Property Hints & Tips - Investment Strategies

• Western Sydney to outgrow the nation

  Western Sydney will prove to be one of the nation’s property investment hotspots next year, according to a recent report by SQM Research. read more

• Investing in holiday homes

  Holiday homes offer better investment prospects than you might think – and not just because of high yields. Many see steep value growth, and from drivers not present in other property types read more

• How to assess properties like a valuer

  While valuers make it their business to know the ins and outs of their markets, a few simple principles can help you ensure that you're on your way to paying the right price for the right property - right from the get go. read more

• Investing in super – top five considerations for investors

  OnePath’s Graeme Colley sets out the five most important things that investors should bear in mind before investing in property via an SMSF read more

• Seven deadly excuses: phoney reasons not to invest

  Afraid to dip your toe in the water of property investment? Catherine Lezer explains the most common excuses used to put off investing – and why they’re flawed. read more

• Top reno tips for buy and sell

  A good renovation can instantly increase the value to your property if it is based on careful planning, impartial choices and keeping within a budget. Your Investment Property magazine explains read more

• When is a valuation not a valuation: the next generation

  Getting your home valued is a great way to ascertain your property’s worth, but at around $400, it’s also pricey. We’ve investigated the other less expensive – and free - options available to homeowners and property investors. read more

• How to foolproof your joint venture

  "People power" is the new property buzzword, as more investors turn to joint ventures to fund their retirements. How can you make sure a partnership doesn't go sour? read more

• How to invest in property in your 20s

  You don't have to be in your 30s with a family to start investing in property - two successful young investors explain how they got started. read more