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24/05/2009 |
Prepaying interest
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Michael Quinn examines whether prepaying interest in the current low-rate environment makes financial sense for investors
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30/04/2009 |
Longer vs shorter leases
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As a landlord, should you lock your tenants in for a longer term, or shorter lease terms to allow for rental increases? What's the optimum length of leases to ensure maximum income? Chris Rolls explains
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20/03/2009 |
Renting by the room
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Renting your property out by the room can be a profitable strategy, but you need to be aware of the risks involved. We asked two experts for their guidance on how you can make it work
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2/10/2008 |
Pristine landscaping
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A key component in adding value to a property is by way of the gardens says horticultural and landscape consultant, Mark Brombal
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26/09/2008 |
City vs country property
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Are you set to buy a property in the big smoke, or are you considering real estate in a regional location? Either way, you should check your investment against these criteria to ensure your potential investment stacks up
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18/09/2008 |
Top shelf investments
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Australia's most exclusive suburbs enjoyed capital growth rates of up to 40% in 2007 but will this strong performance continue? Tim Derham, director of boutique real estate agency Abercromby's Real Estate explains.
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3/09/2008 |
5 ways to make the most of the latest rate cut
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News of the latest mortgage rate cut is music to the ears of thousands of Australian home owners. But how can you really maximise the opportunity that has just presented itself?
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20/08/2008 |
Step by step guide to refinancing
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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.
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21/07/2008 |
When the rental price is right!
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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
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21/07/2008 |
Avoiding GST traps on off-the-plan purchases
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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
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20/06/2008 |
To have and to and to hold?
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Commonly regarded as the sensible option for investors, is buy and hold ever not a sound strategy?
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16/05/2008 |
Choosing tenants and dealing with repairs
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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
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16/05/2008 |
Depreciation: Your guide to maximising your cash flow
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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
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18/04/2008 |
Buying blind or sight unseen on the internet
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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?
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18/04/2008 |
10 ways to succeed in property investment
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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
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