How To Buy Property

Home Buyers – Property Condition at Settlement

All too often we see the excitement of a client’s house purchase spoiled by a vendor that leaves the property in a mess.In saying that, I recognise that many vendors go to great lengths to leave the property in pristine order; often in better orderRead More...

Lewis O'Brien

April 1st, 2019

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What If the Worst Happens?

The Australian Financial Review has reported that Morgan Stanley, an investment bank, is expecting residential property prices to be negatively affected by changing expectations and credit availability, resulting in a percentage value decline in the “high single digits”.It raises the question of ‘whatRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 2nd, 2018

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Buy The Cream, Not The Crap

Last weekend I delivered my first, last and only 1-day Perth seminar to a packed room of savvy property investors.During the morning session, I provided a comprehensive snapshot of the WA property market using six ‘market snapshot optics’ so as to conclude whetherRead More...

Steve McKnight

March 1st, 2018

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Why Big Price Discounts Don’t Always Make Great Deals

Do you like a bargain? I do! I’m all about finding great deals, especially if they’re real estate related. After all, a dollar saved is a dollar made, right? While a big price reduction is sure to tickle your greed gland, the discount mayRead More...

Steve McKnight

June 21st, 2017

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Finding Joint Venture Partners

With the economy showing signs of tightening and banks already creeping interest rates up, it’s time to start thinking creatively when financing your property deals. Joint venturing and money partnering is often overlookedRead More...

Matt Jones

February 9th, 2017

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A Three-Pronged Approach to Finding Deals

With the property market in overdrive in some states, it’s becoming increasingly important to find new and creative ways to ensure the flow of great property deals heading your direction. To become a successful full time property investor that can sustain multiple marketRead More...

Matt Jones

January 10th, 2017

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Tips & Tricks For Developers: 5 Critical Steps of Site Acquisition

In his latest installment of “Tips & Tricks for Developers,” Dean Parker shares his five critical steps of site acquisition – from submitting an offer subject to due diligence to making a decision on whether or not to proceed with the purchase.Read More...

Dean Parker

December 5th, 2016

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Location Land and Looks

Buying a property, whether it is to owner-occupy or for investment, can be an overwhelming process. There are many factors to consider and family, friends and colleagues love to come out of the woodwork to put their opinions forward; warranted or not. WhenRead More...

Peter Koulizos

August 18th, 2016

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Why Buying Investment Property Off-the-Plan is Dumb

Why Buying an Investment Property Off-the-Plan is Dumb

One of the first things you’ll need to decide as a real estate investor is whether to buy a new property or to find one with an established dwelling. Existing properties are perceived by many investors to be less attractive, requiring the hassleRead More...

Jason Staggers

June 3rd, 2016

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How Not to Back Out of a Contract

Buying an investment property is a big decision. With hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake, it’s no wonder investors sometimes get cold feet. There are ways for buyers to legally back out of a contract of sale, but be careful. Although realRead More...

Jason Staggers

May 12th, 2016

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