Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Houses or units: which is more profitable?

  It’s an age-old question: should you invest your hard-earned cash in a house on a quarter acre block, or a low-maintenance apartment in the city? read more

• 5 ways our minds trick us into not investing

  The following fears among prospective investors are the most common and, though understandable, are easy to address. read more

• Top 10 tips for buying property in the US

  Thinking of buying in the Land of the Free? Jodie Hannaford has some do's and don'ts for prospective investors. read more

• 5 insanely simple ways to nab a good deal

  Haggling over prices and knowing what to pay can be daunting for start-out property investors, but with the right information you can negotiate yourself a great price. read more

• 101 Questions you must ask before buying that investment

  Buying property is exciting and scary at the same time. To minimise your risks and maximise your profits, follow this ultimate buying checklist read more

• Where experts are buying now

  We asked our experts where they would be putting their money in the year ahead and where they would avoid. read more

• Rear view with Catherine Lezer

  Prolific property investor and highly sought after mortgage broker, Catherine Lezer, talks about lost and found opportunities and nerve-wracking auction experiences read more

• Timing the market: when to get in, when to get out

  Many investors believe timing the market is not as important as time in the market. Sam Saggers weighs in and explains why you stand a better chance of succeeding and making a bigger profit if you know when to get in and when to get out read more

• America: A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

  Everything is always bigger in America, including your potential rental returns. But is the market really a viable option for Australian property investors, and if you do venture into the world’s largest economy, how do you do it right? read more