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10 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make - And How to Avoid Them
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| Sarah Dickson | 6 mins
10 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
First home buyer? Whilst you’ll receive loads of advice on what to do, we wanted to share some of the things you should avoid.
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Auction Strategies - Bid With Confidence
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| Riley Howe | 3 mins
Auction Strategies - Bid With Confidence
There’s a lot to be said for buying at auction, but being prepared is important as property auctions can be adrenalin-charged affairs.
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Different Ways to Buy Real Estate
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| Riley Howe | 3 mins
Different Ways to Buy Real Estate
There are a number of different methods you can use to purchase a property. With the help of a real estate agent to guide you, you’ll be just fine.
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Steps to Take When Tenants Give Notice to Vacate
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
Steps to Take When Tenants Give Notice to Vacate
So your tenant has given notice to vacate your property. If you are managing your own property, here are some important steps to consider.
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How to Set a Reserve Price for Auction
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
How to Set a Reserve Price for Auction
Selling by auctions? We look at how to set a reserve price and what factors you should consider.
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Top Reasons to Change Your Property Manager
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
Top Reasons to Change Your Property Manager
Property managers are in integral part of your investment team.  Here are seven signs it may be time to change property managers.
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Do You Need a Property Manager?
| Riley Howe | 6 mins
Do You Need a Property Manager?
If you would rather not deal with the responsibility of renting out a residential investment property, you may want to consider using a property manager.
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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental
Should lease your property out furnished or unfurnished?  It comes down to who are your target tenants, how you want to use the property, the location and the current demand for properties in your area.
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10 Best Qualities of a High Performing Property Manager and What to Ask Them
| Riley Howe | 7 mins
10 Best Qualities of a High Performing Property Manager and What to Ask Them
Property managers are key to investment success. Knowing the best qualities of a property manager goes a long way in forming a mutually beneficial relationship.
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