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Comparing home loans to refinance
| Katrina Creer | 6 mins
How to Refinance Your Home Loan
Thinking about switching home loans? Read our guide to know what to look for and how to make the most of the competition to get the best deal.
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| Katrina Creer | 4 mins
Why Pet-Friendly Rentals Can Offer Better Returns
By allowing pets in your investment property, you will stand out, widen your pool of potential renters, and, in turn, maximise returns. Click to know how.
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| Riley Howe | 4 mins
The 7 Property Investment Mistakes To Avoid
There are many mistakes to be made when looking to invest in a property. Read our article to understand how to avoid them to best prepare for investment.
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Apartment owners must pay strata fees so the building and its surrounds can be maintained.
| Katrina Creer | 5 mins
The Ultimate Guide to Strata Fees
With more Australians tipped to be living in apartments, we’ve put together a guide to understanding what strata fees do and don’t cover. Click to find out.
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The 8 Qualities of a Good Tenant
| Riley Howe | 2 mins
The 8 Qualities of a Good Tenant
Need help finding the right tenant to sign your lease? Find out what eight qualities we think every good tenant should have.
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A Guide to Investment Property Tax Deductions
| Katrina Creer | 6 mins
A Guide to Investment Property Tax Deductions
Buying a rental property is an exciting investment, but to make the most of it, you also need to understand how to maximise the tax benefits.
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What Is Landlord Insurance and Why Is It Important?
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
What Is Landlord Insurance and Why Is It Important?
One in 5 Australian’s own an investment property, but according to the Landlords Advisory Service only around 40% of landlords have the right insurance to protect their asset. 
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How To Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
How To Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
Landlords have had a challenging couple of years. Within a housing market where demand is being driven upwards, renting out a property has become highly competitive.
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How to Find Good Tenants (And Keep Them)
| Riley Howe | 7 mins
How to Find Good Tenants (And Keep Them)
Attracting high-quality tenants to your property involves a delicate balance between first preparing your property, and then attracting the best tenants.
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