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The 30 Minute Reno: The right type of tile for your reno

When considering flooring options for homes and rental properties many people don’t consider tiling an option purely...

stephen zamykal

Top tips for finding the best investment property for maximum return

When looking for an investment property, your key focus should be maximum capital growth. With this in mind, here are...

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Tips for choosing an investment property

Robert Projeski shares his top 8 tips for finding a great investment property

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Investors ask: Renovation 'run sheet'

Q. I know that when you’re renovating it’s best to write a ‘run sheet’ for the different trades and deliveries...

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Changes to FHOG begin in WA

Changes to the first home owners grant (FHOG) in Western Australia have come into effect, with the WA government...

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The 30 Minute Reno: Where and how you can learn to tile for free (or next to nothing)

Some people may view tiling floors, walls or splashbacks as one of those daunting jobs which is best left to the...

sam saggers

Hotspots beware: Why to always do your own due diligence

Blogs and articles touting the next hot spot are in such demand. It seems that everyone wants to know where to invest...

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A renovation with an ROI to boot

When settling into a new home, putting it up for sale isn’t usually at forefront of your mind. But unless you’re...

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Which property strategy is the winner?

Which property investment strategy gets the best results - renovating long-term investing or flipping?

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Delay in FHOG changes good for most buyers

A delay in changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is good for many new buyers, according to the Real Estate...

National vacancy rates climbing

With vacancy rates increasing and asking rents stagnating, investors may need to rethink their property strategies,...

bernadette janson

Hills district challenging for renovators

Sydney’s real estate market is definitely on the move. An area we have had under the microscope is the Hills...

rory orourke

Top 10 benefits of using a property manager

Currently there are more than 200,000 rental properties in Western Australia. However, less than half of these rental...

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'Renovation Queen' nominated for top business award

A long-term friend of and contributor to Smart Property Investment has been nominated for the prestigious 2013 Telstra...

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The 30 Minute Reno: Keeping trees at a safe distance

Most would probably be aware that a very tall tree growing close to a house is not a wise thing and could potentially...

Rise in first home buyer activity

First home buyers are on the move, according to IMB Building Society.

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WA landlords must lodge new security bonds

Private landlords in Western Australia are being reminded that they must lodge new security bonds.

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Property matchmaking – how it’s done

Many homebuyers must wonder how they can trust a buyers' agent to find a property that suits their taste and style. But...

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Federal election result to boost Australian property market

The decisive victory for the Federal Coalition should give a major boost to consumer confidence and in turn assist the...

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What on earth is the 'property ladder' and how do I climb it?

Made popular by the British TV show of the same name a few years back the term 'Property Ladder' has no specific...