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16 Jul Buying property with self-managed super funds – Andrew Mirams

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Introduction Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are a way of saving for your retirement. The difference between a SMSF and other types of funds is that the members of an SMSF are usually also the trustees (or directors). This means the members of the SMSF run it for...

15 Jul More accurate rental yield predictions – Dr Andy Krause

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We talk to one of the authors of a new research model built to increase the accuracy of rental yield predictions. Dr Andy Krause explains how this can be a brilliant tool for investors and we tell you how you can get your hands on the...

14 Jul How to buy before the boom – John McGrath

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In his column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the importance of buying the best property before the boom. Here's what he had to say: It’s the Holy Grail for aspiring investors – picking the right suburb and buying cheap just before it booms. But how do you do that? Research...

14 Jul Little known co-ownership benefit + How to detect a spruiker

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Housing is the single biggest asset class in Australia, worth an estimated $6.5 trillion across 9.6 million dwellings. CoreLogic RP Data released its national Profile of the Australian Residential Property Investor and we catch up with Cameron Kusher as he picks out the highlights. There are...

14 Jul Tenants at legal risk – Shannon Davis

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We have some news today that will have major ramifications for investors and property manages and could see some tenants getting into some legal difficulties. In today's show we talk to Shannon Davis, from Image Property Management. Transcript: Kevin: I mentioned at the start of the show about an...

13 Jul Keeping your reno on track – Patrick Bright

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According to real estate author and buyer’s agent Patrick Bright, the easiest way to keep a renovation on track is to ensure all the tradespeople do their work in the right sequence. He has some tips on getting the sequence right in a way that...

12 Jul How to win at auction – Michael Yardney

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Many home buyers and investors are a little intimidated by the thought of bidding for a property at auction. Michael Yardney points out that if you avoid properties that are up for sale at auction, you’re going to miss out on a lot of good...

11 Jul Off the plan finance pre approvals – Mark Mendel

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Lenders should be required to provide off-the-plan apartment purchasers with a funding pre-approval that will last them until settlement according to iBuyNew CEO Mark Mendel. He explains that if banks are prepared to fund a development for construction, then they should take the same stance...

10 Jul The 'halo effect' and its impact on buying decisions – Peter Gionoli

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If you have a background in marketing or if you have just started to dig around in the world of property investment, you may have stumbled across the term ‘halo effect’. This halo effect can be a trap for investors because rather than choosing an...