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...
View ArticleDepreciation: 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...
View ArticleTo have and to and to hold?
Commonly regarded as the sensible option for investors, is buy and hold ever not a sound strategy? For many investors, buy and hold is the most appealing investment strategy available. David Stafford,...
View ArticleAvoiding 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,...
View ArticleWhen 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 When it comes to renting out a property at...
View ArticleStep 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. Step 1 - Make a...
View ArticleLandlord checklist when ending a tenancy contract
If you're considering giving your tenant the boot, make sure you follow the proper procedures to avoid any potential confusion. - Check the notice period in your state that is required to terminate a...
View Article5 ways to make the most of the latest rate cut
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? Here are a few...
View ArticleTop shelf investments
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...
View ArticleCity vs Country Property
Investment criteria - city location If you're set to buy a property in the big smoke, make sure your potential property investment the following criteria: - Inner city properties within 10km of the CBD...
View ArticleHow to deal with emergency repairs
Emergency repairs relate to situations where immediate action is required to resolve a problem that could lead to damage to the property, human injury or make the property unliveable. There are a...
View ArticleTravel to Sydney, Australia: A guide
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View ArticleItalian Persuasion and Sales Secrets
By Yanik Silver www.SurefireMarketing.comDuring a recent vacation to Italy I've been watching, listening and observing how the Italians persuade, influence and make the sale. It's fascinating and...
View ArticleHow to Make This Year Your Best Year Ever
By Yanik Silver www.SurefireMarketing.com Every year I've been in business for myself online has been better than the previous one. Recently, I decided to create an "Apprentice" program (Yes, even...
View ArticleOverheating can cause major damage in modern cars
The early onset of high temperatures in Queensland could catch out motorists who have neglected to maintain their car’s cooling system, warns the state’s peak motoring body.RACQ vehicle technologies...
View ArticleHouse prices to soar
Housing prices could be about to rocket as rising interest rates and rapid population growth create serious housing affordability issues across the country, according to a leading economist with the...
View ArticleNew home sales surge
August saw the highest increase in new home sales in three years, as first time buyers rush to secure the First Home Buyers Grant before it is reduced at the end of the year.
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