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Five Key Things to look for during a Property Inspection

Have you ever inspected a property on a Saturday? You arrive at the property, you get out of the car, you shake the agent's hand, you leave your details as you go for a wander through, and you get back in the car. And then later that day, you try and recall some of the things you remember about that property, and you go totally blank. If so, you a...

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So you’ve bought the property… What’s Next? (Part 2)

The next step is, "Well, ok, once I've settled, the next biggest anxiety I'm going to have is whether or not I'm going to get a tenant." So you really need to start thinking about property managers and interviewing a range of property managers. Ask them some key questions because they are going to be in charge of looking after your asset. For me, t...

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How to Buy an Interstate Property

I'm always a really strong advocate that property investors should be buying outside of their own backyard if their city or their state isn't in the right part of the property cycle right now. So that's what we call a Borderless Investor but it's important that people don't just flippantly buy a property interstate because there are lots of things ...

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Are you Paying Too Much for your Property?

Today I want to talk to you about the three biggest reasons why you might be paying too much when buying property. Number 1, the justify that they can afford it. Let me tell you a little story. Husband and wife couple, do their budget at home and then they head off to speak to their mortgage broker. Their mortgage broker has a suite of lenders a...

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Top 5 Aspects to Look at during a Property Inspection

If you are in the process of finding a property and if you are attending inspections quite regularly, you need to know what to look for. A good inspection will lead to a better understanding on the property and hence, can save you a lot of time, energy and even money. But the question remains: what should you pay attention to? Here are the top 5 as...

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The Effect of Imperfections on Property Values and Saleability

Now, more than ever since the last property run, buyers are looking for clever ways to buy property at a bargain price. Gone are the days of the buyer's market where a buyer could simply be swift and decisive to pick up a great buy. Now we need to be well connected with the agents, fast to make a decision after the first inspection, and willing to ...

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