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20/08/2008 Step by step guide to refinancing Switching to a new loan or a new lender can help soften the blow of the recent rate increases. Michael Lee, consumer services, Mates Rates Mortgages shows you how to do it effectively. more..
21/07/2008 When the rental price is right! Is your asking price right? Maximising rental yield depends on getting the optimal rent for your particular property, and Pamela Yardney shows how it’s done more..
21/07/2008 Avoiding GST traps on off-the-plan purchases A growing concern for investors who buy off the plan can arise through a Division in the GST law, which vendors and developers can exploit to pass GST costs onto buyers. As Michael Quinn explains, uninformed investors can be hit with GST bills they never expected, and which can run into tens of thousands of dollars more..
20/06/2008 To have and to and to hold? Commonly regarded as the sensible option for investors, is buy and hold ever not a sound strategy? more..
20/06/2008 Taking the risk out of joint ventures Joint ventures can be a good way to fast-track your portfolio, but they can also be risky. more..
16/05/2008 Choosing tenants and dealing with repairs Some landlords lose sight of the basics when it comes to taking care of their investment property, or simply don’t know what is really involved in the day-to-day running of a rental property. Pamela Yardney presents a crash course on how to manage your biggest asset more..
16/05/2008 Depreciation: Your guide to maximising your cash flow Investment property depreciation provides investors with substantial tax benefits, which can help them improve their cash flow and increase their return on investment. David Kelly from Gleeds Australia explains more..
18/04/2008 Buying blind or sight unseen on the internet The urge to make big bucks in a red-hot property market is driving many investors to embark on riskier tactics such as buying sight-unseen on the internet. Do the benefits outweigh the risks and how can you play it safe? more..
18/04/2008 10 ways to succeed in property investment According to John Kovacs, spotting a top property deal is just a matter of knowing what to look for. Our checklist will help determine if your potential purchase measures up more..
14/03/2008 Simple strategies to nullify a rate rise Some tips for savvy homeowners and investors from Wizard Home Loans chairman and founder Mark Bouris to create a buffer against future rate rises. more..
22/02/2008 Beginner’s guide to investing in commercial properties With commercial properties running hot at the moment, investors are increasingly being lured into this complex sector. John Moore, president of PIAA, outlines key steps to take before investing in commercial properties more..
12/02/2008 Honeymoon rates – are they good value? According to Xinc Mortgage Brokers, there are some excellent honeymoon rates on offer in the home loan market; however, investors need to understand how they work in order to choose the right type of loan for their situation. more..
18/01/2008 Bidding tactics that could save you thousands Auctions are high-pressure affairs and this is why you must be prepared . . . Patrick Bright shows you how to give yourself the best chance of winning in an auction more..
18/01/2008 The positives of negative gearing How negative gearing could help you turn a negatively geared property into a positive cash-flow situation more..
7/12/2007 Buyer Beware: Understanding building and pest inspections Building and pest inspections highlight a property’s defects and can often help buyers negotiate a lower purchase price. While most investors agree that property inspections are essential, many are in the dark on how to make sense of the ticks in the boxes more..
7/12/2007 Property inspections: Danger signs A list of the danger signs to watch for in building and pest inspections. more..
7/12/2007 Building inspections: Top 10 cover ups and estimated costs A list of the 10 most common cover ups and what they are likely to cost. more..
7/12/2007 Depreciation and Capital Gains Tax: How to make the most out of your investment property Claiming depreciation on your property can increase your cash flow as you realise all allowable deductions against the income you receive from your investment, under the Income Assessment Act 1997 more..
16/11/2007 Top 20 questions to ask your property advisors Questions to ask your property advisor about them, their commissions and qualifications more..
22/10/2007 Top tips from the Reno Kings Reno Kings Geoff Doidge and Paul Elslick have been renovating properties for several years. Doidge shares the Reno Kings’ top tips for effective property renovations more..
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