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Property Investment Resources

LJ Hooker is Australia's most iconic real estate brand and with more than 90 years experience, we've been successfully helping people with their property investments for generations. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, ebooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions.

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Multi-Generational Living: How to Find the Right Property
| Katrina Creer | 4 mins
Multi-Generational Living: How to Find the Right Property
Learn about the trends that our experts are seeing on the growing trend of families making the move to multi generational living under one roof.
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Green Home Certifications: What They Mean for Property Value
| Katrina Creer | 4 mins
Green Home Certifications: What They Mean for Property Value
Learn how green home certifications boost property value, attracting eco-conscious buyers and enhancing energy efficiency.
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Home Safety Checklist Australia – Preparing for Seasonal Events
| Katrina Creer | 5 mins
Home Safety Checklist Australia – Preparing for Seasonal Events
It’s important to plan ahead and be prepared for any significant event that could impact your home and family. Here’s practical advice on what to do and how to plan.
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What to Consider When Switching Property Managers
| Katrina Creer | 4 mins
What to Consider When Switching Property Managers
Keeping your rental investments safe and profitable comes down to excellent property management. See what our Network Performance in Property Management recommends.
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How to Know if You Are Ready To Buy Another Investment Property
| Katrina Creer | 3 mins
How to Know if You Are Ready To Buy Another Investment Property
Find out if you're ready for your next investment property. From financial readiness to market research, these tips will uncover if it's time to diversify.
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Wear and Tear vs Accidental Damage Explained
| Katrina Creer | 7 mins
Wear and Tear vs Accidental Damage Explained
Accidents can happen. Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, knowing what your home insurance will cover before an accident occurs can save a lot of time and grief.
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Investment guides for your State or Territory

Buying property as an investment differs from being an owner occupier in a lot of fundamental, important ways and each State and Territory across Australia has different laws you need to be aware of.

To help you we have compiled the following in-depth property investing guides for each State and Territory.  We look at the different types of property investing, the options you have for financing it, how and where to find the right property.  We look at the specific taxes you will need to pay in each state an highlight what you need to consider when it comes to managing your property.

Our local property management team are experts in this area and would be delighted to discuss any questions you have.

Select your State or Territory and get up to speed on all you need to know about property investment. 

Checklists, eBooks and FAQs

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Federal Budget 2023/2024
The 2023/2024 Federal Budget focuses on relieving cost-of-living pressures. But what does it mean for your first, or next, real estate move? Find all your answers in our report, which outlines the key measures that will impact property markets.
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9 Essential Apartment Inspection Checklists
Discover the best way to thoroughly inspect an apartment, perfect for those inspecting a property for sale in person or remotely.
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Benefit from our expertise

Cost of Investing in Property
Cost of Investing in Property
Investing in real estate can provide a major boost to investment portfolios. However, such an investment involves a lot of moving parts.
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Property Investing FAQs
Property Investing FAQs
With over 130,000 properties under management totalling $75 Billion, LJ Hooker has been asked many many questions about property investment. Here are our most frequently asked questions that we hope help you.
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A Guide to Buying an Investment Property
A Guide to Buying an Investment Property
Buying an investment property can be an effective strategy for building wealth and securing your future. It can help improve cash flow, offers tax benefits and is seen as more stable than other investments.
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