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Investor Strategy

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Why this buyer’s agent advises against renovating five connected properties

After seven years’ worth of planning and preparation, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and his financial...

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Why this investor is comfortable about not seeing her purchases

Jacqui Zielinski has successfully built a 10-property portfolio worth $3 million over the years—with assets spread...

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Investment tip: Liveability is the key to success

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant has recently bought a block of land with five properties, and while this may...

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From ‘exchanging’ to ‘settlement’: How this property investor acquired five 'connected properties' at once

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant has recently added a block of units with five “connected properties” to...

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‘Good gifts come in bad packaging’: How an ‘eyesore’ property turned out to be a ‘win-win’ deal

Jacqui Zielinski trusted her instincts and bought a “half-renovated” property from an acquaintance, hoping to...

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PORTFOLIO UPDATE: Why we bought five properties in one go

The Smart Property Investment team has finally revealed the location of its recent purchase, and it’s an intriguing...

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Experts say WTF to housing affordability

Housing affordability is a topic that all kinds of property owners have been talking about. A group of experts is...

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Renovation boom predicted for 1980s property

Have a house in your portfolio built in the late 1980s? If so, you’re likely to be a part of a new renovation boom,...

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Four simple steps to begin your property development journey

Many people who have found success in property investment are eager to jump into more sophisticated wealth-creation...

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Is Brisbane or Perth the best property buy?

When considering a new city to buy in both Brisbane and Perth are said to offer investors a great deal, but which city...

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Build to rent could surpass strata properties

According to recent research, the interest of building to rent, assuming the current property climate continues, could...

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How this ex-banker supercharged her portfolio with knowledge from the inside track

After listening to other investors come to her for their banking needs, investor Jacqui Zielinski learnt from their...

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New dwelling starts could worsen affordability crisis

According to data analysed by the Housing Industry Association (HIA), APRA restrictions are leading to a building...

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Investors continue to defy APRA curbs

The latest housing finance figures show that property investors bounced back over August and first home buyers returned...

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On property portfolio diversification: How should you do it?

One of the most recommended strategies for property investors is diversification of one's portfolio, but how exactly...

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9 signs your tenant may be subletting

Property damage, out-of-control parties, drug dens, brothels and crime are just a few of the dangers of unauthorised...

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How close is the property bubble to bursting?

With a steady stream of warnings about the property market entering a downturn nationwide, one expert claims analysing...

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How the Victorian tenancy reforms compare to the rest of Australia

It’s predicted that the recent tenancy reforms in Victoria would have a ripple effect outward to the other states and...

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The ‘balancing act’ that helped this investor survive his investment mistakes

Eric Brown admits that he is naturally attracted to taking risks and this trait had lead him to make mistakes...

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3 things property investors should consider and how to be a "gun auction bidder."

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses...