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How to get council’s tick of approval

Eric Brown has previously joined us to share the details and challenges which he has faced surrounding the purchase of...

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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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The best and worst suburbs in Melbourne to invest in

If you’re trying to find a property with solid growth and yield prospects, we've found where investors should and...

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Slowing rents show rental properties need clear differentiation

The results of a report on June’s rental statistics show a clear need for investors to differentiate their properties...

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Why you should avoid off-the-plan

My property journey started with an off-the-plan (OTP) purchase back in 2009 at Granville in Sydney (but it’s...

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Renovation 101: Do you really need a smart toilet?

Smart toilets are becoming more popular in Australia as homeowners begin to appreciate the bathroom not just for its...

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Renting your property short-term this winter? Make sure you have the right insurance

As the winter chill sets in, many landlords are offering their rentals on the short-term accommodation market. If you...

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PORTFOLIO UPDATE: The small numbers that could save you big dollars

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Aussie Home Loans’ Ross Le...

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World Cup matches could score you strata problems

If you have tenants who plan to stay up late and watch the FIFA World Cup in a strata complex, it is best to pass on a...

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5 top tips for entering the property market this winter

When it comes to entering the property market, the warmer months of the year tend to be the peak times for buying and...

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Quit the 9 to 5: Taking control of your income and your career

In his early twenties, Ben Handler built Cohen Handler from scratch to become the largest property buyer’s agency,...

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What the royal commission means for property investors

The royal commission has seen some significant shake ups within the finance and banking industries, with round four of...

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3 interview questions you must ask your property manager

You’ve probably done this before — and if you haven’t, I bet you’ve been tempted to. I’m talking about...

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Is it time to sell your properties in Sydney?

The ‘prime markets’ of Australia, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, have seen a significant decline in home value...

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When I recommend to people not to buy property

Some property investors get so caught up in growing their portfolios that they buy when they shouldn’t. They rigidly...

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Step-by-step guide: How to buy well in softening markets

Real estate adviser and auctioneer Tom Panos said that, except for a select few like Hobart, Australian property...

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From needing a loan for a bus ticket to regular first class flights

Mark Shearwood remembers a day where he set up a stall selling buddha statues thinking that this was the way that he...

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Which places paid the most and least for tradies across Australia this year?

New data has been released about the average hourly rate for tradies across the country, indicating what you...

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CG v cashflow — Which type of property should I buy next?

As investors, we always ask ourselves whether the next step is to purchase a capital gain-focused or cashflow-focused...

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Buying and selling tips from a real estate agent

real estate agentsIn a market with unpredictable movements, how do property buyers and sellers make sure that they’re...