Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Seven deadly excuses: phoney reasons not to invest

  Afraid to dip your toe in the water of property investment? Catherine Lezer explains the most common excuses used to put off investing – and why they’re flawed. read more

• When is a valuation not a valuation: the next generation

  Getting your home valued is a great way to ascertain your property’s worth, but at around $400, it’s also pricey. We’ve investigated the other less expensive – and free - options available to homeowners and property investors. read more

• 11 auction tactics to knock out the competition

  With spring approaching rapidly and a soft market outlook, your chances of bagging a bargain have never been higher. Here's how to knock out your competitors at auction read more

• HOT SPOT: Derby

  Could massive offshore gas expansion make this Kimberley coast town the next WA boom town? read more

• Three steps to snagging a bargain property investment

  Paying the lowest price is every property investor’s goal, so we’ve compiled a step-by-step guide to help you snag a real estate bargain. read more

• Six traps to avoid in a body corporate investment

  Tenant wants a puppy? Thinking of knocking out the wall between the kitchen and dining room? If you live or invest in a strata-titled property, there may be more involved in making these decisions than simply choosing a breed or paint colour. read more

• Find positively-geared properties the easy way

  They’re considered the holy grail of real estate investments: properties that generate such high rental incomes, they pay for themselves, and then some. But when investors talk of buying positively geared property, where are they looking? read more

• When is a valuation not a valuation?

  If you’re thinking of buying, selling, or you just want to know what your home or investment property is worth, it pays to know the difference between a property valuation and a property appraisal. read more

• How to... become an expert negotiator

  Want to know how you can make thousands of dollars in just a few minutes using smart negotiating tactics? Read on... read more