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Finance 02 DEC 2013

Rise of mortgage brokers

When applying for a home loan, consumers once turned to their bank or financial institution that held their accounts...
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Hotspots 02 DEC 2013

Thanks for your order

Thanks for ordering a Smart Property Investment magazine subscription. If you have any queries regarding your...
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Hotspots 29 NOV 2013

What to look for when comparing lenders

A home loan is not a short term commitment, so to avoid years of stress and possible financial hardship, take the time...
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Hotspots 25 NOV 2013

Treat real estate investing as your business

So, you hired a buyer's agent and a property manager and bought an investment property in Perth. If you are like many...
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rolf howard
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Hotspots 25 NOV 2013

New pet laws provide more certainty

Recent proposed changes to the NSW strata model by-law surrounding the acceptance of pets in residential buildings is...
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Tax & Legal 22 NOV 2013

Investors ask: SMSFs, property and divorce

"I'm interested in investing in property in my SMSF with my wife. What are the difficulties should we get divorced and...
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paul benion
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Tax & Legal 22 NOV 2013

Growing activity by SMSFs boosting property market

The latest ABS figures for the September 2013 quarter shows that every capital city in Australia recorded increases in...
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Hotspots 21 NOV 2013

Liverpool: The city of cities

  Fifteen years ago, buying in an area like Parramatta or Surry Hills was seen as an unwise investment; they were...
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sam saggers
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Investor Strategy 21 NOV 2013

How to find a property perfect for renovation

At the core of every property investment is a well-timed, well-executed purchase - one that will deliver the best terms...
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Hotspots 19 NOV 2013

What types of properties are considered risky by lenders?

There are certain factors that could affect your home loan application and it’s not just your credit history.  Did...
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Tax & Legal 15 NOV 2013

Investors ask: SMSFs and property

"I have an investment property in my SMSF and it is providing some cash flow. I can put in the extra $25,000...
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jason paetow
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Finance 15 NOV 2013

There is no guarantee of success with property investment!

If you’re like most Australians, the dream of paying off your mortgage sooner rather than later, working less, having...
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todd hunter
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Hotspots 14 NOV 2013

Are they? Are they really?

It’s being bantered all over the press everywhere, the property market has out priced first home buyers and they have...
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Our Portfolio 14 NOV 2013

Gearing up for our next purchase

There’s a certain sense of madness about at the moment in the property market.
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paul benion
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Tax & Legal 14 NOV 2013

The ABC of tax depreciation

The following points about tax depreciation should be considered when buying an investment property for the first time....
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otto dargan
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Finance 12 NOV 2013

How to get a low rate with a 95% loan

Banks don’t normally give big discounts for high LVR loans. So how can you get a sharp rate discount without a big...
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rolf howard
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Finance 08 NOV 2013

Be wary of the banks

The banks are once again actively courting potential home buyers with offers of very attractive low deposit loan...
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 08 NOV 2013

Investors ask: holiday rentals

"I'm considering adding a holiday rental to my portfolio, although I'm worried about having a steady enough rental...
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richard symes
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Hotspots 05 NOV 2013

Tougher hurdles ahead for younger home buyers

Changes to the Privacy Act take effect in March 2014 and some people who would be approved for finance today, may...
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Hotspots 04 NOV 2013

First home owners driving the concrete change

Now is the time to invest in inner city property. Since late last year there has been an influx of people purchasing...
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Hotspots 01 NOV 2013

Investors ask: Is it time to sell or hold tight in Gladstone?

  "We own two properties in Gladstone. We're not sure whether to sell or hold tight. What are prospects like for...
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Hotspots 01 NOV 2013

Investors confused about NRAS benefits

Despite the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) gaining traction in Australia’s regional cities, many...
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Hotspots 31 OCT 2013

What is a Section 149 certificate?

A Section 149 certificate can impact the approval process for your proposed development - but how does it work?
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paul wilson
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Hotspots 31 OCT 2013

Think you know how much your life costs? Think again...

Generally speaking, property investors are a financially savvy bunch. In order to get lending to fund your real estate...
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otto dargan
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Finance 30 OCT 2013

How to give yourself a rate cut

Why wait for the RBA when you can cut your own rate?
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