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Summer Is Over But Things Are Still Hot

Released March 17 2015 Auction clearance rates for Sydney and Melbourne remain strong and there are signs of price growth in the market. Brisbane is sending mixed messages to the market and to investors. The Stat Auction clearance rates report the number ofRead More...

Andrew Stow

March 17th, 2015

Stats & Data

11 Ideas to Increase Rents

My favourite of Steve McKnight’s books is From 0 to 260+ Properties in 7 Years. The reason I love it is because it’s packed full of practical tips and detailed strategies on deal evaluation. It was the first of Steve’s books that IRead More...

Jason Staggers

March 14th, 2015

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4 Ways to Fund the Growth of Your Property Portfolio

According to the ATO, the average property investor is not even close to achieving financial freedom through real estate. Here’s what we know from the data: About 73 percent of property investors own only one property. About 19 percent of property investors ownRead More...

Jason Staggers

March 10th, 2015

How To Finance Investment Property - Articles

What The “%&#$” Is A Section 32?

I still remember the first time I met an agent for a viewing at a property for sale. After walking around for a few minutes and sharing with him my investing strategy, he asked me, “Would you like me to send you aRead More...

Jason Staggers

March 6th, 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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The Dangers of Cross-Collateralisation

A common strategy for property investors is to use existing equity in either a family home or investment property to acquire new properties. Tapping into this equity can help investors build wealth more quickly while avoiding the capital gains tax triggered by aRead More...

Jason Staggers

February 26th, 2015

How To Finance Investment Property - Articles

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

How To Buy An Investment Property - Articles

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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5 Reasons Artificially Low Interest Rates Suck Long-Term

After 18 months of historically low interest rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) just knocked an additional 25 basis points off the cash rate. Many expect another rate cut to come later this year. Property investors and home owners with a mortgageRead More...

Jason Staggers

February 12th, 2015

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