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Property Investment Expert Opinion

kevin lee
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Hotspots 07 JAN 2013

Expert tips for first home buyers

It’s the New Year and for some people, their New Year resolution is to “settle down and buy their first home”.
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damian collins
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Hotspots 04 JAN 2013

Experts all investors need in their corner

There are so many different aspects to buying an investment property that it’s very difficult to do it successfully...
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Hotspots 01 JAN 2013

State of Markets - TAS January 2013

Essential information, plus expert insight on what is shaping the national property market...
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Hotspots 20 DEC 2012

If you are thinking of building you need to know what you are signing

If you approach the builder to make any changes after the contract is signed, be aware that there may be a cost in...
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Hotspots 13 DEC 2012

Glad to hear that we are retaining some of what makes Adelaide great

With all this development planning in Adelaide it is comforting to know that there is a policy in place to protect the...
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Hotspots 12 DEC 2012

To self manage, or not to self manage? That is the question.

To self manage, or not to self manage? That is the question
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Hotspots 06 DEC 2012

Do you really know what you are signing when building?

Some builders are offering extended warranties to their clients with many builders offering from 25 to 50 year...
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Hotspots 05 DEC 2012

How to raise rents without vacancies

If you’re anything like me, at some point, you’ve had difficulty deciding whether or not to raise the rent and how...
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Finance 05 DEC 2012

Why you wait for rate decreases and why you don’t get it all

So, the Reserve Bank of Australia has reduced the interest rate in December to 3% - the lowest since the global...
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andrew staehr
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Strata 101: Understand your scheme

Units, apartments and townhouses can present a great opportunity for investors looking to expand their property...
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2012

Be clear on your goal

Different investment goals yield different results, so be clear on your goal if you want to see success.
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Hotspots 30 NOV 2012

Investing in Sydney

Investing in Sydney - enough with generalising in the Sydney property market.
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Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Learning from my own mistakes

Investors typically make a number of simple mistakes that are easily overcome – by drawing on my experience, I can...
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Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

A timely reminder

It’s Asbestos Awareness Week folks and here’s a great website called www.asbestosawareness.com.au that gives you...
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kevin lee
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Hotspots 12 NOV 2012

Is it the end for ego-driven investors?

Unfortunately many investors unconsciously allow their 'ego' to control their property decision-making process which...
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helen collier kogtevs
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Hotspots 08 NOV 2012

Suburbs investors need to avoid: Response

I write this in response to the comments made on 'Suburbs investors need to avoid'.
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andrew staehr
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Hotspots 06 NOV 2012

Buyers beware: Crackdown on unit owners

Unit owners could find themselves in strife with their local councils if they move into units they have purchased,...
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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

The house and land debate

House and land packages offer investors a relatively straightforward approach to building a portfolio. But is it the...
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Hotspots 08 OCT 2012

Three tips to invest in the best (before the rest)

Springtime sees more buyers walk through the doors at open for inspections and raise their hands at auctions. ...
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Hotspots 12 SEP 2012

Spring to sprout change in the market

As this is my first blog I thought I’d start by providing some important information for first home buyers – the...
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Hotspots 22 AUG 2012

Maximize returns with a professional home stager

Investors should be considering a home stager as part of an investment team, just as they consider real estate agents,...
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andrew staehr
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Hotspots 15 AUG 2012

Andrew Staehr: Would you rent to smokers?

As strata legislation in NSW moves towards banning smoking on balconies and forcing smokers to contain their smoke, the...
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Hotspots 15 AUG 2012

What’s your game plan?

In property investment, even the most feasible investment selection can sometimes turn awry, so a strategic plan of...
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Hotspots 08 AUG 2012

Imogen Brown: Five steps for selling success

When your tenants are vacated and you're ready to sell, follow these five steps for success.
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 25 JUL 2012

Market tips the experts don't want you to know

A seasoned investor will be able to discern certain features of a market that could mean the difference between a poor...
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