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Investor Strategy

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Doing your property homework

Research is critical to success in real estate investing, but what do you need to know and how do you find it?

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Buying a prime investment property for under $400,000

It is important not to overexpose yourself to debt and risk as a property investor, so knowing how to source properties...

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5 Docklands property myths busted

Docklands in Melbourne is often regarded as an over-supplied, no-go zone for investors, but is the market really as...

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6 ways to increase your property's value

Cherie Barber, Renovating For Profit

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7 steps to selling your investment property

Once you've decided to sell your property, you want it done quickly and for the highest price possible. Here is a...

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How we saved money on our Port Kembla investment property purchase

As I write this column, we’re about three weeks away from settling on our recent purchase in Port Kembla.

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12 steps to a successful renovation

When you're undertaking a renovation, it's important to know what to do, when each step should occur and the order in...

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Investors ask: Cosmetic renovation returns

Q. I want to increase the available equity in my investment property portfolio through undertaking some cosmetic...

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5 riskiest property investment mistakes

Here are the top five mistakes investors make which lead to risky purchases - and how you can avoid them.

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5 ways to prevent rental arrears

Rent default can become a serious and very real risk for landlords during December, so here are five things you can...

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6 extra costs of buying property and how to prepare for them

There are a number of costs associated with buying a property that some buyers fail to account for.

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A basic guide to building retaining walls

Retaining walls, which serve to hold back any material and prevent it from sliding or eroding away, are often seen as...

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Are apartments more risky than houses?

Simon Pressley, Propertyology

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3 signs you're a property procrastinator

Investors are frequently urged to do their due diligence before making any property-related decisions, but when does...

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Investors warned about minor renovations

Property buyers looking to generate a profit through renovating are being cautioned about undertaking smaller projects...

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9 things astute property investors spend money on during renovations

If you're about to undertake a renovation on your investment property, you should know which improvements are going to...

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4 steps to finding the best property mentor

Most property investors can't do it alone, so how can you find the best people for your team?

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How to get more discounts when buying investment properties

Helen Collier-Kogtevs, director, Real Wealth Australia

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5 budget-friendly ways to update your investment property

If the façade of your home or investment property is showing its age or you are ready for something new, there are...

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Property investing while renting

The idea of ‘rent money is dead money’ only applies if you aren’t putting your savings towards something else...