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According to Brisbane Airport Corporation, Brisbane’s New Runway is the largest aviation construction project in Australia. Since the initialisation of the project in 2012, it is now in the major stages of construction, with a track to open in mid 2020. Once open next year, around this time, Brisbane will have doubled its current capacity …

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“A good property manager will help you make the most of your investment property and achieve the best return on your investment. A poor one can cost you money in multiple ways including poor tenant selection, careless inspections and extended vacancy periods.” ~ Property Boss This article will help you ask the right questions and …

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Investors in Australia have embraced the concept of dual occupancy properties. Dual occupancy homes are cleverly designed, efficient homes which are great for a modern multi-generational family as well as separate tenancies. Dual occupancy properties have a unique design where two dwellings – detached or attached – are constructed on the same block of land. …

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People buy investment properties to increase their wealth, and the best way to increase your wealth is by increasing the amount of equity in your property. Equity is the value of your property minus the debt. So there are two ways to increase the equity: 1. Capital growth The market pushes the value up, and …

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Getting the costs right…from the start You’re ready to think about getting an investment property. So what’s the first step? How much can you borrow? You jump straight onto one of the bank’s websites and find a Loan Repayment Calculator, which will tell you how much you can borrow and what the repayments will be. …

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What is the number one mistake? That property is all about property, when it’s really all about the financials. Follow this simple guide with easy to follow strategies and  tools to help you avoid making the same mistake as everyone else! Do you know what your goals are? –       To pay off your home loan …

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Finding the right investment property is not as easy as just going down to the bank or the real estate agent and asking them for an investment property. “As a property expert and strategist, I’ve looked at thousands of properties and worked with hundreds of clients … and I know through experience what works. We …

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With investors moving away from the capitals, regional property hotspots might be the answer for those looking to invest in 2019. NSW’s regional property market such as Newcastle & Lake Macquarie are currently outperforming their metro cousins and may be attractive to investors in the current condition of the property market. About 30% of the …

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Nearly 37km from the CBD, Kellyville is becoming an investment property destination for several buyers. While being convenient to everything one may need, it is a beautiful country meets city suburb nestled in nature. Serene and calming, a place one would like to come home to. Over the last five years, Kellyville has been transformed …

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  After a long time in the queue to become the next capital to boom, it could finally be the time for Brisbane to shine. Supported by the largest infrastructure spending since the 2011 flood recovery, economic growth and employment opportunities have been on the rise. Properties in Brisbane are more affordable with relatively higher …

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