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Another 8 property investment myths

In a previous article I explained how despite us living in a land of plenty, the sad reality is that the majority of Australians will never achieve financial freedom. On the other hand a small group of Australian property investors are becoming very wealthy. Today I continue exploring the common money myths that hold many people [...]

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10 of Albert Einstein’s best quotes

May 17, 2012

Albert Einstein’s theory about how fast the universe is expanding has been proved correct by British scientists who praised his … read more..

Property Update

Fortune will favour the patient

May 16, 2012

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wave a magic wand and instantly pull the Australian economy and property markets out of … read more..

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The bigger they are, the harder they fall

April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

As China and India continues their economic expansion at breakneck speed, there are concerns surrounding the long-term stability of this new, Asiatic global powerhouse. Making matters worse, a skyscraper construction boom across many Indian and Chinese cities is ringing alarm bells for some analysts, who have found a historical correlation between construction of the world’s [...]

Property Update

Fortune will favour the patient

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wave a magic wand and instantly pull the Australian economy and property markets out of uncertainty and into a robust recovery? Barring an unlikely Fairy Godmother popping in to grant us that one wish, the only thing we can do at the moment is watch, wait and remember [...]

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Is 2012 the year of rising rents?

May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

At times of slower property price growth; let’s be honest – no price growth in some areas, property investors count on rising rents to boost their investment returns. The fact is, since the beginning of 2006 rental growth across the combined capital cities has outpaced the growth in home values.

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5 top tips to negotiate your way into a pre-auction purchase

March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When a purchaser gets involved in negotiating for a property they’ve fallen in love with, emotions can rule logic. It’s easy to get caught in the moment and end up paying more than you perhaps should.

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Fortune will favour the patient

May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wave a magic wand and instantly pull the Australian economy and property markets out of uncertainty and into a robust recovery? Barring an unlikely Fairy Godmother popping in to grant us that one wish, the only thing we can do at the moment is watch, wait and remember [...]

Gold Coast loses its lustre with international developers

May 15, 2012 · 4 Comments

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that Queensland’s property market has had a less than sunny run lately. A dark cloud has shrouded many parts of the Brisbane housing sector and Gold Coast real estate prices have fallen substantially in recent months as buyers look for their little piece of paradise [...]

Michael Matusik says there are some positive signs for our property markets

May 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The usual drill – three minutes of your time and all with a positive feel.  Monday is the day to be down, Saturdays are for looking up.

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The bigger they are, the harder they fall

April 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

As China and India continues their economic expansion at breakneck speed, there are concerns surrounding the long-term stability of this new, Asiatic global powerhouse. Making matters worse, a skyscraper construction boom across many Indian and Chinese cities is ringing alarm bells for some analysts, who have found a historical correlation between construction of the world’s [...]

How to get started in property development

April 9, 2012 · 3 Comments

In these changing times, when property investors can no longer count on double digit price growth , many  are considering getting started in property development to help them ‘manufacture’ some capital growth. While property development can be very lucrative, many beginning property developers get themselves into trouble because they don’t know what they don’t know. [...]

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Is 2012 the year of rising rents?

May 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

At times of slower property price growth; let’s be honest – no price growth in some areas, property investors count on rising rents to boost their investment returns. The fact is, since the beginning of 2006 rental growth across the combined capital cities has outpaced the growth in home values.

The insider’s top six property management tips

April 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

When it comes to managing your investment property to ensure you get the best possible returns, nothing beats the inside scoop from a property management professional who knows the ins and outs of looking after landlords. So we thought…why not share our top six tips on how to best manage your investment property, compiled by [...]

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5 top tips to negotiate your way into a pre-auction purchase

March 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

When a purchaser gets involved in negotiating for a property they’ve fallen in love with, emotions can rule logic. It’s easy to get caught in the moment and end up paying more than you perhaps should.

Buying a property investment in Victoria? The rules have changed.

March 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Whether you are buying a property investment or your next home in Victoria you will find that the cooling-off rules have changed since the 1st of March. Each state has slightly different rules that allow purchasers to “cool off” – change their minds. In Victoria you have 3 working days to back out of a [...]