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paul glossop1
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Hotspots 30 JAN 2017

Rentvesting; what are the true numbers?

2017 has officially been deemed the year of the renter in Australia (especially Sydney). With property prices now above...
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luke graham
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Hotspots 25 JAN 2017

Is the Melbourne apartment market reaching saturation point?

A tale of two suburbs suggests this view is misleading. 
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Hotspots 24 JAN 2017

How to become a better citizen of a strata

While many property investors don't usually get exposed to a strata, it has undeniably become a large portion of the...
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taku ekanayake
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Hotspots 23 JAN 2017

Confessions of a millenial rentvestor

It wasn’t always a dream of mine to be renting.
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Finance 20 JAN 2017

5 savings tips to pay your mortgage off sooner

Paying off a mortgage as quickly as possible reaps many benefits – hundreds of thousands of them, actually!
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mike mortlock
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Hotspots 18 JAN 2017

Understanding depreciation on residential buildings

Many investors are stuck on a particular date when it comes to depreciation on residential buildings. But 1985...
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Tax & Legal 13 JAN 2017

How do you ‘Will’ assets held by a family trust?

Wealthy clients often hold assets in a family trust. And then the trust principal dies...
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marion mays profile 1
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Hotspots 13 JAN 2017

How to ‘buy right’

Property investing has definitely got its upsides and its downsides, talk to any property investor and they will tell...
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john flavell
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Finance 11 JAN 2017

Rates set to rise further in 2017

Looking ahead to 2017, a rate rise may be on the cards for Australia.  
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andrew zbik
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Finance 04 JAN 2017

5 ways to achieve your financial goals in 2017

What didn't you achieve in 2016? What can you do this year to catch up? Here are five tips to get you off to a good...
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cate bakos
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Hotspots 04 JAN 2017

5 tips for investing in 2017

On top of the usual New Year’s resolutions here are some areas you should be focusing your interest on if you want to...
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Hotspots 23 DEC 2016

8 ways to select the right tenant in a tough rental market

One of the biggest challenges an investor has to overcome is selecting the right tenant for their property. This is...
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irene limnios
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Hotspots 21 DEC 2016

Should FHOGs be extended to empty nesters?

Is extending the first home owner’s grant (FHOG) to people over 55 looking to move into the city and downsize, the...
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paul benion
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Hotspots 21 DEC 2016

Buying high-end properties isn’t the key to real estate wealth

It may surprise many first time investors that purchasing well-located lower-priced properties can deliver higher rates...
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Finance 15 DEC 2016

Is property a better asset class than shares?

Many people looking to create wealth are often torn between investing in property or investing in shares because while...
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inspection840
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Hotspots 07 DEC 2016

The right time to conduct a building and pest inspection

Undergoing a building and pest inspection at the wrong time can result in major headaches for you, should it be done...
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leonard teplin blogger
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Hotspots 07 DEC 2016

Are one-bedroom apartments a dying breed?

If you’re an off-the-plan investor you may have noticed a downslide in the number of one-bedroom apartments available...
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james fox
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Hotspots 05 DEC 2016

Four tips to identify the drivers of capital growth

Investors are concerned with a variety of wealth growing factors, but capital growth is undeniably an important factor...
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justine stedman
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Hotspots 02 DEC 2016

5 top tips to make the most of your backyard

As land space is increasingly shrinking and home owners are sacrificing space for location, gain value by turning your...
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Hotspots 02 DEC 2016

How to benefit from direct communication with a seller

If you’re relying on your agent to do all the talking with the buyer you might be missing out according to Century 21...
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paul glossop1
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Hotspots 28 NOV 2016

Which capital city presents the best buying opportunities?

With 2016 coming to a close, it’s worth looking at which cities have been performing – and where investors should...
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shane kempton
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Hotspots 28 NOV 2016

7 deadly sins made by investors

With interest rates now at record lows, more people are deciding to buy an investment property to help fund their...
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money red
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Hotspots 27 NOV 2016

How can you minimise the costs of holding an investment property?

Keeping and maintaining an investment property entails different expenses that usually varies depending on many...
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Cash hand
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Hotspots 26 NOV 2016

Real costs to consider when holding an investment property

While many property investors tend to take a breather after paying the deposit and budgeting the mortgage repayments...
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Cash hand
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Our Portfolio 25 NOV 2016

Find out how this investor created $1.8m by shelling out $1,000 every month

Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and his financial team have built an impressive 11-property portfolio worth...
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