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What is Negative Gearing – Explained in Full With Examples

Australians have a love affair with real estate, and rightfully so. It’s an asset that’s always in demand. It’s tangible, easy to understand, it offers proven returns, and you can use other people’s money to buy it. But all of those things areRead More...

Jason Staggers

April 14th, 2016

How to Beat Agents at the Underquoting Game

Agent underquoting has been in the media spotlight of late as both Victoria and New South Wales regulators have been cracking down on the practice. Underquoting is the misleading of a prospective buyer regarding the likely sales price of a property. It happensRead More...

Jason Staggers

January 21st, 2016

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How to Budget for Your First Investment Property

One thing I distinctly remember about my first investment property was the shock of the additional costs I incurred at settlement. I learned an important lesson. The total cost of acquiring a property will always amount to significantly more than the contract price. InRead More...

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June 18th, 2015

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Commercial Real Estate

My kids love to play Monopoly. I, on the other hand, am not a huge fan, primarily because the game takes so freaking long to play. No matter how fast we try to speed the game up, we never seem able to bankruptRead More...

Jason Staggers

June 9th, 2015

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3 Crucial Mindsets Every Investor Needs to Succeed

What do you see as the greatest hurdle between you and your wealth creation goals? Is it the limited amount of time to search for deals? Would it be the financial constraints of pulling together deposits or getting loans? Is it a lackRead More...

Jason Staggers

April 22nd, 2015

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5 Simple Steps to Establishing a Buying Budget

If you’ve ever purchased an investment property, you know that the total cost of acquiring the property can amount to significantly more than the contract price. Surprises on settlement day are never fun, so you need to make sure that you know exactlyRead More...

Jason Staggers

April 15th, 2015

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7 Financial Keys To A Happy Marriage

I know Valentine’s Day was a few weeks ago, but it’s always a good time to talk about the keys to a happy marriage. How does the saying go? “Happy wife, happy life?” My wife and I decided before we were married thatRead More...

Jason Staggers

March 2nd, 2015

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Property Conveyancing 101

For those just getting started in the world of property investing, there’s a heap to learn, not the least of which is the new lingo and jargon. Terms like CGT, LMI, LVR, depreciation, negative gearing, cash flow positive, equity, serviceability, yield, and yes,Read More...

Jason Staggers

February 23rd, 2015

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Should I Buy an Investment Property or PPoR First?

In a recent article, “Who’s Been Buying Australian Real Estate?,” I mentioned a growing trend of first homebuyers opting to purchase an investment property, rather than buying a principal place of residence (PPoR). According to the most recent residential property report out byRead More...

Jason Staggers

February 20th, 2015

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5 Simple Keys to Choosing the Right Investment Property

I heard from an investor this morning who shared with me the greatest challenge she is currently facing in buying a property, something she calls “analysis paralysis.” She’s trying to figure out what property to buy, but because of all the disjointed informationRead More...

Jason Staggers

February 16th, 2015

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