Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Investment property options in a market downturn

  As a property investor your ability to ride such a downturn depends on how you manage the risk. read more

• There’s good news coming

  and because you’ve waited, there’s even more good news... It appears that the current trend (more competition between properties than buyers) is going to continue this year and well into next year. read more

• 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