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Sussan Ley’s Portfolio Pathway To Disaster
Posted by Grace MackayA lot of media attention over the past few weeks has focused on Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley after it was alleged she used taxpayer funded flights to the Gold Coast to purchase an investment property. Ley has since resigned from her position.
What hasn’t received much attention are the details of the property she purchased. Ley paid $795,000 for a two-bedroom unit in a high-rise apartment block in Main Beach (just north of Surfers Paradise).
The business of property investing
Posted by Grace MackayMany investors start out with the best of intentions and great enthusiasm but don’t manage to get past the stage of adding just one or two investment properties to their portfolio.
Ugly duckling – do you see what I see?
Posted by Grace MackayHow many times have you glanced at an advertised property and not given it a second look thanks to its ‘ugly’ exterior? Have you ever stopped to consider the possible opportunity you’re passing up?
Top tips for first homebuyers
Posted by Paul Wilson
Being a first homebuyer is equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. It takes time, research and patience to find your first home and to ensure all your ducks are in a row when it comes time to sign the contract.
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Should I pay off my home loan or invest?
Posted by Paul Wilson
If you are a homeowner, there will come a time when you need to decide whether to pay off your current loan or invest in another property.
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Off-the-plan apartments – hidden risks vs potential advantages
Posted by Paul Wilson
The South East Queensland property market is booming and it’s no secret.
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How to bag bargain investment property
Posted by Paul Wilson
In today’s hot property market finding a bargain property purchase is tough – unless you know the tips and tricks to bag a bargain.
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How to build a large investment portfolio without millions in the bank
Posted by Paul Wilson
Growing a large investment portfolio is what many people can only dream of.
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The secrets to property success - control and leverage
Posted by Paul WilsonNo matter if you’re playing a game of Monopoly or partaking in your own real life version of property investing, you increase your chance of success by the number of properties you control.
5 criteria for comparing two similar properties
Posted by Paul Wilson
As investors, we often find ourselves in situations where we need to make a judgment call about a property’s value. Of course, there is no definitive way to determine exactly how much a piece of real estate is “worth”: it’s not like a car in the sense that a certain make, model and condition equals a certain value.
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