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Cameron Johnston
Jan 213 min read
Welcome to our January Newsletter
National housing values dipped in December 2024. Is now the time to buy? Inflation data due soon could signal interest rate changes.
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Cameron Johnston
Dec 17, 20244 min read
2024 in review, what to expect from 2025
Exciting year in property: RBA changes, cooling prices, slowing rental growth, and new government incentives. What's in store for 2025?
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Cameron Johnston
Oct 15, 20242 min read
5 tips for choosing a property manager for your rental
When you rent out your investment property, you can choose to manage the property yourself or get a professional property manager to do...
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Cameron Johnston
Sep 18, 20243 min read
5 common reasons home loan applications are rejected
Applying for a home loan is both exciting and stressful. When you are successful, there’s nothing like receiving that green light from a...
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Cameron Johnston
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Should I pay down my home loan or invest?
To pay more off your home loan or invest in another property? It’s a question many homeowners face. Ultimately, it depends on your...
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Cameron Johnston
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Rentvesting: an option for first-time buyers
If you’re hoping to get a leg up on the property ladder and buying a home feels out of reach, rentvesting could be a solution.
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Cameron Johnston
Jul 20, 20243 min read
5 things to look for in an investment property
Looking to buy an investment property? From capital growth potential to rental yield, here’s what you need to know
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Cameron Johnston
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Buying an apartment vs a house as an investment
Should you buy an apartment or a house as an investment? It all depends on your goals and budget. Here are some of the pros and cons
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Cameron Johnston
May 21, 20243 min read
EOFY tax tips for investors
It’s that time of year again when you need to tally up your receipts and delve into your tax affairs. Here are some tax tips!
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Cameron Johnston
May 21, 20243 min read
The Tiny House Movement
As housing affordability continues to challenge many, tiny homes are gaining popularity. If you’re thinking of joining the tiny house world
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Cameron Johnston
Apr 15, 20243 min read
6 key questions to ask your mortgage broker
How much can I borrow? Is now a good time to buy a property? Should I fix my loan? In this article, we cover off the key questions for you
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Cameron Johnston
Apr 15, 20243 min read
When should you refinance an investment property?
Refinancing your investment loan could allow you to access the equity you’ve built up, in order to achieve other investment goals
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Cameron Johnston
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Property investment jargon explained
What is negative gearing and how does it work? Heard of rental yields but not sure what they are? We break it down in layman's terms.
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Cameron Johnston
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Is the refinance boom over?
Last year, we saw banks offering cashback offers to lure refinancers in. In 2024, the landscape looks a little different...
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Cameron Johnston
Jan 15, 20243 min read
5 rules successful property investors follow
Property investment could be a great way to build your wealth. How do you get it right? Find out what successful property investors know
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Cameron Johnston
Jan 15, 20242 min read
Refinancing a home loan: the process explained
Suspect you need to refinance but think it’s all too hard? See what’s involved in refinancing and why, in most cases, it pays to consider it
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Cameron Johnston
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Planning to purchase a property in the near future?
Planning a property purchase? Go you! Here are some tips that may improve your chances of a successful mortgage application in the future.
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Cameron Johnston
Dec 18, 20232 min read
5 reasons to buy a home during the holiday season
Start the new year with a BANG, with an exciting property purchase. Here are some 5 compelling reasons to buy a home this summer.
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Cameron Johnston
Nov 20, 20233 min read
5 tips that may take the stress out of settlement day
Settlement day can be nerve-wracking, but with the right planning and support from professionals who have your back, it need not be.
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Cameron Johnston
Oct 23, 20232 min read
4 common property investment mistakes
From cash flow management to buying risky off-the-plan properties, here are some of the traps to avoid if you’re new to property investment
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