General Strategy - Investment Strategies

• Holiday Homes: Savvy Investment or No-Go Zone?

  To find a profitable property deal that grows your wealth, you need to eliminate all emotion from your decision-making and focus on the facts and figures. When it comes to investing in holiday homes, this can be easier said than done. Sarah Megginson reports. read more

• Granny Flat adds $21,000 to Rental Income

  Record-high prices and mediocre yields in metropolitan Sydney have created a large cash flow gap for investors to fill. However, property investor Zack Raad has been able to almost double the rental return on his Cambridge Park property with the addition of a unique granny flat that stands out amongst all the others. read more

• Yield or growth? The DHA answer

  The argument is an old one: which is better - capital growth or rental yield? One gives you increasing value over a long period, while the other gives you dollars in your pocket right now. Obviously, both have their advantages, but deciding which is right for you will come down to your personal circumstances. read more

• With 10 Years to Retirement... Can You Build Wealth In Property?

  It takes time to build financial freedom, but if you only have a short timeframe ahead of you to build your nest egg, all is not lost. Michael Yardney, director of Metropole Property Strategists, shares his strategy for success to help readers James & Elizabeth, and others nearing retirement to plan for their financial future. read more

• How Low-Income Earners can Become Property Investors

  Your Investment Property spoke to Jeremy Sheppard from DSR Data, to find out why he says "low-income earners can become property investors even in high-end markets like Sydney". read more

• Creating Retirement Wealth Through Real Estate

  Real estate has long been favoured as an investment strategy for setting yourself up for a financially free retirement. So what are the best ways to get started in building your portfolio – and what are investors doing today to ensure their property wealth continues to grow in the future? read more

• How to Build A Portfolio to Retire On

  Many people invest in property with a goal of creating a profitable property portfolio that sustains them in retirement. This means starting with your end goal in mind and working backwards. Philippe Brach from Multifocus Properties & Finance shows you how to create a retirement-ready real estate portfolio from scratch read more

• Property Investing for Retirement Income

  Australians are living longer. But for many, this won’t necessarily mean a longer retirement. In fact, analysis of ABS data from 2016 reveals that the number of Australians over 45 who say they don’t intend to retire until their 70s has increased by 15% in the last decade. read more

• Property Investing In Your 40s

  Investing in property can be a fast track towards financial freedom – but you have to get started somewhere. We asked Paul Wilson, founder and director of We Find Houses, to guide one young family through their options. read more