Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Hidden costs of buying a property

  We often focus on the purchase price when shopping for an investment property – or on the deposit needed to secure it. But what are some of the other fees that get lost in calculation? read more

• Big risks of buying budget

  In the current climate, in which many properties have high price tags and gaining loan approval can be diffi cult, budget properties seem to be the perfect solution for investors. However, they come with their own challenges. read more

• Tiny homes: Step for investors, leap for recognition?

  A small means for a big-minded lifestyle, tiny homes have set the agenda for both sustainable and affordable living. But with them still being recognised as less than a house, owners and investors have instrumented broader strategies – and at a time when the urban is becoming denser, and household debt is soaring higher, the relevance of their movement has become far from tiny read more

• Buying homes that are in high-rental demand

  One secret to property success? Prioritising the types of properties that are in high demand with renters, to ensure a strong ongoing stream of income read more

• Paying homage to Goulburn's country charm

  Goulburn is offering opportunities for property investors who are keen to branch out beyond traditional inner-city or suburban-living options. Tim Goodwin investigates. read more

• New Luxury Resort Breaks Ground in Kampot, Cambodia

  Amber International Holdings prepares to deliver luxurious travel experiences and investments in the world’s most unique destinations — starting in Kampot read more

• Three hard-won lessons about successful investing

  Sarah Megginson, editor for YIP magazine, shares some of the lessons she has learnt in her property investing journey and why her dog cost her $440k read more

• High Yield Opportunities in Affordable Housing

  Can everyday property investors turn a healthy profit by investing in one of the most overlooked segments of the market? We talk to Ian Ugarte about how he sees this sector and how he is helping others develop highly profitable portfolios. read more

• Buying property in the United States

  The market is becoming more positive and there are good opportunities if you know where to look. read more