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By Sharon Fox-Slater on 29 Oct 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Some small-scale property development projects can deliver profits upwards of 20 per cent, but choosing the right site can be a major challenge. Holding costs, while you get plans approved and building quotes, really add up. That means it is often better for development beginners to consider buying a run-down property ...
By Sharon Fox-Slater on 19 Sep 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
On the surface, the Australian love affair with investment property is puzzling. Two thirds of investors lose money each year, shelling out thousands more on related expenses than they receive back in rent, according to the Australian Taxation Office. So what’s driving our love for investment? ...
By Sharon Fox-Slater on 20 Aug 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Death and taxes are among life’s certainties. While landlords are generally well-informed on the tax implications of their investments, few consider the potential impact of a tenant passing away. When the worst happens, it is important to act with compassion and sensitivity while also minimising the financial fall-out ...
By Sharon Fox-Slater on 25 Jul 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Like everyone else, tenants value their time – and personally inspecting rental properties is time-consuming. That means listings need to give them all the information they need to decide if the property is suitable before they hop in the car to take a look. And yet many listings fall short, to the disadvantage of the owners ...
By Pete Wargent on 10 Jul 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Most of us have heard about the concept of compound growth, the snowballing effect caused by growth upon growth. The anecdotes associated with this term tend to be mildly interesting but not particularly useful in a practical sense. What does it mean when it comes to an investment portfolio? ...
By CoreLogic RP Data on 2 Jul 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
With the media focused on ‘doom and gloom’ for the property market over the past few weeks, Craig Mackenzie, who heads up RP Data’s corporate services division, takes us through the key drivers in the market. He explains that history and statistics tells us that there are two key drivers to the housing and related mortgage finance markets ...
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Chinese Property Investors Taking Over the Australian Market - Fact, Fiction or Fearmongering?
Why Taking a Long-term Position on Property Investment Can Reduce Risk
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Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins’ $10 Million Property Empire
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Thermally Efficient Homes
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“I’m Afraid Your Tenant Has Died…”
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Reading Your Body’s Book Of Disease!
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Melbourne Auction Results – February 16th, 2015
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SMSF Could Make it Difficult for First Home Buyers
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The Barry Plant Teddy Bear Trick
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The Seven Deadly Sins of Property Investing
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Top Ten Most Discounted Properties Nationwide – January 30, 2014
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