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How much risk is right for you?

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 24 Feb 2015 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Understanding your risk profile – exactly how much risk you feel comfortable with – is extremely important and can help determine the right type of investment for you. Sharon Slater-Fox explains the last thing you want is to enter into the wrong type of investment which can leave you feeling financially or emotionally stressed – or both! ...

New Year’s Resolutions For Property Investors

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 15 Jan 2015 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

One of the appealing aspects of property investment is that it requires relatively little time, once you’ve made an initial purchase – particularly if you use the services of a professional property manager. There are some things a property manager can’t do for you which could pay off handsomely over time. Consider investment property New Year’s resolutions. ...

Festive Season Vacancy? Turn Lemons into Lemonade

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 5 Dec 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Investment properties can be impossible to fill over the festive season. No-one really wants to move over Christmas so, ideally, leases should be designed to end early in the new year, which is peak house hunting season for renters. Follow our 10 tips & take advantage of the break to give your asset a spruce up. ...

Shopping for a Development Site

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 29 Oct 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Some small-scale property development projects can deliver profits upwards of 20 per cent, but choosing the right site can be a major challenge. Holding costs, while you get plans approved and building quotes, really add up. That means it is often better for development beginners to consider buying a run-down property ...

Why Are Australians So Passionate About Investment Property?

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 19 Sep 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

On the surface, the Australian love affair with investment property is puzzling. Two thirds of investors lose money each year, shelling out thousands more on related expenses than they receive back in rent, according to the Australian Taxation Office. So what’s driving our love for investment? ...

“I’m Afraid Your Tenant Has Died…”

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 20 Aug 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Death and taxes are among life’s certainties. While landlords are generally well-informed on the tax implications of their investments, few consider the potential impact of a tenant passing away. When the worst happens, it is important to act with compassion and sensitivity while also minimising the financial fall-out ...