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Hotspots 17 JUL 2018

Property rezoning: A beginner's guide

While changes in zoning regulations have big implications on the management of properties, both financial and...
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Finance 17 JUL 2018

Investment tip: Can you invest in property with bad credit?

Investors are best advised to maintain a good credit history — make regular repayments, pay bills and taxes and avoid...
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Hotspots 16 JUL 2018

Low rental yields: Are they automatically bad news?

Many investors prioritise cash flow in order to grow their portfolio, but does a low rental yield actually equate to a...
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PHIL BLOG
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Our Portfolio 05 JUL 2018

BLOG: Why the royal commission could put power back in the hands of property investors

We're still in the middle of the royal commission where a spotlight is being placed on the behaviours of the banks and...
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Hotspots 04 JUL 2018

Property market update: Sydney, June 2018

Tighter financing conditions and less investment activity continue to weaken the housing market conditions in Sydney...
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Hotspots 03 JUL 2018

Australia’s property sectors are getting noticed — and it’s not the asset classes you’d expect

Early indicators of new deals have seen a strong start to 2018, painting a rosy picture for the Australian deal market,...
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Hotspots 03 JUL 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, June 2018

The slipping homes values in the “premium markets” of Melbourne and Sydney have resulted in the “most substantial...
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Hotspots 02 JUL 2018

Property market update: Brisbane, June 2018

While other capital cities saw home values decline consistently in the past months, Brisbane stood strong and displayed...
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Hotspots 02 JUL 2018

Property market update: Perth, June 2018

The housing market in Perth is slowly showing signs of improvements after it experienced its “worst cycle ever”...
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Finance 22 JUN 2018

Why living off equity is dangerous

One of the strategies that is regularly advocated in the property investment sphere is living off equity. However, I...
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Hotspots 22 JUN 2018

Investment tip: Creating ‘positive cash flow deals’

Many investors will attest to the abundance of positive cash flow deals in the markets of Australia, but did you know...
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PHIL BLOG
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Our Portfolio 21 JUN 2018

BLOG: Keeping it realistic with your portfolio, for tenants and you

Looking at both a tenant's and my end of the portfolio, it’s important to keep both ends of things simple and...
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Hotspots 21 JUN 2018

Buying and selling at auctions in ‘downward markets’

While property markets across Australia are generally following a downward trend, auctioneer Tom Panos believes that...
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Finance 20 JUN 2018

When property experts give back their prosperity

Property investors are fairly lucky to be able to invest into property, to the point that such luck allows them to give...
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Hotspots 19 JUN 2018

Are the risks of buying strata properties worth it?

Some investors can be reluctant to purchase strata properties because of the seemingly complex nature about...
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Hotspots 18 JUN 2018

Investment tip: Factors that affect property value

Even in a completely balanced market where dwelling supplies consistently meet the demand, investors still need to...
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Finance 14 JUN 2018

How APRA increased the prices of property in the marketplace

In recent years, there have been changes forced on to lenders to ensure that investors do not put themselves at risk by...
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Hotspots 14 JUN 2018

Investment tip: What is an acquisition adviser?

More investors are actively seeking the help of property professionals to ensure that they are making the best...
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Hotspots 13 JUN 2018

Finding the next hotspots – 3 best locations in 3 emerging city markets

As the Sydney and Melbourne markets wind back from their recent peaks, property investors are looking for the next...
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Hotspots 08 JUN 2018

Two components of good investment research

Investors are well aware of the importance of doing due diligence before purchasing a property and making other major...
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Hotspots 07 JUN 2018

4 factors to consider before buying a house-and-land package

House-and-land packages help investors take advantage of favourable market conditions and, ultimately, build equity in...
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Hotspots 06 JUN 2018

Investment tip: How to recover from settlement setbacks

Sales contracts become irrevocable once signed, but there are unexpected challenges that may arise along the way which...
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Hotspots 06 JUN 2018

Property market update: Perth, May 2018

Amidst the decline of dwelling values and the housing shortage, can property investors still find wealth-creation...
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Finance 05 JUN 2018

5 options for investors with little to no deposit money

First-time buyers often enjoy the assistance of First Home Buyers Loan and similar benefits that reduce the amount of...
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PHIL BLOG
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Our Portfolio 05 JUN 2018

BLOG: Why we all need to be more hands-on with our portfolios

If you’ve only got a few properties in your portfolio, you need to make sure you're taking a hands-on approach to...
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