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Leanne Pilkington

How changes to the residential tenancy act will impact property investors

Leanne Pilkington, managing director at Laing + Simmons and president at Real Estate Institute of NSW joins host Phil...

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Doomsday predictions proving a winner for savvy investors

Softening markets have prompted various "doom and gloom" reports, but one buyer’s agent believes there’s a big...

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2 problems that can ruin a new property purchase

There are two signs property investors should watch out for with every new purchase, to make sure they don't end up...

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How property managers help investors in fluctuating markets

Amidst the doom-and-gloom headlines, the best property managers say one thing—'business as usual'. Find out what how...

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Buyer’s agent shares how his own investment journey began

After getting his tips as a buyer's agent, Smart Property Investment had a chat to Ben Handler about his personal...

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Millions released to first home buyers through new scheme

Over 1,000 requests to access superannuation have been made to the Tax Office by first home buyers, under a scheme...

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Chief economist predicts property prices to lead markets to ‘predictability’

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Dr Andrew Wilson, chief economist at My Housing Market joins...

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3 top lessons from a property educator and investor

With 16 years of teaching and dealing with her own portfolio under her belt, this Generation Y property educator shares...

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7-year high stock levels point to a buyer’s market

With stock levels hitting their highest point since 2012, one property researcher claims buyers “are back in the...

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Should you buy outside of Sydney or Melbourne?

Buying interstate may seem like a daunting task for many. If I can’t drive to the property, then I can’t invest my...

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BLOG: How to spot a terrible property manager

We’re always looking to refine our portfolio and make sure it has the best cash flow position as much as possible,...

Penelope Valentine

Juggling residential and commercial property investments: How this investor does it

Penelope Valentine’s portfolio is a varied one. From residential investment properties to syndicated investment in...

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Property management: You get what you pay for

Lately there have been some new ‘startups’ in the property management space that are trying to swing investors away...

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$18m investor shares his ‘life-changing’ first investment

Since we talked to him about his investments last year, investor Scott O’Neill has seen his portfolio rise by nearly...

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‘Quick hit’ investors losing out in Australian market, says real estate boss

The president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia has concerns about investors who are in the current market for...

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A checklist to surviving the springtime maintenance season

While spring is traditionally when property owners treat their homes to a bit of ‘spit and polish’, it’s also an...

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‘Easy’ capital growth strategy revealed by long-time investor

Prioritising equity and capital growth in a softening market? One investor shares his buying strategy for maximising...

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The lie you’ve been told with cash flow and capital gains

I’ve bought and sold hundreds of properties to date and I can say with confidence: the idea that you can’t have a...

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What's the sweet spot for affordability and cash flow?

High-end properties are softening in price, but investing too heavily in blue-chip areas can actually harm your cash...

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Embrace big property downturns, investors told

If you’ve been caught up by doom and gloom predictions of Sydney losing up to 40 per cent in value, chances are...