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• Which strata scheme are you buying?

  Own or thinking of buying an apartment? Knowing what constitutes a strata, community and company title is essential in protecting your investment read more

• Building Defects: What Does It Mean For Property Investors?

  Recent news headlines have become inundated with the next structure to be evacuated due to construction defects. But as the building moves downwards, and a handful of homeowners’ and investors’ futures hang on the cusp, how can we learn from these situations and protect ourselves when it comes to investing in a high-rise? read more

• Pet-friendly properties: Can compassion breed profit?

  With the majority of rental property owners denying pets to tenants, opening the door to furry little companions may be the ideal way to boost your investment profit. But how you do you maximise this strategy and minimise the risks? read more

• The Lowdown Part 2

  A few months ago, we cracked open Pandora’s box to uncover the answers to the unspoken questions you’ve always wanted to ask the property industry. The response was overwhelming, and after fielding even more of your questions we realised we’d only just scratched the surface. read more

• 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

• Keep your Airbnb compliant with smoke alarm legislation

  For greater peace of mind, it’s best to hire a reputable smoke alarm maintenance company to install and service the smoke alarms in your property read more

• A Ticking Time Bomb

  We expect our landlord insurance to cover us whenever anything goes wrong with our investment. However, some insurance providers offer far more security than others – and some fail to cover even the most basic tenant misfortunes. When the unexpected happens, can you be sure you’re safe? read more

• Benefits of allowing pets in your rental property

  Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world read more

• Supercharge your rental returns with short-term tenants

  You’ve heard of sites like Airbnb and Stayz.com. Perhaps you’ve even used them yourself to book an affordable holiday escape. But have you ever thought of leveraging their services to supercharge your own investment property rental returns? It’s a clever way to generate a serious increase in income – provided you’re comfortable with the risks involved. read more