General Strategy - Investment Strategies

• Law of the land: Houses over apartments

  An affordable inner-city apartment may sound appealing, but it’s important to consider long-term capital growth. According to this industry expert, houses offer more growth potential because the best-performing properties boast plenty of land read more

• Investor’s returns sky rocket as they help affordability

  A new property investing strategy is attracting attention. The High Income Real Estate System (HI RES) involves the conversion of an ordinary house into multiple “micro apartments”. read more

• Never enough time to invest?

  Many property investors share the same problem: a lack of time to do the research required to become better investors. But as time-poor professionals, you don’t have to be destined for inferior results. There is a way to invest – without even leaving your desk. Sarah Megginson reports read more

• Never Too Late

  Even if you’ve just started investing in your 40s, you can still build an impressive portfolio in time for a financially free retirement. Here, one of Australia’s top property experts explains to Nicola Middlemiss how it’s possible read more

• 7 unexpected expenses investors must prepare for

  For a property investor, an investment doesn’t end with the purchase itself. Ongoing ownership costs can quickly add up, and you can be caught out financially if expenses arise and you’re not prepared. Jacqueline So reports read more

• House and land

  House and land packages often split opinion. Some investors claim they’re high-risk, low-return, while others insist they’re an ideal option. So which is it? Nicola Middlemiss asks investor Michael Beresford, who says it’s the latter, and explains how to minimise the risks read more

• Cashing in on the ‘short stay’ revolution

  In this 12 minute podcast, Sarah Megginson and Kevin Turner catch up with Quirin Schwaighofer from Made Comfy to help property owners maximise the returns they get from the short term rental market through Airbnb. read more

• 9 Must-Ask Investing Questions

  Property investment can be a tricky business at the best of times. It involves many moving parts, a number of which you’re not in control of, so it’s important to ask the right questions before you dive in. Jacqueline So reports read more

• Retirement Through Real Estate

  Everyone has their own motivation for investing in property, whether it’s to generate immediate cash flow, replace their job income, or build wealth for the future. For many, it’s all about funding a financially free future – something these investors are well on their way to achieving. read more