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How to Spot a Property Lemon
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
How to Spot a Property Lemon
A property with 'issues' can be an investor’s nightmare, not to mention a money pit. Here’s how to minimise your risk of buying a ‘lemon’.
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Renting Basics - Importance of Credit History
| Riley Howe
Renting Basics - Importance of Credit History
Often the details you provide on the tenant application form aren't sufficient for a landlord to make an informed decision. Thus, the reason for checking your credit history.
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Renting Basics - Rental Bond Fact Sheet
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
Renting Basics - Rental Bond Fact Sheet
A rental bond is money paid by the tenant at the start of a tenancy agreement. It is a form of security that is held for the duration of the rental agreement.
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Renting Basics: What to Do if You Have a Pet
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
Renting Basics: What to Do if You Have a Pet
Millions of us rent, and millions of us own pets. Unfortunately, the two don't always go together. In light of this, how can you secure a rental with a pet?
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The Property Buying Game Infographic
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| Riley Howe | 4 mins
The Property Buying Game Infographic
The road to home ownership can be a lengthy one if you're not prepared - but luckily, we're here to help!
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5 Ways to Minimise Land Tax
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| Riley Howe | 3 mins
5 Ways to Minimise Land Tax
Land Tax is a state impost and different states have different rules and thresholds. Here are five ways you can minimise land tax.
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9 Interview Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
9 Interview Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Once you've done your research and created a shortlist of two or three preferred sales agents it's important to really question your candidates.
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The Evolution of the Rentvestor
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
The Evolution of the Rentvestor
Since the emergence of the Rentvestor trend this burgeoning investment strategy has quickly grown to represent savvy investors of all ages and demographics.
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Where to Research to Find the Best Property for You
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| Riley Howe | 4 mins
Where to Research to Find the Best Property for You
There are many ways to find out what the property market is doing - here's some advice on where to look to find it.
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