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A helpful guide to some potential costs of property investing

Interested in buying an investment property? Find out some of the potential initial and ongoing costs of an investment property purchase.

Investing in rental property: What do renters want?

Buying an investment property isn’t as clear-cut as it may seem. We talked to a property manager to learn what investors should consider when buying a home.

How you could make a profit from property flipping

Property flipping, though a lot of hard work, can be a viable property investment strategy if done well. Discover tips on how you can do it. - Read more

What is Rentvesting?

Want to buy property but can’t afford your dream home? ‘Rentvesting’ could be the answer. We'll show you the pros and cons of this increasingly popular real estate strategy.

Property investment strategies: which is one right for you?

There are a range of property investment strategies you can use to reach your investment goals. Property Strategist Kate Forbes explains how to get started. - Find out more

Should you hire a property manager or do it yourself?

Deciding whether to hire a property manager — often a real estate agent — or to apply a more independent approach and self-manage your investment property is a choice every property investor has to make. - Find out more

Is short term property management right for you?

Is renting your property out short term right for you? Find out everything you need to know before making a decision with our helpful guide.

Negative Gearing Explained

Considering an investment property? Then the thought of whether to negatively gear or not may have crossed your mind already. Find out all you need to know about negative gearing. - Read more

The latest and greatest housing and home renovation trends

Whatever the scale of your renovations, it's worth looking at current trends in the renovation and housing industry for ideas on how you could approach your project.

How to use equity to buy your second home

Looking to buy that perfect investment property or second home? We explore the ways you can build and access the equity in your current home to fuel the growth of your property portfolio.

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