Spring has sprung and traditionally this is the time of the year when many people make a property ‘move’.
This might be to upsize the family home to create more space for a growing brood or, alternatively, to downsize to something more lifestyle friendly.
With property prices stabilising over recent months, this spring also provides a great opportunity for investors looking to start or grow their property portfolio.
Whatever property considerations are relevant to you this spring, I’d love to help you bring these plans to fruition. |
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The RBA’s decision and the volatile economic environment |
Michael Witts, Treasurer, ING Direct |
The many issues the RBA is currently facing will probably see the cash rate kept on hold for the foreseeable future. more.
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Australia’s Manhattanisation |
Christopher Joye, MD, Rismark International |
Australia’s growing population will see an increasing focus on building up, rather than building out in the coming years. more. |
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Investment property strategies to get your foot in the door |
| John McGrath, CEO, McGrath Estate Agents |
Building wealth through investing in property simply involves understanding the basic principles, learning the rules, developing a plan and taking action. more. |
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Investor signposts – 4 September 2011 |
Craig James, CommSec |
| A slight fall in average weekly household disposable income, the first decrease in 14 years, explains why consumers have reduced spending. more. |
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| Market Review |
| Herron Todd
White |
Properties that provide solid yields rather than spectacular capital growth can assist property investors in the down times. | |
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CHARITY PROFILE |
For every loan Smartline organises, $10 is paid to a range of charities that we are proud to support on an ongoing basis.
Over $500,000 has been donated to date.
At the Smartline national conference in August, Smartline Advisers from around Australia raised $26,000 for the Sunrise Childrens Villages in Cambodia. more. |
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INTEREST RATES |
Latest major interest rates. more. |
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