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Avoid investment mistakes with these tips

Date: 12/06/2012

Property investment can be a great way to add wealth, but to avoid investment mistakes, the process must be carried out with a responsible and targeted strategy.

Whether you decide to subdivide existing property, renovate to add value or buy off-the-plan real estate, one aspect remains the same – the more research and preparation you do prior to any financial commitments, the better off you will be.

Foresight often results in the efficient management of time and higher yields in the form of rent or sales returns.

Financing your project

Securing funds for title acquisition, refurbishments or land development can be a tricky process.

Detailed plans of what you hope to accomplish with realistic timelines are required not only for your loan application but also for your own profit projections.

Accurate quotes for construction and an estimate on your return will help you decide whether or not the project will be worth your time and money.

Taking out more money than you actually need to get the work done will not necessarily improve the building process but may negatively affect your budget.

Educating yourself on building rules and regulations

Accounting for the rules and regulations that affect your project will help you to avoid any unpleasant surprises associated with construction.

Zoning laws and environmental requirements have the ability to slow your project if all formalities are not carried out properly.

And since rules are different from region to region, it is advisable to look up requirements for your local municipality.

Permits and public protest can end up costing you much more than you were originally expecting to pay for a project.

It is vital that you get all information relating to your building to avoid costly investment mistakes that could negate any profits you plan on making.

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By Steve McKnight

Steve McKnight, the founder of PropertyInvesting.com, is a respected property investing authority as well as Australia's #1 best-selling business author.

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