1 min read 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,... READ NOW
2 min read 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.... READ NOW
3 min read 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... READ NOW
2 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 21 MAY 2019 Why the latest moves from APRA will be good news for property investors With the election now behind us, confidence is set to return to property markets as well as the economy in general. READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 21 MAY 2019 Market deficits that create golden opportunities 2019 will be remembered as an interesting year for Australian real estate – and the period from May to July might... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 20 MAY 2019 The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: More than just an election sweetener The Coalition’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is being viewed as controversial by some, even dangerous by others.... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 17 MAY 2019 5 tips to slash and burn your mortgage faster Have you ever wondered how great it would feel to have your mortgage paid off? Most of us dream of the day we can say,... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 06 MAY 2019 Auction or private treaty: How should you sell in this market? When it comes to selling your property, there are many things to consider in the process, but it all begins with the... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 29 APR 2019 Getting back to basics: Understanding the different investment types Every surfer has their favourite break. There’s no point paddling around in the white water indefinitely; the fun is... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 14 MAR 2019 Sounding the alarm: Insurance threat to NSW construction boom The construction industry relies on the certification system to properly function – accredited certifiers, or... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 12 MAR 2019 When is the best time to sell? Traditionally, there is an upward swing of listings in springtime, and it’s no wonder; all the flowers are in bloom,... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 21 FEB 2019 INSIGHT: How we reacted to the Sydney downturn The Sydney market right now is a very different market to what it was five years ago, and we have re-adjusted our... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 08 FEB 2019 BLOG: How we managed to save $18k through our portfolio The Smart Property Investment portfolio is in a bit of a holding pattern. We’re just waiting, so we had the time to... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 06 FEB 2019 2 key questions to ask a lender upfront If you want to find out quickly if you are outside of an institution’s lending criteria, ask these two questions,... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 23 JAN 2019 Is rentvesting the right choice to get on the property ladder? Rentvesting, as the phenomenon is known, is the act of buying an investment property while you rent your current... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 23 JAN 2019 Buying a home v buying an investment property, according to a property valuer Property valuer, investment adviser, market commentator and author Anna Porter identifies several drivers that... READ NOW
3 min read Finance 18 JAN 2019 My secret for maximising your valuation figure Experienced property investors might think they’ve heard it all before, but when it comes to getting maximum dollars... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 14 JAN 2019 6 tips to make refinancing easy A smart property investor will probably refinance to another lender at least once on their investment journey to... READ NOW
4 min read 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... READ NOW
4 min read 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... READ NOW
3 min read 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.... READ NOW
5 min read 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,... READ NOW
3 min read 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... READ NOW
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