1 min read Hotspots 13 JUN 2013 Investors Ask: Buying with a limited budget Q. I’m on a limited budget and am contemplating investing in a low-income area because the yields don’t look too... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 JUN 2013 Investing in regional areas High median sales prices, congested traffic conditions, increased costs of living...ah the perks of living in the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 11 JUN 2013 Top 10 Tips for a WOW Bedroom If you’re planning to show your potential buyers your property, it is important to have a room that wows them. Having... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 10 JUN 2013 Are you insured when building? Unless your house is part of a multistorey development exceeding three storeys your builder is required by law to take... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 07 JUN 2013 Perth records the highest rental yield growth rate Perth is rapidly becoming a magnet for property investors throughout Australia because of surging rental yields. The... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 07 JUN 2013 How to benefit from depreciation Understanding how you can benefit from tax depreciation is a simple as owning a car. If you bought a new car, you will... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 05 JUN 2013 Will there ever be an over-supply or a shortage of grannyflats in NSW? Currently, grannyflats are in huge demand across NSW, given the diverse opportunities they provide many people in the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 JUN 2013 Should you furnish your rental? The answer to this really depends on your market and current demand. For example, over the past few years inn inner... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 03 JUN 2013 Australians pay $153b in income taxes The latest ABS figures on Government taxes show that last financial year (2011/2012) Australians collectively paid... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 03 JUN 2013 Negotiating Whenever I address a group, meet a client or speak on stage, there are two popular questions I am asked. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 MAY 2013 How to manage your strata manager You may have heard about the strata levies that recently went missing from a trust fund operated by The Strata Agency... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 MAY 2013 Finding that hidden cash flow The management of cash flow and the provisioning for future cash flow is critical in helping to build a long term... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 MAY 2013 Old man look at my life, I'm a lot like you were When I started my investment journey my father used to ask me why I was in such a big rush to make a fortune. Hard as... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 MAY 2013 Due diligence checklist I often get asked by many investors how to determine where and when to invest in the US property market, especially... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 MAY 2013 Make sure you know what you are signing up to When making an offer to buy land you will need to consider the total amount you are offering to pay for the land and... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 24 MAY 2013 Successful loan structuring Most property investors realise that debt plays a part in operating most investment properties. Furthermore, those... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 24 MAY 2013 Investors Ask: Increasing rent Q. I have a two bedroom unit in Sydneys Inner West. When would it be appropriate to increase the rent and how should... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 24 MAY 2013 It's time to look at your portfolio With record low levels of interest rates once again occurring housing affordability has improved. The result of this... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 24 MAY 2013 To furnish or not to furnish when selling? When trying to make a sale, first impressions are vital. And great first impressions can create an emotional appeal... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 22 MAY 2013 Money down the drain mistakes We all know purchasing a property is an expensive endeavour, but there is a lot you can do to ensure that these costs... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 MAY 2013 Beware of swimming pool blunders Many people dream of owning a home with a swimming pool, thinking of relaxing summer days lounging around the pool with... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 MAY 2013 Overcoming the fear of investing Joe overcame his biggest obstacle…his ‘fear of failure’. He persisted over and over again until he finally... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 MAY 2013 Investors Ask: What structure should I buy in? Q. I am a small business owner and I have some friends who have purchased properties in their company name. I am... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 MAY 2013 59 days, $3,000 worth of deductions Let's talk about the average house that achieved over $3,000 worth of depreciation deductions in 59 days. At MCG we... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 MAY 2013 Avoiding market hype Last week I caught up with some friends that I hadn’t seen for a long time. I wanted to stay in touch with my high... READ NOW