Melbourne begin to...
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, April 2018

Much like Sydney, Melbourne property markets are expected to experience months of mild decline and years of remaining...
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Scott ONeill
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Hotspots 30 APR 2018

Why Brisbane property is set for great capital growth

Over the last 10 years, Brisbane has suffered the GFC and floods. As a result, prices are now extremely affordable for...
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Finance 27 APR 2018

APRA lending change to result in investors paying ‘a little bit more’

With APRA’s removal of the 10 per cent investor lending growth cap, one expert has claimed that the playing field...
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Hotspots 27 APR 2018

Brisbane’s missing growth driver

Following the years-long boom of Sydney and Melbourne, a lot of investors are anticipating Brisbane to follow suit, but...
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Hotspots 26 APR 2018

Getting through the ‘consolidation phase’ of your journey

For some investors, the consolidation phase is the final step in their journey towards being financially free. How do...
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Hotspots 26 APR 2018

Why Perth is the less obvious choice for shrewd investors keen to spread a little risk

Smart investment is about buying in areas that have growth potential, according to one property investor and buyer’s...
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Finance 24 APR 2018

Why investors need to keep an eye out on international markets

It’s always important to see how the overall market is performing in Australia, but according to the Housing Industry...
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Tax & Legal 20 APR 2018

Property depreciation for beginners

A lot of investors include tax depreciation among their primary considerations when buying properties, however, not all...
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Tax & Legal 20 APR 2018

Will changes in tax depreciation influence renovations?

Investors often find themselves disposing of old depreciable assets from their property when doing renovations. Can...
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PHIL BLOG
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Our Portfolio 19 APR 2018

BLOG: The many moving parts that make up a reno

If you’re renovating and you’re not going to get any upside on rent and/or capital value, you shouldn’t be doing...
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Tax & Legal 19 APR 2018

2 biggest misconceptions about depreciation

BMT Tax Depreciation’s Bradley Beer has handled thousands of depreciation cases over the course of his career as a...
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Hotspots 19 APR 2018

The different reasons to start rentvesting

Rentvesting, or renting a residence while investing, is a popular strategy among Australians across markets—but will...
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Hotspots 17 APR 2018

Should rentvestors eventually buy a principal place of residence?

A lot of investors have been taking the rentvesting route for different reasons, but should they always aim to purchase...
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Hotspots 17 APR 2018

How to work out the best investment strategy

Prior to releasing a book about property investment, The Property Mentors’ Matthew Bateman and Luke Harris spent...
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Finance 16 APR 2018

Budgeting for a property: Where people go wrong and succeed

A new report has revealed how and why property buyers are likely to blow their budget as well as how those that don’t...
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Finance 16 APR 2018

The importance of keeping a cash buffer

Investor Andrew Scott has regarded cash buffers as an important part of his wealth-creation journey—and so should...
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