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COVER STORY
Battle of the experts
Want to know the answers to some big questions lingering over the future of property investing? API provides the platform for experts to battle out the issues of carbon tax, if buyers should act now or wait, exit fees and negative gearing.
Features
Renting and investing: a twist on the great Australian dream
Why not rent where you want to live and buy where you want to invest? For many it makes a lot of sense. Find out why.
25 unit hotspots
With units an affordable option for many buyers, discover where the experts recommend investors should snap one up.
10 killer negotiation tactics
API reveals the top 10 tricks to make you big bucks in your next transaction from a real estate negotiation master.
Market insider
9 rules to succeed in today’s market
Residex’s John Edwards reveals how to ensure success in today’s market with his nine rules for a changing property landscape.
Renovations & repairs
How to update a kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house, so learn how to improve it with some simple techniques.
My development
Development series – part 4
David Charlton shares some very exciting news with API readers. Follow this investor and small developer as his development progresses through the groundworks stage.
Profiles
My US investment – part 3
Sue Shillabeer signs the contract on her first US property – a property that’s delivering a 20 per cent rental return!
My most profitable deal
How careful planning and patience on a five-unit development helped Steven Greenwood walk away with almost $200,000 in profit.
Property Intelligence
Christopher Joye ponders if now is a good time to buy.
Young Gun: Chirag Desai
How did this 32-year-old land an almost
$2 million property portfolio in eight years?
Focus on commercial
How do you make the transition from residential to commercial investing?
FINANCE
Do you have personal insurance?
How to safeguard mortgage repayments.
TAX
Heading towards retirement
It’s the last dash in working life, so what should be your move?
REGULARS
Dash of Salt
Bernard Salt reveals why ‘muscle towns’ are the new ‘sea change towns’.
Real Estate Escapes
Tim O’Dwyer tells the story of a landlord sued by his tenant.
My Property Nightmare
How dodgy workmanship and a bankrupt builder caused chaos for a homebuyer.
Legal Help Desk
Know the added risk of borrowing against your equity in today’s market.
Bricks and Mortar
API’s panel of experts tackles the big questions sent in by readers.
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Readers get the chance to ask API’s investors any question they fancy.
Investor Psychology
Michael Yardney discusses what slowing population growth means for property.
STATES
New South Wales
Which suburbs are set to benefit from the planned North West Rail Link?
Victoria
Which sleepy coastal town is anticipating more jobs, infrastructure and investment opportunities?
Queensland
Brisbane’s inner north suburb of Nundah is about to gentrify even further. Find out how.
South Australia
Ever thought about converting a humble home to a multi-dwelling development? Find out where you can under new laws.
Western Australia
Subdivision and capital growth are on the agenda for Perth’s northern suburb of Padbury.
ACT
Canberra’s largest suburb of Kambah is pushing the border. Find out why it was nominated recently in API’s Hot 100.
TAS
What is it about the suburb Moonah that sees it attract all the right elements?
NT
Is the $10,000 BuildBonus grant effective as a confidence builder? API investigates.
Additional Information
| Author | API |
|---|---|
| Published In | Australia |
| Year Published | 2011 |
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