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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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Despite its declining values, Brisbane is predicted to overtake Sydney and Melbourne residential markets in 2019, as reported in The Australian Financial Review. According to ANZ, while Brisbane is likely to perform better than Sydney and Melbourne this year, prices will decline. “Brisbane will continue to outperform Sydney and Melbourne, but we’ll see some price …

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Do you want to invest in the next property hotspot – ‘Greater Springfield’? South East Queensland is predicted to be the new investment property hotspot, and it seems like Greater Springfield – a privately developed city within a city – will be its crowning jewel. This residential super region, west of Brisbane, will be the …

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