author Ian Ugarte

Ian Ugarte

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Ian Ugarte is the founder of the Australian Housing Initiative and co-founder of Small is the New Big. He is a property expert, educator, author and change maker. He is and passionate about creating co-operative partnerships between Social Agencies, Government and Private Investors to bring back the genuine connection of community through the provision of elegant housing diversification.

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Who cares who the Prime Minister is if you have cash flow!

As a government adviser in the housing affordability sector, I was privileged enough to be on the “hill” when Malcolm Turnbull was challenged and defeated as PM.

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Getting double-digit returns while filling the hole in the market

Have you ever wondered how you can get double digit-returns from residential property and at the same time fix the housing need in the country?

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 23 Aug 2018
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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 the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority ...

FINANCE • Thu, 14 Jun 2018
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The doomsdayers will be right but only for a short period

Ever heard the phrase that the bubble is going to burst? If you haven’t, then you have been hiding under a rock.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 31 May 2018
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Greed or ethical community investing?

How many times have you heard a BBQ conversation go south with accusations that property investors are greedy? They push the market upwards by buying properties

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 16 May 2018
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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 International Housing Affordability Survey, Port ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 08 May 2018
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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 offering you 5-6 per cent return, the ability to ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 02 May 2018

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