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9 things to consider before buying investment property
A drastic undersupply of housing to accommodate Australia’s growing population has led to extremely low rental vacancy rates. The national vacancy rat... Read More -
Be a man or woman with a plan
When you're just starting out, your main aim is probably just trying to secure a worthwhile property. However, to be truly successful, you need ... Read More -
City living or country retreat?
Since one of the primary drivers of property prices is where people choose to live, I like to know where future population growth is likely to occur t... Read More -
Don't buy badly
Even in a buyers’ market it is still possible to buy badly. You can buy the wrong home for your family, or you can commit the lesser but still signifi... Read More -
Don't show weakness
A key focus for many buyers at the moment is to not pay too much. Fair enough – it’s a healthy focus But if this is the only focus, then as a buyer of... Read More -
Don't show your hand too soon
Just because we’re in a buyer’s market, with some great opportunities to buy good properties well, don’t think that means you have the upper hand when... Read More -
How much is that property really worth?
If you're looking to buy your next home or investment property, or even if you're considering selling your property, a question you would be... Read More -
How to find property bargains
With rumblings in the media about the Australian property bubble bursting and prices starting to come down, it might seem like the time to find yourse... Read More -
How to keep good tenants
A prospective tenant of a Melbourne house recently offered management agent Melanie Dennis $50 a week more than the $400/week rent being asked at the ... Read More -
Invest like Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is arguably the greatest investor of all time. He has a great track record of creating and maintaining his wealth through share investm... Read More
