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Investor Strategy

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Renovation takes a back seat

Renovating is becoming less of a priority for home owners, as they seek instead to pay off their mortgage faster.

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Perth leads tightening in vacancy rates

Residential vacancy rates have returned to their tighter pre-Christmas levels in January, with Perth the hardest...

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Subdivision will be allowed, NT

Property owners will soon be allowed to build a second dwelling on their land in a move from the Northern Territory...

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Don't dismiss a tenant's desire for pets

It's naive for landlords and property managers to ignore a tenant's desire to have pets, according to two property...

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Property managers key to high yield success

, a leading property expert told Smart Property Investment. Investors buying in areas with a higher population of...

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Tenants' safety "a priority" in renos

Investors renovating their properties should consider the safety of their tenants first, renovation experts have told...

Be savvy about property in 2012

With interest rates now lower than they were 12 months ago, property prices having come off and rental demand still...

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Rental arrears: what action to take and when

How can you try to ensure your tenants don’t get behind on the rent? Lisa Indge suggests some preventative measures

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Landlords, tenants must talk post-storms

Tenants and landlords should be in contact with each other immediately following a major weather event such as a flood...

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Renos preferable to rebuilding: Mortgage Choice

Investors looking to rebuild their property or buy a new home may find that they are better off renovating,...

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Regional areas feel rental vacancy squeeze

The Hunter region in NSW, which incorporates the city of Newcastle, reported a sharp fall in its rental vacancy rate in...

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Higher demand for rentals

Demand for rental properties has pushed rents higher once again, new data has revealed.

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FHBs, investors to dominate the market

First home buyers and investors are expected to dominate the property market in 2012.

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Look to basic renos for wealth

“Mum and Dad” investors should look to basic renovations to untap immense wealth, according to Renovating for...

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Investors, landlords should assist student tenants

Investors and landlords have been called on to consider the specific requirements of student tenants by a peak...

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Add $300k with an attic reno

Hundreds of thousands of dollars can be added in value by converting unused attic space, experts have told Smart...

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Renovation riches – It’s all in the budget

With shows like The Block and The Renovators inspiring the inner-renovator inside a growing number of Australians, we...

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Not just for the vendor – making the most of estate agents

It’s not what you know but whom you know. This catchphrase rings true in many areas, including the property search.

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Home repossessions jump

Australia's lenders repossessed 22.5 per cent more homes than in 2010, new data has revealed.

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10 ways to increase your rental income

Looking to bolster your rental income? Or perhaps you want to make your rental property stand out a little more from...