Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• How to start investing while still renting

  Don’t let surging prices and an average income hold you back from investing in property. Whether you are already an investor or want to become a first-time landlord, Your Investment Property uncovers ways for you to build a solid portfolio while renting. read more

• The ultimate guide to using a buyer’s agent

  An investor’s best friend or a luxury for wealthy people? John Hilton discovers who buyers’ agents really are and sifts through the pros and cons of using them. read more

• The 3 golden rules of buying sight unseen

  Buying sight unseen is considered a risky strategy, yet many successful investors are making a lot of profit using this approach. So, how can you minimise your risk when using this strategy? Sarah Megginson explains. read more

• Where do we go from here?

  The recent currency devaluation by the Chinese government has sent jitters through global markets as fears grow regarding a Chinese economic downturn and the impacts this may have world-wide as China is the second largest economy in the world. read more

• Set and Forget Property Investing

  So what if you want to purchase property but don’t want to become a property expert, want to avoid risks and don’t want the added burden of managing property? Some properties are more hands on than others and people should look for different types of properties based on their stage of life and financial goals. read more

• Engaging the right buyer’s agent

  A buyer’s agent can help you secure a better property, a better price, or both, provided you engage the right one. But before you do, we ask the experts which is the better investment: using a buyer’s agent, or getting a property education? Sarah Megginson reports read more

• Regions on the rise

  As property prices continue to increase in the city, regional areas are looking more and more attractive to astute investors. read more

• Should investors avoid Melbourne's inner suburbs?

  Investors looking for a safe investment may find better deals outside the Melbourne CBD, for a few reasons. read more

• Targeting under-market deals: Profiting from ‘high mortgage stress’ suburbs

  New research has revealed the areas throughout Australia that are experiencing the highest levels of mortgage delinquency. It begs the question: could you (and should you) profit from suburbs struggling with high mortgage stress? Sarah Megginson reports read more