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Rents in decline in popular mining region

A recent report suggests the ‘property bubble’ in WA’s Pilbara region has burst, after a wave of properties have...

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Common reno trip-ups to avoid

For new renovators, the idea of taking on a project is filled with excitement and the promise of big profits. However,...

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Common investment mistakes to avoid

At the start of the new financial year, a large number of new property investors will be entering the property market...

Investors Ask: Picking a property manager

Q. I am looking to find a property manager for my new purchase, a two-bedroom inner city unit. I have interviewed three...

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Geelong tenants struggle to pay rent

New research has shown that more than 4,500 households in the Corio electorate of Victoria are struggling to afford...

Young Australians struggling to enter the property market

Home ownership is declining after three decades of stable levels and first home buyers are finding it increasingly...

Rents to stall for 18 months

Rents will struggle to rise across the capitals for the remainder of the year and will stall completely in 2014,...

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The 30 Minute Reno: Getting ready to re-let

Whether you’re an investor looking to tidy up your property to make it more marketable (to either buyers or tenants)...

Ensure your property appeals

Maggie had just purchased the new in-style, egg shaped bath tub for the bathroom which she was about to start...

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How to manage your property manager

Far too often, investors make the mistake of treating their properties as ‘passive’ investments. There’s an...

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Mount Druitt renovation: part 1

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Petrol prices are affecting property

With the price of petrol now selling for over $1.50 a litre in Perth, properties that are located close to the city...

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Is the property clock outdated?

For years property investors have been introduced to the property clock.

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Add $100,000+ value to your property with this tip- add a driveway

Adding off street parking to your inner to mid-city properties can increase the value of the home by hundreds of...

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Why over-styling your property can lose you money

When a buyer inspects your property you have a one off chance to create an unforgettable first impression. It goes...

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5 steps to a successful property purchase

The sad truth in investing is that most people never achieve the results they want. They buy 1 or 2 or even 3...

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The 30 Minute Reno: Do you need a new roof?

Before purchasing a property, a building inspector should be brought in to report on the structural condition of the...

Rising vacancy and falling rent in Melbourne

Melbourne is seeing a rise in vacancy rates and a fall in median rent, according to data from the Real Estate Institute...

Subdivision to become quicker

A new system from the Victorian government is set to make subdivision, and a host of other changes to property,...

Cardboard 'castle' rental receives applications

A rental listing for a cardboard castle on the internet has attracted over 700 views and a series of serious inquiry,...