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How to access your equity (and what to do with it) Thursday, August 11, 2016

Saving up the cash for a deposit on a second property can be just as difficult as saving for your first home. So how do property investors manage to get their hands on enough money to build a dece ..

Could a buyer’s agent be your secret weapon? Thursday, August 11, 2016

Investing in property is a big decision that can keep even the most seasoned property investor awake at night. How do you know if you’ve got your investment strategy right? How can you make ..

5 tips for buying off the plan Thursday, August 11, 2016

When you’re looking to buy a property, a genuine bargain is the ultimate Holy Grail. We all want to buy at less than market value – and this is exactly the reason why it hardly ever ha ..

Welcome to our August newsletter Thursday, August 11, 2016

Whilst our property markets have cooled somewhat over winter, last week's rate cut from the RBA looks all set to motivate buyers and reignite property market activity in time for spring. ..

Welcome to our July newsletter Tuesday, July 12, 2016

With Britain’s vote to exit the EU and all the uncertainty that surrounded our own Federal Election this month, there’s a lot of volatility in our financial markets and our property ma ..

Why a building and pest inspection is a must for home buyers Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Did you know that termites damage more than 180,000 homes and buildings around Australia every year? That the high prevalence of rats and mice in Australian homes is a major facto ..

Which is the better investment – residential or commercial? Tuesday, July 12, 2016

With residential property prices escalating at an unprecedented rate, many investors looking to enter the property market are finding it increasingly difficult to get a foot on the first rung of t ..

The benefits of 'rentvesting' Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Rentvesting. It’s a whole new word in today’s popular culture, but it also represents a revolution in home buying strategy, particularly for first home buyers and those struggling to move ..

App review Monday, May 09, 2016

TrackMyGOALS Saving for a deposit on a property purchase can be a challenge – particularly for first home buyers. TrackMyGOALS is a handy app from ASIC’s MoneySmart range that gi ..

Wine review Monday, May 09, 2016

Wild Duck Creek Shiraz Reserve 2004 Lovingly produced by Wild Duck Creek Estate in Heathcote Victoria, this delicious Shiraz is made from visually perfect grapes selected from only the h ..

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