API-115 September 2010

COVER STORY

The Annual API Hot 100

Searching far and wide across the nation, API has traversed through capital cities, outer suburbs and regional areas to produce the long awaited annual Hot 100. So get cracking and stop guessing!

FEATURES

How to invest after 40

Think it's too late to kickstart your property portfolio after 40? Wrong.

Landmark case sends a warning to investors

Know how you should and shouldn't market your apartment, particularly when the onsite complex manager

owns the building trademark.

Inside the property club

Monique Sasson Wakelin reveals the power of networking in the right circles.

Immigration changes and their effect on investors

Mark Armstrong explains how changing population policies will impact property.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTOR

Spitting out cash

Are ATMs more than just a hole in the wall or a hot investment?

MY DEVELOPMENT

Manufacturing a capital gain

Discover how subdividing landed this investor $100,000 in 18 months.

PROJECT PROFILES

A strong start

After a nightmare margin call, Steve De Bolfo quickly changed his luck with a strong start in property investment, returning an impressive $110,000 profit in just 14 months. He reveals how.

Just about fixed

After a little slowdown due to wet weather conditions, it's blue skies ahead for Peter Koulizos as his project progresses to lock-up stage.

PROFILES

Craig Campbell

Find out how this investor retired by age 40. What strategy propelled him to this enviable position?

Where are they now?

Want to capture a wider market? API catches up with property investor Kenneth Soward who has the answers.

My Most Profitable Deal

Buying a deceased estate can often lead to property profits. So how much did this couple make in western Sydney?

News & Views

The latest property news, plus Tax Straight Up.

Young Gun: Zac Marshall

This 27-year-old reveals a strategy that works effectively every time.

Real Estate Escapes

Tim O'Dwyer reveals what can happen when a conveyancer misses a deadline.

Dash of Salt

Bernard Salt explains what happens  when population growth is scaled back by politicians in power.

My Property Nightmare

Find out the question this investor wished he'd asked when entering a small property syndicate.

Legal Help Desk

Rob Balanda explains why even in a strong economic climate small developments can be a little risky.

Bricks and Mortar

API's panel of experts tackles the big questions sent in by readers.

API Connect

Readers get the chance to ask our profiled investors any question they fancy. 

FINANCE

Refinancing without remorse

Mitigate your refinancing frustrations with the right preparation.

TAX

Retirement planning starts with your first property

Julia Hartman isn’t just talking about living off the rents but also taking advantage of the tax benefits.

Investor Psychology

Michael Yardney reveals why property investors develop financial freedom.

STATES

New South Wales

Stamp duty cuts on new properties have seen off-the-plan apartments come back in vogue. So where are the opportunities?

Victoria

Chadstone might be famous for its monstrous shopping centre, but is it a good place to shop for property?

Queensland

Looking for do-it-uppers for under $200,000? Find out where.

Western Australia

Which seaside town is tipped as an ongoing property hotspot and has good buying opportunities now?

South Australia

What's reshaping the affordable beachside suburb of Christies Beach and is it the right time to buy now?

ACT

Kingston's new look foreshore will further propel the suburb. So what impact will it have on prices and rent returns?

Tasmania

It has bay views, housing under $200,000 and strong rental yields. So where is it?

Northern Territory

Which NT town could be slated as the next big hotspot?