Monthly Archives: August 2009

How to buy a good property ~ 5 Success Principles

In buying properties, particularly apartments, I believe the decision making process will be balanced and sound if 5 important principles are covered: 1. Location I hate the cliché “Location, location, location”. Sure, it is to emphasise the importance of location … Continue reading

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“Where would I buy my first property?”

// // // // The choice of location is by far one of the most important considerations in property investment. Properties which are close to public amenities such as transport, hospitals, shops, local attractions such as beaches, ocean fronts, parks, … Continue reading

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Taxation issues for rental properties

// This is a really useful tax guide for rental properties from the Australian Taxation Office. //

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Property Watch

// // I believe the following suburbs have good prospects for strong capital growth in the long term. No. Suburb Price range $ *Average suburb price $ & 5-year growth Type of property Reason 1. West Pymble, Sydney $600k – … Continue reading

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How to justify rent increase – simple tips

// // One of many simple ways to justify charging higher rent is to identify small improvements which will make a big difference to your tenant’s comfort. Recently, I decided to upgrade the tapware, toilets, cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher in … Continue reading

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How to maintain happy tenants

// // One of my favourite properties in my portfolio is a 1 bedroom courtyard unit in Rhodes. It has a total area of 85sqm which includes a good size, north facing courtyard of 20sqm. The compelling strengths of this … Continue reading

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Things I learnt from Ian Hosking Richards

// I first read about Ian Hosking Richards in the April 2009 issue of Your Investment Property magazine. I was impressed by the way he managed to eventually quit his day job earning $35,000 a year in a warehouse. Through … Continue reading

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“How to buy my first property?” ~ Getting into the property market

First and foremost, investing in real estate is a long-term venture. When contemplating to invest in property, you must be certain you are able to afford holding the property over the long term (a minimum of five years) due to … Continue reading

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“What type of property to buy?”

The type of real estate may consist of vacant land, residential property which may include houses, apartments, commercial property and industrial property. The main factors which influence and determining the type of residential property to buy include the following: a) … Continue reading

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“When do I get into the property market?”

One of the most important principle to remember when investing in property, is to take a long term view of at least 5 years. When to buy is far less important than actually buying, a common situation where investors procrastinate … Continue reading

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