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May 9, 2011

You can’t control the market – but you can minimise risk


It’s very hard to go a week without numerous reports hitting the headlines suggesting we’re heading for a market crash. Despite plain facts being stressed concerning our population surge and shortage of ‘useable’ housing, a minority always seem to find a public platform to beat the drum of impending disaster.

BY CATHERINE CASHMORE

It seems pointless to reiterate the arguments for and against; they’ve been repeated many times from all corners of the spectrum and – like politics – sides have already been staked out.

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May 6, 2011

What does a population slowdown mean for property?


While debate rages about our growing population and the issues that could arise from a continuing influx of new residents to our shores, many seem to be overlooking the fact that our population growth is slowing markedly.

BY MICHAEL YARDNEY

Let’s look at the impact of our slowing population growth on the property markets…
If you’ve been following the trends you will know that the number of overseas arrivals to Australia has decreased substantially, with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that our population increased by 345,500 to the year ending September 2010. This represents a growth rate of 1.6 per cent; a sharp decline from the peak growth rate recorded for the year ending December 2008 of 2.2 per cent.

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May 5, 2011

It’s a marathon, not a sprint…


One of the problems with technology and the ease with which so much extra information is now available is that we risk getting too caught up in negative sentiment instead of doing something positive.

BY SIMON PRESSLEY

With the broader Australian property market moving sideways over the last year or so some people are (unnecessarily) delaying investment decisions until the media starts reporting positive property stories. Well, I’ve got a secret for you: now is a good a time to invest in property!

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May 4, 2011

Different folks; different priorities


I recently caught up with a friend of mine, let’s call her Sue, who mentioned that she was looking to get rid of her car. It’s getting on in age and Sue explained that she wanted to sell it and upgrade.

BY VANESSA DE GROOT

Sue then went on to list a couple of cars she was thinking about buying in its place, one of which was fairly expensive, but she was deliberating about whether she should spend the money. She thought instead maybe she should buy a cheaper car that was brand new.

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May 3, 2011

Unlock some equity to reach your investment goals sooner


For many investors still hurting from rollercoaster share market fluctuations, bricks and mortar has become a more appealing investment option. And no matter the size of your investment portfolio, an investment property may be in your reach.

BY DAMIAN SMITH

There are a number of ways to draw on additional funds to secure an investment opportunity and one common option is to unlock the equity in your existing home to use as collateral for your investment property.

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