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Hotspots 06 APR 2013

Bonuses, incentives and rewards that you need

As Australian house prices continue to edge ever higher, property developers are becoming more creative with their...
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Finance 05 APR 2013

How to get control of your finances

How much do I earn? This is a statement easily answered as you know your income and how much tax you pay. But do you...
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Hotspots 05 APR 2013

Styling tips you shouldn't overlook

In prepping your property – whether for sale, for rent, or for stay – it is very important to keep the outdoors as...
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 01 APR 2013

Ownership structures: more important than you think

Investors should pay particular attention to the ownership structure of their property or properties as it could have a...
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Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Things every investor can do in four days

There are so many things investors can do to fix up their property to either attract buyers or renters over the next...
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Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Investors Ask: Can I expect capital growth?

Q: I’ve recently increased the rent on my investment property and am now achieving a gross yield of 6.8 per cent....
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rory orourke
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Hotspots 27 MAR 2013

Ensuring you don't overcapitalise

During the last six months of 2012 the value of building approvals for home renovations in Western Australia totaled...
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Finance 26 MAR 2013

Does Size Matter with Discount Interest Rates?

Investors are constantly looking for discounts on their rates, but is it really saving you as much as you think?
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paul benion
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Hotspots 25 MAR 2013

Rental returns for apartments outstrip houses

Apartments are now the favoured asset choice for investors in Australia as they generally offer higher rental returns...
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Finance 25 MAR 2013

What is equity?

When searching for your next property investment and you wonder what is fuelling this insatiable demand for more growth...
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Finance 21 MAR 2013

Should you request a holding deposit?

A holding deposit is an amount of money (usually the equivalent of one week's rent) that is paid by the applicant...
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Hotspots 21 MAR 2013

The Granny Flat Revolution

Once upon a time, Granny Flats were viewed as ‘an illegal garage conversion’ where you could provide cheap...
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 21 MAR 2013

Six ways to improve your rent

Investors are constantly looking to improve their rents and push up their investment property's returns. Here are six...
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Hotspots 20 MAR 2013

2013: Finally time to live the French dream?

Owning a house in France has been the lifelong dream of many Australians for decades.  The picturesque image of a...
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Hotspots 19 MAR 2013

Think before you build

Site conditions can affect the price of building and the layout or design of the house that will be possible to build...
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Hotspots 19 MAR 2013

My month in the US so far

March has been quite a month! I just arrived in Montana, where the temperatures are freezing and the wind is blustery,...
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 15 MAR 2013

Millions Of Australians have been tricked

A great reason to invest in property: Secure Retirement! Like many others in the much maligned Baby Boomer demographic,...
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Hotspots 14 MAR 2013

Investors Ask: What does due diligence entail?

Q. I’m looking to buy my first investment property to rent out and I’ve never looked at property much before. I...
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paul benion
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Hotspots 13 MAR 2013

Choosing your quantity surveyor

As we approach the start of a new financial year,  a large number of Australian property investors will undertake a...
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simon pressley
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Hotspots 13 MAR 2013

Is the 'halo effect' holding you back?

‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ is just as true in astute property investment as it is in life. Property...
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Hotspots 11 MAR 2013

What is a short sale?

A short sale is the sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale of the property will not be enough to pay...
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Hotspots 08 MAR 2013

Before you build it is essential to choose the right site

When choosing a block, consider the location to ensure that it incorporates your budget and has the appropriate...
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paul benion
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Finance 04 MAR 2013

Home loans for investment house jumps by nearly $1b

The decision by the RBA to cut interest rates over the past year is having a positive impact on the property investment...
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Hotspots 04 MAR 2013

Be wary of building incentives

If you’ve been looking into building a new home through a home building company you would have noticed a large number...
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2013

An "unfair advantage" - how to become a suburb expert

After you've decided on the type of property that suits your purpose [owner occupied or investment] and fits your...
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