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House of the week

House of the week: Battery Road, Panton Hill

Lou Sweeney Trying to find ''the serenity'' has always been something of a national pastime. Our love of the pastoral or coastal get-away-from-it-all has driven an interest in country property for an age.

IMPROVING

The granny state

Kate Farrelly Helpful NSW laws are encouraging investors to add a flat and increase their rental returns.

Property Managing

Tenants' pets – the truth is out there.

Jimmy Thomson Hot on the paws of our apartment living great Dane story comes news of a world first survey of pets in rented properties

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MAINTAINING

Landlords pay the price

Chris Tolhurst If you've been putting off replacing the kitchen or installing an airconditioner in an investment property, now might be the time to take stock of your competitive position.

Negotiating

The fix is in

Chris Tolhurst Negotiating a home loan with a fixed interest rate can give you a jump-start in building wealth, regardless of whether you're an investor or a home buyer.

New Investors

Local buyers join the Chinese treasure hunt

Susan Wellings While a huge number of Australians are set to join in Chinese New Year celebrations across Sydney this weekend, they're also increasingly following the Chinese lead in apartment-buying decisions.

SEARCHING

Looking high and low for a good investment

Chris Tolhurst One of the most crucial decisions when buying into a high-rise apartment building is choosing the right floor.

Weekend auction results

Take a look at the auction results from around the country. We've also included some handy information to explain what they really mean.

Investment

Downturn a two-way street

Chris Tolhurst With low interest rates and reduced asking prices, there are plenty of upsides to the slowdown.

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Home and Away - Investment opportunities

The power of one

Kate Farrelly A whole bunch more of us are going to be flying solo in the not-too-distant future, and one-bedroom apartments may well top our wish-list when it comes to living arrangements.

Flats top houses as investment

John Collett Units are proving a better investment than houses, especially in Sydney where affordability is a key factor.

Buying in a buyer's market

Chris Vedelago A buyer's market is irrevelant if you don't buy well

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Counting eggs before they hatch

Chris Vedelago Does a price rise of just a fraction of 1 per cent really make for a property market recovery?

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