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Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2014

Why people make poor investment decisions

Many people fail to recognise that property investment is a ‘business decision’ – and too many investors are...
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Tax & Legal 06 JUN 2014

Investors ask: Renting out properties purchaused using an SMSF

Q. If you buy residential property through your SMSF, can you rent this property out to an independent company who then...
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richard symes
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Hotspots 02 JUN 2014

Have first home buyers been hurt by the latest budget?

If you're considering purchasing property with a partner, you need to consider what could go wrong, and be prepared for...
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Hotspots 30 MAY 2014

Investors ask: Granny flats

Q. I am interested in putting a granny flat on my ‘rural’ zoned property in Serpentine, Western Australia. Are...
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jane eyles bennett
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Hotspots 29 MAY 2014

What the home improvement TV shows aren’t telling you

More and more investors are turning to renovations in a bid to improve the value of their properties - but there are a...
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Hotspots 27 MAY 2014

Blue-chip versus high-growth high-risk locations

When investing in property which location is a better long term decision? Should you go with somewhere which is more...
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gavin smith
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Finance 26 MAY 2014

Does your mortgage need a check-up?

Do you know what stage your home loan is in or if you have the most suitable option for your circumstances? It is...
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Hotspots 22 MAY 2014

How to do your own rent appraisal

Before you put your investment property up for rent, you need to know what potential tenants will be prepared to pay.
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 21 MAY 2014

Reasons you won't become wealthy

There are a number of traits, actions and beliefs which can hold investors back from reaching their goals and becoming...
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sarah wells
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Hotspots 21 MAY 2014

Start with the end in mind

Before you design your investment strategy, you need to know what you want to achieve and what you're ultimately...
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Hotspots 19 MAY 2014

How to capitalise on future infrastructure

Investors who are looking for the next hotspot - or even just trying to decide where to buy - need to know how to...
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Finance 16 MAY 2014

Investors ask: Avoiding LMI

Q. My friends who invest are split firmly into two camps: those who believe lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is a...
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Our Portfolio 15 MAY 2014

Renovating in Woodridge, Queensland

As a journalist I’m always looking for an angle for any piece that I write. It gives the article sizzle, strikes...
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Finance 15 MAY 2014

Which financial experts do you need on your side?

Being responsible for your own finances is important, however, you may find that employing the help of finance...
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paul benion
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Tax & Legal 15 MAY 2014

Federal Budget underlines need to claim full depreciation entitlements

The federal Budget had mixed news for tax payers and property investors, but one thing became clear: the impact and...
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Hotspots 14 MAY 2014

EOFY tips for investors

  It is the end of financial year next month and investors can consider using an investment and taxation strategy...
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Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

Starting from scratch: Q&A with Victor Kumar

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Tax & Legal 09 MAY 2014

Investors ask: The limitations of SMSFs

Q. I keep hearing about all the restrictions around SMSFs and property, but I don’t really understand the rules. In...
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julie cumming
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Hotspots 08 MAY 2014

NRAS: The risks and the opportunities

With the Federal Budget fast approaching, speculation on what will happen to the National Rental Affordability Scheme...
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warren dworcan
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Hotspots 07 MAY 2014

Cross-collateralisation versus standalone: Which is the best option?

There are consequences to using equity to expand your portfolio. Find out which option you should avoid.
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 06 MAY 2014

Demographics provide insight into tenant behaviours

When you're investigating property investment opportunities it's important to understand an area's demographics so you...
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Hotspots 06 MAY 2014

How to decide when it's time for a rent increase

Raising the rent is a delicate balancing act for landlords — you need to keep your property rented and avoid...
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marie mortimer
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Hotspots 05 MAY 2014

The conversation to have before you commit

If you're considering investing with a partner, there are some serious questions you need to ask yourself, and each...
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paul benion
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Hotspots 01 MAY 2014

Shortage of homes in key capital cities highlighted by new research

Australia’s strong population growth rate over recent years has led to an underlying shortage of housing despite a...
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rolf howard
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Tax & Legal 30 APR 2014

SMSFs - Here to stay?

The number of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) in Australia continues to grow rapidly, but not all retirees find taking...
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