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Finance 17 MAY 2012

The real impact of the interest rate war

Borrowers will be the innocent casualties rather than the winners in the current mortgage price war, writes Lisa...
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Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

It's all in the details!

To attract the right sort of tenant to your investment property, writes Andrew Winter, you need to ditch your ‘owner...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Expand your potential as an investor

A smart property investor, writes Phillip Tarrant, is able look beyond the traditional locations and to seek out real...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Avoiding the holiday hype

When you’re on holiday, buying that beautiful beach pad might seem like a good idea. But, writes Lisa Montgomery, be...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Only Marginal Improvement - March 2012

November’s market improvements should be taken with caution, says RP Data’s Cameron Kusher
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Finance 01 MAR 2012

Look for a lower rate

With continuing uncertainty around how the banks respond to RBA rate announcements, Shane Oliver suggests investors...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Maximising your cash flow

Smart investment strategy is not just about capital growth and high rental yields; it’s also about improving cash...
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Investor Strategy 01 MAR 2012

How to pick a winning rental property

How do you ensure your investment property will be the most sought after by future tenants? Lisa Indge answers some...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Rely on your research

Investing in a hot spot, writes Phillip Tarrant, doesn’t end simply with identifying an area or suburb geared for...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Limited growth likely this year

Consumers remain cautious as we enter 2012, says RP Data’s’ Cameron Kusher
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Still no sign of relief

After two successive rate cuts investors are still unwilling to step back into the market. Many, writes Shane Oliver,...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2012

Where to for investors in 2012?

2012 is shaping up to be a tough year for the world’s economies. In Australia, banks have already anticipated that it...
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Hotspots 02 JAN 2012

Move before the market

The residential property market will bounce back in 2012, experts say, so if you’re aiming to buy make your move...
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Hotspots 02 JAN 2012

Depreciation 101

Depreciation raises many concerns among the investor fraternity, so Tyron Hyde thought he’d answer the top seven...
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Hotspots 02 JAN 2012

Europe goes down

As Smart Property Investment goes to press, Europe is on the top of the Reserve Bank’s worry list, writes Shane Oliver
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Hotspots 01 DEC 2011

Has the shine disappeared from the Gold Coast?

Queensland’s Gold Coast has an over-supply of houses, apartments and offices and, according to Terry Ryder, things...
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Hotspots 27 OCT 2011

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

10 simple tips to add value to your home

Polishing up your house with some simple renovations and TLC can really sharpen its appeal as well as maximise your...
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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

The facts about negative gearing

Negative gearing is a popular technique with Australian property investors because of its tax advantages, but it is not...
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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Negotiation 101

Haggling over price can be unsettling but with the right approach you’ll be surprised at how much you can shave off...
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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Time to polish up negotiation skills

With the buying season officially upon us first home buyers should be honing their negotiation skills to ensure a good...
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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Are you surrounded by experts?

When it comes to buying property most of us think we can do it alone – but it’s worth considering property experts...
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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

The next move is yours

As celebrations of your recent property purchase start to die down, the next thing to consider is whether you should do...
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Hotspots 05 MAY 2024

‘What is enough?’: How to know your ‘magic number’ as a property investor

Amid the excitement of accumulating assets, property investors tend to overlook their end goal⁠ — that is, when to...
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