If you’ve made a move this year (or are considering one in the months to come), you may have noticed a few things abou..
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Investing
‘HISTORIC’ stamp duty overhaul: A game changer for buyers – or government bait?
Upfront stamp duty, or annual land tax.
Perhaps you’ve heard both measures floating in the news recently, have done..
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Feeling the pressure of ‘mortgage prison’? KNOW THIS before you up your rent
Amid RBA rate hikes and a housing price slump, many landlords are facing a harsh reality: that a jump in interest ra..
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FRESH TAX RULES FOR LANDLORDS: What’s the ATO cracking down on this tax time?
Rental property income.
It’s financially rewarding over time, and a great source of long-term security that comes..
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THE OTHER ‘PCR’: How property condition reports can protect tenants (and landlords!)
If you’ve ever lived with friends or roommates, you might have encountered the phases of ‘flatmate friendship’.
..
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BUYING A HOME THIS YEAR? Here’s what you’ll want to know.
Credit standards, cash rates, interest hikes, percentage points, debt-to-income ratios… there’s an awful lot of fluf..
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RENTBUSTERS: What’s likely to happen if you increase your rent?
Raising the rent is a controversial topic at the best of times.
For tenants, it’s always unwelcome news; why on ear..
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IS YOUR PROPERTY MANAGER SLEEPING ON THE JOB? Here’s the service you should be getting.
Investment property owners - let’s face it, there’s many different types. Here’s just four …
The portfolio pr..
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HOW DID THEY BUY IT? Home equity, and how to unlock yours
When it comes to getting ahead in Sydney’s property market, there’s a bit of an urban legend; one can only do it thr..
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FROM TENANT TO HOMEOWNER: Can you really save a home deposit while renting?
Saving for a house: it seems an impossible task in an era that’s seeing property prices in Greater Sydney outrun infla..
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CALCULATING MARKET RENT: Have you checked your asking price recently?
Looking for better bucks in a booming market?
If you’ve got an investment property or two under your belt, it’s a..
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SPRING 2021 BUYING GUIDE: How to make a winning offer in 3 easy steps
Thinking of buying in spring? Rest assured, it’s a prime time to buy!
But with a market full of hopeful homeseekers..
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