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Finance 03 JUL 2014

How will household debt and mortgage stress affect the investor?

The ABS recently released a report entitled, “Trends in Household Debt.” It told how much household debt has...
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Finance 27 JUN 2014

Investors ask: Financial structures for multiple property purchases

Q. I am 23 years old. I currently live at home and have $150,000 in the bank. I am looking at buying a place to live...
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Tax & Legal 25 JUN 2014

Investing using an SMSF loan

Investing in property using a self-managed super fund (SMSF) has become an increasingly popular investment option.
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Tax & Legal 24 JUN 2014

4 things you need to know about depreciation this tax season

It’s that time of year again where television advertisements start battering us with acronyms like ‘EOFYS’ and...
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Finance 23 JUN 2014

7 property investment 'wrongs' to avoid next financial year

As we’re experiencing one of the best growth cycles in property in the last 50 years, many investors are flocking to...
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Hotspots 23 JUN 2014

Sales for Brisbane apartments continue to heat up

Following a record breaking December quarter, the inner-Brisbane apartment market continued to perform well in the...
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Finance 23 JUN 2014

Interest rate predictions

Property investors often keep an eye on the official cash rate in an attempt to understand how much their mortgage...
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Tax & Legal 23 JUN 2014

Do you know what's tax deductible?

If you want to make the most out of your investment properties at tax time, you need to know all the items and expenses...
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Hotspots 20 JUN 2014

Do you really need negative gearing?

Many investors are dependent upon the tax advantages gained from negative gearing to sustain their investment...
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Finance 20 JUN 2014

Investors ask: Preparing for rate rises

Q. Everyone keeps telling me I should start to build my property portfolio while interest rates are low, but surely...
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Hotspots 19 JUN 2014

How to avoid overpaying when there’s a buyer frenzy

Sellers are the big winners in the current property market, but buyers can still benefit if they have the right...
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Tax & Legal 18 JUN 2014

Weighing up capital gains and rental yield

When it comes to property investment, the big question is 'what is better – a good price, strong property growth, or...
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Hotspots 18 JUN 2014

How to get the best result from your PM

A lazy or inefficient property manager can do more than just frustrate landlords and tenants –  they can damage your...
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Hotspots 18 JUN 2014

When should you increase your rent?

Waiting too long to increase the rent on your property can cause you to lose money in more ways than one.
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Tax & Legal 17 JUN 2014

Start of new tax year will see flood of first time property investors

The 1of of July heralds the start of a new financial year and it also the traditional time when many first time...
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Tax & Legal 17 JUN 2014

Are you prepared for EOFY? Your property tax checklist

As the end of financial year draws closer, it’s important to ensure your paperwork is in order ahead of your visit to...
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Hotspots 16 JUN 2014

What to look for when buying house and land packages

New housing estates often have very effective marketing and can seem like the ideal investment – so how can you sort...
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Our Portfolio 15 JUN 2014

Why we bought in Springfield, Queensland

There’s often a certain sense of feeling conflicted when writing this column, which reflects our experience of...
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Hotspots 13 JUN 2014

Push to ban underquoting

Momentum is gathering across Victoria and NSW to put a stop to the deceptive practice of underquoting.
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Hotspots 13 JUN 2014

7 tips for purchasing off the plan

Buying off the plan comes with its risks, but following these tips can help reduce the dangers.
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Hotspots 13 JUN 2014

Investor ask: Sky-high vacancies

Q. I have heard about Melbourne’s vacancies and oversupply issues, but then others tell me property in a capital city...
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Hotspots 12 JUN 2014

How first time investors can hit the ground running

Your first investment property purchase can make or break your porfolio, so it's crucial that you get your first few...
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Finance 11 JUN 2014

Urgent report: Landlords lose big time with inflated ‘investor’ rates

Recently, information has come to light concerning the way Queensland councils blatantly rip off investors – and the...
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Hotspots 10 JUN 2014

Investors take note: avoid floors of hard knocks

Changing the flooring in your unit is one way to greatly increase the value of your investment. Hardwood, floating and...
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Hotspots 08 JUN 2014

Expensive lessons: Q&A with Sam Saggers

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