Strategies for borrowing with super (1740 Reads)

Borrowing in a super fund to invest in property is one of the hottest investment strategies ever introduced in Australia. In this article Grant Abbott, Australia's leading SMSF author and presented details his Top 8 SMSF borrowing strategies.
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Buying Off the Plan (4814 Reads)

Buying property ‘off the plan’, has become a popular choice for Australian investors. Delayed settlement and increased tax savings can prove enticing. But there are risks. Here are some tips to help make ‘off the plan’ purchases work for you.

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Mining Towns Offer the next big returns on investment - Moranbah (7826 Reads)

Dotted through the Queensland hinterland are little towns that are playing host to major new mining enterprises. They are small towns that have had sleepy livelihoods and haven’t shown up on the hot spot radar compared to their glamorous coastal neighbours.

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Property Derivatives (4168 Reads)

The following is an extract from a report by Luke Hatigan for Jones Lang Lasalle on propoerty Derivitaves.
Over the past year or so, news has reached Australia about the exceptional growth seen in the UK’s property derivatives market – the world’s leading market. Property derivatives are becoming a topic of interest in Australia. However, details about the area and what they involve are still relatively scarce. This month’s Economic Insight hopes to provide a brief overview of the topic.
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Resources boom underpinning top QLD suburbs (6315 Reads)

Nine of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
REIQ figures released today show that in the 12 months to the end of September, median house price growth has been the strongest in the suburban areas of Mt Isa, Belyando, Bowen and Cloncurry.
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Sea change: the next wave (4364 Reads)

The sea change phenomenon has arguably been the most talked about Australian property trend of the past decade.
In the summer edition of Queensland Property & Lifestyle, the sea change affect is examined to ascertain whether the hype is warranted and, more importantly, if it is here to stay.
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Trading places: Brisbane’s east side takes off (4261 Reads)

On cinema screens back in 1997, Darryl Kerrigan was offered the king’s ransom of $70,000 for his modest home, practically in Melbourne Airport’s backyard. If someone told you that 10 years on, property just a few streets from an airport would be worth 10 times that, your response would probably sound like something Mr Kerrigan would say: “Tell ’im he’s dreaming!”
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Government Seized Homes for Sale (9654 Reads)

We all know what an auction is, but not everyone knows about the various types of auctions out there. One of the most popular auctions -- and the type I'll be discussing -- is known as a seized property auction. A wide variety of items may be found there but I will specifically be speaking about real estate, which is always a hot seller at the auctions. Just like any other item of value, homes are also acquired by the federal government and are then offered up to the public through a live or online auction.
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Beware Of Preliminary Title Reports (2339 Reads)

The shakiest thing besides an earthquake is a preliminary title report. You can rely on these as much as winning the lottery with one dollar. These reports simply do not reveal encumbrances and liens that may be attached to the property, also they do not represent condition of title.
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Buying off-the-plan - the Risks and Rewards (5462 Reads)

Investing in property is a big leap for any investor. With sufficient research and due dilligence, making an investment in property can become simple and stress free.
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10 Steps to a great renovation result (4334 Reads)

The plethora of house makeover programmes on television over the past few years may be fun to watch, but they cater to families renovating their own home. They presume you have an (almost) unlimited budget for the renovation, a personal designer and a crew of 20 people to help you get it finished in one weekend!
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We are growing greener by the thousands (2797 Reads)

Australians are voting with their wallets for clean electricity, with nearly one thousand customers per day making the switch to GreenPower despite higher costs, according to a new report released this week.
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Rate Rise - No Problems (2594 Reads)

Just as Australian homeowners reeled from last week's announcement of another rise in interest rates, it seems there may be even further hikes in the near future - so what can you do to reduce the impact?
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Rental Property Agents : Five key considerations. (3263 Reads)

The Rental Property Agent can make or break a rental property as an investment. Knowing what to look for in an agent and getting the right one can take the hard work out property investment. In this article we look at the key attributes of good agents and how to look assess them.
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The REIQ guide to real estate lingo (3497 Reads)

So tenants in common have nothing to do with landlords and you can’t be registered as the owner of a property in Queensland if you are under 18? These are two of a number of terms found in the real estate industry that may at first glance seem a little confusing for first time property owners and investors.
But help is at hand with Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) accredited agencies being able to explain terminology to first time buyers and investors, and the REIQ’s guide to real estate lingo giving you the heads up on terms often used in the industry.
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Rental Guarantees - Be Wary (2880 Reads)

Vendors offering to guarantee the rental income from property purchased for investment purposes are usually associated with residential property, however, they are also offered for commercial and industrial property as well.

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Housing Affordability - what's the real story (9935 Reads)

Is housing affordability low because of?
(a) House prices

(b) Interest rates

(c) Excessive consumerism

(d) Not saving

(e) Wanting the best house first

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Investment Property Tax Allowances (Australia): The Basics (9370 Reads)

The Key To Profiting From Your Property Investment
Many property owners are losing potential tax credits by failing to take full advantage of a property’s tax depreciation potential. An often overlooked method of obtaining tax credits, property tax depreciation is available to any property owner who obtains assessable income by way of rent or operates a business from a property.
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Property Investment Australia (13398 Reads)

Property Investment in Australia is becoming increasingly important for investors around the world seeking capital growth in a stable political and economic environment.
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Australian women lead the global property charge (1815 Reads)

Australian women are more property savvy than their counterparts in New Zealand (NZ), United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, and have grand plans to grow their property portfolios, according to research released this month.
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