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Top tips for first-time property investors

Planning, research and good management will help you enjoy your investment.

The purchase of your first investment property marks an exciting new financial phase in your life.

It may also cause some butterflies as you venture into this unfamiliar territory.

As with any first-time venture, you may well encounter some problems but here are some tips that should help you avoid, or at least reduce, some of the issues associated with being a landlord. Continue reading Top tips for first-time property investors

Holiday homes – bliss or burden?

A getaway shack by the sea sounds good but sometimes the numbers don’t stack up.

It’s that time of year again when Australians flock to the coast for much needed rest and recreation.

Seduced by the lifestyle, many will dream of buying a holiday home in their special magical spot – a place they can call their own.

For some the reality will measure up but for others it could turn into a financial headache.

Continue reading Holiday homes – bliss or burden?