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Defiant investors
Apparently nothing can soften the resolve of these five investors who, with clenched fists and watertight property portfolios, quicky adapted to the rapidly changing economic conditions and succeeded with a touch of creative ingenuity.
Features
The property millionaire factory
API steps behind the scenes of the millionaire production line, where property leverages luxury lifestyles and prime positions on Australia's high profile rich lists, and where the essential ingredients of time, patience and skill fuse together into the ultimate success model.
True costs of property ownership
What are the true costs of purchasing and owning residential property? A recent review of the CPI takes property investors on a shopping trolley ride a little closer to home, where property prices and rental discounts can affect this measurement of inflation.
Legal loopholes, part one
When the sweat starts trickling down your nose and the ink is still freshly marked on your fingers from a recently signed contract, fear no more as Rob Balanda has your 'get out of contract free pass' waiting, with five different escape routes.
11 ways sellers try to hide serious structural defects
Some sellers are sneaky when it comes to covering up serious structural defects. Find out the simple detection methods so you're not stuck with expensive repairs.
The alternative investor
Buy this space
An investor's guide to niche-market opportunities. This month we find out if billboards are an effective real estate space to splash your investment dollars on.
Project profiles
Taking the first step‚ part one
Get your hands dirty on Peter Koulizos' small development project from concept to completion. This month API learns about the purchase and the plan.
His best move
Who would guess that two virtually identical properties just two blocks apart would wind up with very different development costs? Investor and trade-qualified builder Damian Garnes explains that the discovery left him baffled.
My development
$100,000 profit in just 5 months
API reader Coralie Higgins takes us through her first small development project ‚ a renovation, subdivision and build, which delivered her a $100,000 equity gain in just five months.
Investor profile
Land of opportunity
On arrival to Australia this Irish investor realised if he could venture this far from his homeland and comfort zone , he could do the same with the strategy of his newfound passion in property investment.
Tax
CGT traps for the average homeowner
Why is it best to move into your new home the week after settlement unless you're hospitalised? Julia Hartman explores the CGT consequences and the record keeping nightmare that might be laid out before you.
NEWS & VIEWS
Read all the latest property news, including a look back at the ups and downs of 2009, plus read about the doomsday economist who lost a bet and now has to walk 200 kilometres wearing a t-shirt that says 'I was hopelessly wrong on house prices! Ask me how'.
YOUNG GUN
This Australian Army Captain explains how the determination and discipline inherent in his role has helped accelerate his property portfolio.
FINANCE
While offset accounts and redraw facilities are well-known among investors, are the tax benefits fully understood?
MY PROPERTY NIGHTMARE
Dirt cheap fees aren't always the way to go when selling your property.... this investor reveals why.
LEGAL HELP DESK
Rob Balanda provides tips on how to stay cool at an auction and what you should be aware of before you open your mouth.
BRICKS AND MORTAR
API's panel of experts tackles the big questions from readers.
HAPPY HOME TRUTHS
With tongue in cheek, Phoenix Arrien shares the secrets of wealth creation through property spruiking seminars.
DASH OF SALT
Bernard Salt talks about rental hotspots and an interesting pattern he's detected.
API CONNECT
This is where readers get the chance to ask our profiled investors any question they fancy about that investor's strategy or experience.
REAL ESTATE ESCAPES
The Christmas season is meant to be a time of good will and high spirits... but watch out for contractual time periods that run out between December 25 and January 1, warns legal watchdog Tim O'Dwyer.
INVESTOR PSYCHOLOGY
Acting in spite of your fears can get you everywhere, according to Michael Yardney. In this month’s column, he breaks it down to the four top fears investors are often faced with.
NEW SOUTH WALES
More elbow room sems to be one of the reasons why investors from Sydney's trendier suburbs north and east are moving in on this next hotspot suburb.
VICTORIA
It's halfway between Melbourne and Geelong and according to experts like Margaret Lomas, it's on its way to realising some exciting price growth.
QUEENSLAND
With gas projects lining up out the door, Gladstone has ditched its 'yo-yo city' tag.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Gorgon gas project is coming and Karratha is set to be its greatest beneficiary.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
What will greater Adelaide look like in 30 years? API reveals the government's vision.
ACT
When bushfire proofing your investment property for the long, dry summer ahead, what's your tactic? API looks at the new requirements and suggestions from the building industry experts.
TASMANIA, part two
Chris and Leah Waugh live in the far north yet still invest in their Tassie home state.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Why are many locals comparing the future of Frances Bay to Melbourne's Docklands?
GLOSSARY
Check the exact definitions for all that investment and property jargon.
UNDERSTANDING API‚ÄàDATABANK
A layman's guide to making sense of all the statistics in API's comprehensive data section at the back of the magazine.
Defiant investors
Apparently nothing can soften the resolve of these five investors who, with clenched fists and watertight property portfolios, quicky adapted to the rapidly changing economic conditions and succeeded with a touch of creative ingenuity.
Features
The property millionaire factory
API steps behind the scenes of the millionaire production line, where property leverages luxury lifestyles and prime positions on Australia's high profile rich lists, and where the essential ingredients of time, patience and skill fuse together into the ultimate success model.
True costs of property ownership
What are the true costs of purchasing and owning residential property? A recent review of the CPI takes property investors on a shopping trolley ride a little closer to home, where property prices and rental discounts can affect this measurement of inflation.
Legal loopholes, part one
When the sweat starts trickling down your nose and the ink is still freshly marked on your fingers from a recently signed contract, fear no more as Rob Balanda has your 'get out of contract free pass' waiting, with five different escape routes.
11 ways sellers try to hide serious structural defects
Some sellers are sneaky when it comes to covering up serious structural defects. Find out the simple detection methods so you're not stuck with expensive repairs.
The alternative investor
Buy this space
An investor's guide to niche-market opportunities. This month we find out if billboards are an effective real estate space to splash your investment dollars on.
Project profiles
Taking the first step‚ part one
Get your hands dirty on Peter Koulizos' small development project from concept to completion. This month API learns about the purchase and the plan.
His best move
Who would guess that two virtually identical properties just two blocks apart would wind up with very different development costs? Investor and trade-qualified builder Damian Garnes explains that the discovery left him baffled.
My development
$100,000 profit in just 5 months
API reader Coralie Higgins takes us through her first small development project ‚ a renovation, subdivision and build, which delivered her a $100,000 equity gain in just five months.
Investor profile
Land of opportunity
On arrival to Australia this Irish investor realised if he could venture this far from his homeland and comfort zone , he could do the same with the strategy of his newfound passion in property investment.
Tax
CGT traps for the average homeowner
Why is it best to move into your new home the week after settlement unless you're hospitalised? Julia Hartman explores the CGT consequences and the record keeping nightmare that might be laid out before you.
NEWS & VIEWS
Read all the latest property news, including a look back at the ups and downs of 2009, plus read about the doomsday economist who lost a bet and now has to walk 200 kilometres wearing a t-shirt that says 'I was hopelessly wrong on house prices! Ask me how'.
YOUNG GUN
This Australian Army Captain explains how the determination and discipline inherent in his role has helped accelerate his property portfolio.
FINANCE
While offset accounts and redraw facilities are well-known among investors, are the tax benefits fully understood?
MY PROPERTY NIGHTMARE
Dirt cheap fees aren't always the way to go when selling your property.... this investor reveals why.
LEGAL HELP DESK
Rob Balanda provides tips on how to stay cool at an auction and what you should be aware of before you open your mouth.
BRICKS AND MORTAR
API's panel of experts tackles the big questions from readers.
HAPPY HOME TRUTHS
With tongue in cheek, Phoenix Arrien shares the secrets of wealth creation through property spruiking seminars.
DASH OF SALT
Bernard Salt talks about rental hotspots and an interesting pattern he's detected.
API CONNECT
This is where readers get the chance to ask our profiled investors any question they fancy about that investor's strategy or experience.
REAL ESTATE ESCAPES
The Christmas season is meant to be a time of good will and high spirits... but watch out for contractual time periods that run out between December 25 and January 1, warns legal watchdog Tim O'Dwyer.
INVESTOR PSYCHOLOGY
Acting in spite of your fears can get you everywhere, according to Michael Yardney. In this month’s column, he breaks it down to the four top fears investors are often faced with.
NEW SOUTH WALES
More elbow room sems to be one of the reasons why investors from Sydney's trendier suburbs north and east are moving in on this next hotspot suburb.
VICTORIA
It's halfway between Melbourne and Geelong and according to experts like Margaret Lomas, it's on its way to realising some exciting price growth.
QUEENSLAND
With gas projects lining up out the door, Gladstone has ditched its 'yo-yo city' tag.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Gorgon gas project is coming and Karratha is set to be its greatest beneficiary.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
What will greater Adelaide look like in 30 years? API reveals the government's vision.
ACT
When bushfire proofing your investment property for the long, dry summer ahead, what's your tactic? API looks at the new requirements and suggestions from the building industry experts.
TASMANIA, part two
Chris and Leah Waugh live in the far north yet still invest in their Tassie home state.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Why are many locals comparing the future of Frances Bay to Melbourne's Docklands?
GLOSSARY
Check the exact definitions for all that investment and property jargon.
UNDERSTANDING API‚ÄàDATABANK
A layman's guide to making sense of all the statistics in API's comprehensive data section at the back of the magazine.
Additional Information
| Author | API |
| Published In | Australia |
| Year Published | 2009 |
