API-047 - January 2005

COVER STORY

Outlook for 2005

This special report examines what lies ahead in the property market this year. Lisa Southgate interviews a wide range of experts to find out what they think about property and investment in 2005.

NEWS & VIEWS

A roundup of property news and views from around the country.

FEATURES

News and views

A roundup of property news and views from around the country.

Fast food – fast profits?

The fast food industry has many benefits for the non-residential property investor.

Avoid the traps

Monique Wakelin examines common mistakes in property investment and how to avoid them.

Investor Profile one

Julia Legian tells how she quit her job to become a full time property investor.

Investor Profile two

Mario Tascone and his wife Angela bought their first home the day the stockmarket crashed.

Investor profile three

This Sydney couple may have started late, but now they have 14 investment properties.

Serviceability steps

CANNEX looks at how you can boost your chances of serviceability success with the bank.

I’m not paying for that!

When is a contract legally binding? The rules and rulings regarding contracts are explained.

Asset protection

One lawsuit could wipe out a lifetime of wealth-building. We’ll show you how to reduce the risk.

AROUND THE COUNTRY

Australia

Reports, research and auction clearance rates.

New South Wales

Strata titled office options in Sydney.

Victoria

Diamonds in the rough – bargain hunting for property in Melbourne’s north.

Queensland

The apartment market in Brisbane seems to be gathering strength.

Western Australia

Focus on Fremantle and nearby opportunities.

South Australia

Adelaide’s office market is growing in response to demand from small businesses.