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Property Investment Expert Opinion

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Our Portfolio 15 DEC 2014

How we saved money on our Port Kembla investment property purchase

As I write this column, we’re about three weeks away from settling on our recent purchase in Port Kembla.
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damian collins
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Finance 12 DEC 2014

3 roads to take when your interest-only period ends

With a recent surge in interest-only loans issued to Australian property investors, what happens when the interest-only...
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richard symes
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Finance 12 DEC 2014

4 ways to avoid a post-Christmas credit crisis

Planning ahead this festive season can save an unwanted default on your file. 
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zaki ameer
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Hotspots 08 DEC 2014

To fix or not to fix?

With property prices climbing and interest rates unconventionally low, investors are increasingly wondering whether...
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suburbs
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2014

Investors ask: Suburbs set to take off

Q. How can you identify an area that might be about to take off, and does getting down on the ground give you a better...
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rory orourke
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Hotspots 04 DEC 2014

5 things to consider before buying a house and land package

House and land packages have traditionally been very popular with investors in Western Australia, but with such a large...
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damian collins
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Hotspots 03 DEC 2014

Perth suburb set to perform

An urban renewal program for a north-east suburb in Perth is set to be turbo charged following the release of a...
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nick burke
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Finance 02 DEC 2014

7 killer strategies for manufacturing your own equity: part 3

There is a little-known, poorly understood (but highly powerful) strategy for creating instant equity that could...
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rich harvey
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Hotspots 01 DEC 2014

Picking apart the unit market

In today's crowded unit investment market, it's getting difficult to know exactly where or what to invest in.
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marie mortimer
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Hotspots 01 DEC 2014

When to walk away

Whether you're looking for a home or an investment property, it pays to know when to compromise and when to just walk...
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lachlan walker
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Hotspots 01 DEC 2014

Brisbane's time to shine

The Brisbane property market is coming into its own, as results from the September quarter illustrate a positive...
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deposit home
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Hotspots 28 NOV 2014

Investors ask: Improving cash flow

Q. I need to balance out my portfolio, so – other than waiting for the rental market to improve and paying down my...
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paul wilson
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Hotspots 28 NOV 2014

One roof, twice the rent

How can you create two income streams from one property without compromising on quality, tenant experience and...
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sam saggers
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Hotspots 26 NOV 2014

6 mistakes that cost you time and money

There are some things you can't control about your portfolio's growth, but these common mistakes are completely...
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gavin smith
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Finance 24 NOV 2014

7 home loan tips for self-employed borrowers

How can self-employed borrowers prepare themselves financially to give themselves the best chance of successfully...
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Tax & Legal 21 NOV 2014

Investors ask: SMSF properties

Q. Provided my self-managed super fund (SMSF) trust deed allows for property investment, are there certain types of...
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jane eyles bennett
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Hotspots 21 NOV 2014

4 reasons to say 'no' to feature walls

There are some renovation trends that you need to steer clear of if you want to increase the aesthetic appeal and...
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anton hamer
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Finance 19 NOV 2014

5 simple tips to save on your home loan

With interest rates and the cost of living set to rise next year, it may be time to re-examine your budget and identify...
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rory orourke
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Hotspots 17 NOV 2014

Why Perth house prices still represent fair value for money

Despite negative news coverage and less-than-exciting price growth predictions – Perth still offers great...
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port kembla coastline
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Our Portfolio 14 NOV 2014

Cash flow is king

In this month's column, I'll detail how we're balancing our need for properties with good cash flow with our desire...
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Hotspots 12 NOV 2014

Investors ask: Cheap ways to increase rental yield

Q. I often hear about ways to increase your rental yield, but they usually revolve around spending a lot of money or...
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nick burke
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Finance 10 NOV 2014

7 killer strategies for manufacturing your own equity: part 2

Investors need equity to keep growing their property portfolios – but how can you speed up the process? Here are...
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peter o malley
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Hotspots 05 NOV 2014

Finding value: how to extract the best from the market

Even though it might seem optimistic to seek value in a market that has been rising for two years, there are still...
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harry c intro031114
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Hotspots 05 NOV 2014

9 steps to successful negotiation

Successful property investors know how to negotiate – and nailing negotiations is about more than just talking.
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andrew crossley
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Finance 31 OCT 2014

Fixed versus variable rates

Rates are at record lows, but they're not expected to stay there much beyond mid-next year – so investors need to...
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