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Melrose Park North is Sydney’s first Smart City, providing residents with cutting-edge technology for the ultimate experience in convenience and modern living. Situated in the geographical heart of Sydney, bordered by Meadowbank and Ermington, it is an ideal location with easy access to Parramatta and the CBD. With the added convenience of a shuttle bus, […]

Cheltenham is an up and coming suburb in Melbourne’s South East, just a 20 minute drive from St Kilda, or around 1 hour to Flinders St Station (Melbourne’s CBD) via train. This is a suburb with so much to offer; it’s close to the beach and just 40 drive minutes to both Churchill National Park […]

Your guide to property investment in Australia, from property investment strategies, where to buy and tips for new investors. Property Investment Outlook Where to buy What strategies work well First time investors Diversify Mistakes to avoid Tenancy rules What Is the Outlook for Property Investment in Australia? Up until recently, the outlook for property investment […]

Investing in residential real estate has and continues to be a sought after venture. With the premise of owning your own investment property as a source of security and an investment for future wealth. So what are the reasons to invest in residential real estate? We’ve broken it down into 5 key areas. 1. Real […]

An investment property is a great way to get on the property ladder or to start your investment portfolio. These steps outline what you can expect when purchasing a property: 1. Deposit Save for your deposit as soon as you can. Depending on the loan and lender you decide to go with you will need […]

Our three key principles will help guide you when buying an investment property. Keep reading to find out what they are! Case study – Cheltenham One of our staff members invested in a unit in Cheltenham, Victoria back in May 2016, built by Steller. The property was completed in the third quarter of 2017 and […]

Real estate investing can bring great returns, especially if you buy the right properties with a high growth yield and have a good long-term strategy in place. Residential property as asset class increases in value over time and that combined with high leveraging against its value means its terms are magnified.   Here are 5 […]

Tony Chiu is the Principal Certified Financial Planner at Benton Asset Management, based in Chatswood, Sydney. It was our accountant who originally introduced us more than 3 years ago. Since then both we and our clients have benefited from his balanced philosophy that enjoyment of life is just as important as preparing for a positive […]

The fifth article in our work partner series looks at the role of an accountant when buying or selling a property. Why Work with an Accountant When Buying a Property? You may wish to use an accountant to get a better understanding of: Your current financial situation What you need to do to be able […]

The second part of our Work Partner Series: Property Conveyancing. Property conveyancing involves the transfer of a property title from one person to another. This is a key part of the property buying process and either a solicitor or conveyancer can fulfill this need. Melbourne Property Conveyancing Partner Desmond Khoo from Rennick & Gaynor Solicitors […]

Buying a Home Buying a new home is a very exciting time and there are many things to consider when choosing which property to buy. Here we’ve put together a list of 14 things you may want to consider when buying a home. 1. Property Location Property location is one of the most important points […]

Whether to use a property management company for your property comes down to individual circumstances. Factors including: How busy your life is Your location Your experience Whether you are actually willing and able to do the work yourself can all come into play. Proximity to the Property Are you close enough to arrange inspections, carry […]

One of the big talking points in the media this year is the cooling of the Sydney Property Market. Read on to find out why we are in the current climate and what opportunities exist for sellers, buyers, developers and agents. Why Has the Sydney Property Market Cooled? Why Are We Seeing a Decline? The […]

Entrusting your property to someone else means doing thorough research and making sure that your property manager is both experienced, reliable and proactive. A Property Manager or Property Management Agent is there to facilitate maintenance of the property, to screen and select appropriate tenants, address tenant concerns and to assist in creating a stable rental […]

St Leonards is located on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, only 3 stops on the train from Sydney CBD which makes it a very appealing suburb to live in. With access to excellent local amenities including the Royal North Shore Hospital and The Royal North Shore Hospital School as well as its proximity to local shopping […]

Listen to the Property Podcast below Transcript This is Ajay Valanju from Location Property Group. Thanks for tuning in to the Location Property Group podcast. Today we’re going to reveal the biggest secret in residential property investment. Why Is This Secret so Important to Us? Why do we need to pay attention to this? By […]

Listen to the Negative Gearing Podcast This podcast looks at how you can use negative gearing to create wealth, by purchasing an investment property.   Negative Gearing Podcast Transcript Introduction Welcome to the location property podcast, the podcast for property owners looking to grow their property portfolio. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to put […]