General Strategy - Investment Strategies

• The Lowdown Part 1

  Have you ever wondered why lawyers don’t have to pay lenders mortgage insurance, even on a 90% loan? How can you tell if someone is recommending a product just to earn a high commission – or worse, if they’re trying to rip you off? read more

• Tackling the housing affordability crisis

  Stability, security, comfort and control – these are just some of the reasons why Australians value home ownership so highly. But with housing affordability at record lows, how can we tackle this ongoing crisis? read more

• 5 big risks of strata-titled investments

  Apartments offer a more affordable entry point to the property market than houses, making them a popular investment choice. But for the uninitiated, navigating the strata side of the equation – also known as the owners corporation – can be a nightmare read more

• How to ride the cycles like a savvy investor

  There is a breed of savvy investors spending up big on property. What’s their secret? Do they have a magic ball? The answer is no, they simply know how to read the property cycle better than most and aim to invest at the bottom of the cycle. read more

• The True Value of Property

  Ascertaining the true value of a property is one of the most crucial skills you can have as an investor.  Develop a professional valuer’s mindset and a keen aptitude for analysing real estate with these six tips. read more

• 7 tips for choosing the right property to invest in

  The diamonds of the property market are mixed with duds, so you need to be careful when you’re looking to buy. Focusing on a few key details can put your property ahead of the pack. Jacqueline So reports read more

• 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