Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• 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

• Q&A: Should we risk investing interstate?

  I’m looking at purchasing another investment property and my initial thought was to stay local where I knew the area; however, I think it would be better for me to look to Sydney or Brisbane. How can I purchase in another state when I live in Western Australia? read more

• 9 tips for a profitable apartment investment

  Stalling property prices and the promise of falling interest rates is luring many investors back into the property market. If you're one of them and you're considering a unit investment, we show you exactly what to look for. read more

• Q&A: The ins and outs of auctions

  My husband and I are considering buying a property through auction but are a bit nervous. How seriously should we take things said by the auctioneer or agent at the auction? Are their words binding, even if they differ from what’s in the contract? read more