There are times that it's wise to use counterintuitive tips to protect yourself against making the wrong choice during a downturn, like in the case of the current Sydney property market. According to reports,

Auction bidding can be very nerve wracking, even for experienced property investors! It’s a high-pressure situation and we have seen an increase of purchasers bidding on homes above their budget by getting

Last night, Ripehouse CEO and Founder Jacob Field, presented his August Capital Growth Masterclass. In a webcast recording not to be missed, Jacob revealed his top Hotspot predictions, explaining exactly

We’ve often wondered how many investors convert their primary place of residence into an investment. We’ve seen a lot of first home owners buy a property for stamp duty concessions or first home owner

There’s no doubting property investment’s many financial rewards, but it takes expertise to move beyond looking for a ‘nice place in a nice area’ and build a high return portfolio. A well-defined strategy

Gaining leverage from a sophisticated acquisition strategy is where world-class investors separate themselves from the pack, with those in the know embracing technology to aid in their buying decisions.

Illegal building is a common risk for property buyers, but most aren’t aware that their new home may just come with a disastrous DIY job. It is reported that as many as 30% of buildings in Australia have

Sustainable design for buildings aims to reduce harm to the environment and create healthier spaces for the occupants. At its most complex are “living buildings” that produce their own energy and recycle

A lot of work goes into finding a good development site - but before you progress to a detailed feasibility study, you'll want a quick method to rule properties in or out of further consideration. The

Vacancy rates across Sydney continue to rise as seasonal factors influence the number of people seeking rental accommodation, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW President

As a Brisbane investor myself, it has been a difficult 5 years watching both Sydney and Melbourne property prices take off, as I am sure it has been for many others. There is always the teasing headline

If structured correctly, purchasing properties which are then renovated, rented and equity released can be replicated to allow the property investor to grow a substantial investment portfolio from an initially

A $100k stock market loss in 2007 as the Global Financial Crisis struck was the prompt Taylor Chang needed to find a more secure form of investment. Where such a setback may have thrown many off-course,

With ever-increasing prices putting the squeeze on the Sydney real estate market recently, investors need to be savvy and identify upcoming ‘hot spots’ - such as Sydney's burgeoning North West explains

Don Crellin of Resolve Financee explains how a disciplined and planned approached with investment choices will assist in withstanding troubled times. With the average Australian household carrying a lot

Many young Australians trying to purchase their first home are struggling to get their foot on the property ladder. These five tips will assist first home buyers through the process ensuring you purchase

All eight state and territories experienced growth in owner occupier loans for new dwellings compared with a year ago says Shane Garrett of Housing Industry Association. “Remarkably, all eight state and

The draft legislation on changes to plant and equipment depreciation has been out for a few weeks now and almost certainly will become ratified taxation law. Rather than comment on the efficacy of the

You’ve bought a couple of residential investment properties and it’s a given that you’ll continue to build your portfolio. Whether you should buy through your self-managed superannuation fund or not depends

Analysis of recent economic data suggests that the property markets of several lower profile Australian cities have more to look forward to than our most populous cities. Analysis of recent economic data