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Australian Property Investment – What Does the First Home Owner Grant Mean to You?

Elisabeth Sowerbutts — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:26:07 +0000

Property investors and first-time home buyers often go head to head for the same property. The big bad property investors in Australia though have been at a disadvantage because of the Federal government’s first home buyers grant. The on-going scaling back of that grant gives both first home buyers and investors an opportunity – here’s how.

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Gadgets that Property Investors Should Avoid

Elisabeth Sowerbutts — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:06:21 +0000

When looking at property that you intend to rent out, Australian property investors really should take a long hard look at the chattels and gadgets included in the property – some of them are just too much trouble to be bothered with. Here’s some of my least favourite household chattels:

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Council Rates: A reasonable tax?

Elisabeth Sowerbutts — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:24:42 +0000

Its that time of the year when many Australian property investors and owners will be receiving their Council rates bill. It is of course traditional to complain about ever increasing Council taxes but they may be the best value for money taxes that you pay on behalf of your property.

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