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Leases generally specify a method of rent review, often on an annual basis. How time sensitive are such reviews?
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Sharing the ownership of an investment property can be a great way for first-time investors to enter the market. However, there are a couple of risks you should…
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Carrying too much high-interest debt can cripple your entire life. It causes stress in families, limits your life choices, can keep you trapped in a job you hat…
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Kitchens are a special hub in the home. It’s where meals are savoured, memories are created, and friends and family congregate. Today the space is as necessary …
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It was another strong week for Australia’s two largest auction markets with 80% of homes selling under the hammer.
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When researching locations for property investment, experienced investors consider how many new projects are currently being worked on or are in the pipeline.
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Unlike Melbourne and Sydney’s recent roller coaster housing markets, Canberra’s rate of price growth has been far more regular, with a consistent rise in median…
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WA’s economy is unquestionably turning around, with office vacancy rates falling, population again inching upwards, mining activity returning and jobs being cre…
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If you’re new to property investment, you may not have a relationship with a property manager, meaning finding a good one should be high on your priority list.
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It is common for a named purchaser under a contract of sale of land to nominate an additional or substitute purchaser. A nomination, in its simplest form, is a…
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With higher numbers of both domestic and international students, comes a higher demand for student-friendly accommodation. For property investors, student accom…
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Romans created bathhouses as a way to socialise and relax. Regardless of whether you have a bath or not, your bathroom should be a space to do just that – relax…
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