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Missed Opportunities 4 Apr 2013 The property market has certainly picked up this year with buyer's taking advantage of historically low interest rates and an improving market. Despite our best efforts, we haven't always had clients for the deals we find. Find out the opportunities that were missed (and one that is still available!).

 

2012 - A look back with case studies 18 Dec 2012 2012 was another successful year for Investigate Property and their clients. We thought we'd share a small collection of deals Investigate Property were involved in this year, as we feel there is no better way to demonstrate what it is we do.

 

Be Prepared 18 Dec 2012 When buying property, get yourself into a position to actually make an offer, sign a contract immediately and obtain finance. Too often we see good deals slip away because buyer's haven't done things in the correct order, or worse, deliberately held off on getting themselves organised because they don't want to spend the time or money doing so before they have a deal. Here's a few real life scenarios.

 

3 Top Tips for Selecting Your Development A-Team 29 Nov 2012 No two developments are the same and while there is great upside to developing, it can be a complicated process. So you need a support team. You need experts you can call on at any time and get the quick answers you need.

 

The Cost to Develop 15 Oct 2012 A question we are asked on a regular basis is just how much money do I need to develop?  Here is an insight into costs for a small development.

 

How Easy It Can All Go Wrong 18 Jul 2012 We always say, "Research! Research! Research!".  But how crucial is it to purchasing the right property?  Here's a real example of how it can all go wrong!

 

BOE and Arrow 12 Jun 2012 When a hot property comes along you need to be ready to fire, because any delays in submitting your offer could mean you miss out.

 

Are You Buying Property? 10 Jun 2012 To get to the best deals first, you have to locate, research, negotiate and purchase like a professional property buyer.  This Home Study Course shows you how.  Produced in conjunction with the Reno Kings and their combined 65+ years of successful property investment.

 

5 Tips For Picking the Right Rental Manager 30 May 2012 Using the right Property Manager can be the key to getting the most out of your rental income and helping your create a more profitable future.  Read our tips to finding the right one for you.

 

7 Tips For Increasing Your Rent 30 May 2012 Many investment property owners don’t realise that their properties are being rented below market value.  Here Justin Eslick shares with you some smart and straight forward tips that can help you boost your rental income and capitalise on your investments.

 

Three Tips to make your Development Work 15 May 2012 Whether you are new to developing or already an established investor, you can never go wrong by learning from other peoples experiences. In this article, Justin Eslick highlights strategies and tips that could help you identify the best potential for your development.

 

The Question We All Get Asked 18 Apr 2012 Every property investor will come across this question at least once in their investing career. In this article Buyer's Agent Justin Eslick brings to light the best way to handle this selling agent tactic and how to view the outcome.

 

The Importance of the Right Advice 13 Mar 2012 Research is the key to buying a successful property. Here Justin Eslick gives us a clear example of how to reduce risk and the mistakes you could make by doing your homework first.

 

6 Common Mistakes by Property Buyers 14 Feb 2012 Everybody is entitled to makes mistakes. It is how we learn from them that makes the difference. It is even better, however, to try and minimise how many mistakes you make. Here are some of the more common mistakes we see people make when looking to buy property.

 

Never Tell the Agent 23 Jan 2012 Knowledge is power! You should always make sure you know more than the agent, but never tell them this. It's amazing what opportunities open up for you when this is the case. Read on to learn why.

 

The Reno Kings are blogging! 2 Dec 2011 Investigate Property and the Reno Kings both believe education is a critical component of becoming a successful property investor and as such have teamed up to bring you a regular blog. Visit www.renos.com.au to read the blog!

 

Christmas Trading Hours 1 Dec 2011 Investigate Property will be taking some time off over the Christmas and the New Year period. Click on the news headline for more information.

 

$200k from a small project in a quiet market 30 Nov 2011 We have featured Mathew Cosgrove in numerous past articles. We even held a Site Inspection at two of his development sites and had him as a guest speaker at our Developing for Profit workshop. This is how much this down to earth runner-up Property Investor of the Year with Your Investment Property Magazine impresses us. Well, he is at it again! This time with $200k in profit from a renovator and splitter deal, in a quiet market.

 

Buying through the Christmas Cheer 25 Nov 2011 Christmas can be the perfect time to uncover opportunties in the property market, but there are also a few pitfalls.

 

Risk Versus Reward: Careful what you listen to 18 Nov 2011 One Brisbane suburb that has been suggested as good opportunity for investment buyers of houses at the moment by numerous sources is one we won't touch.

 

Agents are making buying a bargain even easier 16 Sep 2011 It's a buyer's market, which means it is a great time to buy and bargains are to be found. Makes you wonder why agents are willing to make it even easier for you?

 

Never leave empty handed 25 May 2011 You have just inspected a property and it didn't meet expectations. Don't let a great opportunity pass you by simply walking off

 

Set the Price Right 25 May 2011 Sellers: The difference between selling for a good price and not selling at all can be as little as $10k.

 

Flood of Misinformation 25 May 2011 Unfortunately since the floods that hit Brisbane in January we have seen a number of properties on the market with some misleading and evasive advertising.

 

Simple Splitter to Dollar Draining 9 May 2011 Two development sites that appear similar can have vastly different outcomes for the uneducated.

 

Misled 31 Mar 2011 No property investor should ever rely on claims made by a selling agent, especially when it comes to development.

 

Interesting flood and property related articles 18 Jan 2011 There are some interesting flood and property related articles that are starting to be published.

 

What will happen to the Brisbane Property Market post flood? 18 Jan 2011 One question we have been inundated with is 'what is going to happen with the Brisbane Property Market?'. No one can really give a definitive answer, but we can speculate based on events of the past.

 

1974 Brisbane Flood Map 17 Jan 2011 There are a lot of people interested in seeing what areas of Brisbane were affected by the floods of 1974. Here is the only map that we are aware of that illustrates the areas that were affected.

 

Flood Data and Flood Maps 17 Jan 2011 Every investor looking at buying in Brisbane should only do so after reviewing flood maps and flood reports.

 

Developing for Profit - 2011 Date Announced! 15 Dec 2010 'Developing fro Profit', a 2 day information packed workshop for all wanna-be through to experienced developers, will be held on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th of June 2011 in Brisbane.

 

Understanding the listing period - Christmas 14 Dec 2010 Christmas can really throw out the listing cycle when it comes to selling a property. Understanding this will help you to list your property for sale at the right time, and will create an opportunity for you if you are a buyer.

 

PAMDA: Rob Balanda informs investors of the critical changes 17 Sep 2010 The Queensland Government has recently passed the 'Property Agents and Motor Dealers and Other Legislation Amendments Bill 2010' which has consequences for both buyers and sellers of properties in QLD as detailed by Rob Balanda.

 

Value Add by Adding a Bedroom 16 Sep 2010 Adding a bedroom under an existing roof line can be an easy way to dramatically increase rent and the value of a property.

 

When less is more 14 Sep 2010 A dramatic transformation can be achieved with the simplest of approaches.

 

Developing for Profit: Home Study Course 1 Jun 2010 This is a comprehensive 12 Audio CD Home Study Course of the entire Developing for Profit workshop.  Purchase Now and Learn at Your Leisure!

 

To print or to hammer 10 May 2010 When it comes to developing there is essentially two ways you can make money. You can either ‘print it’ or you can ‘hammer it’. Both hold great appeal, but making the right choice isn't as straightforward as some may think.

 

The Cost to Produce Land 19 Feb 2010 It can be very inexpensive to buy a subdivision property in the outer suburbs, but it can also cost you a small fortune.

 

How to turn $456k into $1.275m in 5 months at a cost of $70k 19 Feb 2010 Yes that’s right folks, an $820,000 increase for a miserable $70k outlay. Oh, and a 9% gross rental return.

 

Investigate Property Pro Monthly Membership 18 Feb 2010 How would you like to pick up the phone and call your own Town Planner and buying expert and get them to investigate a prospective property?

 

A Lesson For The Novice Property Investor 8 Feb 2010 So you have decided to buy an investment property or your first home. Congratulations and welcome to an exciting world!  You'll want as much house for as little money as possible. Unfortunately this can also lead to disaster.  Read on to find out how you get started.

 

How to make 12% in 4 days 20 Nov 2009 What do you do if you aren't happy with the first result? Change it!

 

Recognising the next big change 20 Nov 2009 As investors you should be actively keeping a look out for the 'next big change', but how do we do this and is it possible to be the first person to hear about it?

 

Digging for gold in your own backyard 31 Aug 2009 Some property owners don't have to go very far to find their next pot of gold as it could be buried in their own backyard!

 

Overland Flow Update 5 Aug 2009 Overland Flow can be a nasty negative with dire consequences for property investors. Brisbane City Council have recently announced plans for a new Overland Flow Mapping system to help minimise risk for property buyers, but there are consequences that you need to know about.

 

Being Diligent 5 Aug 2009 Doing your research and getting the answers reduces risk when buying property, but it can also stop you from buying well if you don't do it in the correct order.

 

What land value should I put into my development feasibility? 5 Aug 2009 When doing your feasibility for a development site, one of the key factors is the land value or purchase price. This is easy enough to enter when buying, but what do you enter if you have owned the property for a long time?

 

Case Study : UPDATE : How to make (serious) money in a slow market 27 May 2009 In November we brought you the story of Matthew and Kaylene, two Canberra investors who had just purchased a ‘delight or a disaster’ in Brisbane. This article is an update ‘post renovations’.

 

Confused, misinterpreted and muddled: Part 2 26 May 2009 Part two of a two part article aiming to demystify, unlock, unmuddle and correct some of the many common mistakes and misrepresentations made by buyers, sellers and agents.

 

When $14k is better than $21k 26 May 2009 There are both positives and negatives associated with the First Home Owners Grant and as a result not everything is as it seems.

 

Picking Places 19 Feb 2009 People are forgetting that long term growth should be a major consideration when purchasing property as most property deals are or turn out to be long term deals. Don't let high rental returns blind you to some great opportunities that may exist in the market.

 

Confused, misinterpreted and muddled- Part 1 12 Feb 2009 Part one of a two part article aiming to demystify, unlock, unmuddle and correct some of the many common mistakes and misrepresentations made by buyers, sellers and agents.

 

Swim or Surf ?: Flooding vs Overland Flow 28 Jan 2009 We all know about flooding, but did you know that damaging water can get you from both directions? Read this article to see if you're safe.

 

Rent is rent of course of course 16 Dec 2008 Investors who take it for granted that the rent is as stated can often find themselves at a loss.

 

Cash Positive! 16 Dec 2008 Get excited! With interest rates coming down it is now possible to buy cash neutral and cash positive property in capital cities, something that has largely been unattainable for the last few years.

 

Tracking Termites: Part 2 15 Dec 2008 This is the second part of a two part article on what, where and how of termites. Last issue we looked mostly at where to look for termites. In this issue we explore what to look for.

 

Case Study: How to Make Money in a Slow Market 6 Nov 2008 We take a look at a real life and very current purchase by an Investigate Property client and the multiple strategies they are using for success, even in a slow market.

 

Meddling with Medians 23 Oct 2008 Discover why the median price isn't always what it seems.

 

Tracking Termites Part 1 23 Oct 2008 Every investor or home buyer should learn to look for signs of termites when inspecting a property. Too many people dismiss this activity in favour of employing the experts, but an initial inspection by yourself before you employ the experts could save you time and money!

 

Hitting Brick Walls: the lessons that could save your next development 1 Oct 2008 Reno King Geoff Doidge shares how he broke through 'brick walls' to get a development approval for a block of units that will produce a 9.07% rental return, plus a big depreciation schedule.

 

Spotlight on Student Accommodation 9 Sep 2008 The spotlight is well and truly on Student Accommodation in Brisbane, but are the authorities doing enough?

 

Buy better by beating the belated buyers! 14 Jul 2008 Looking to buy?  Here are some invaluable tips to ensure that you buy like a professional.

 

Sometimes Second Place isn't so bad 14 Jul 2008 Missing out on getting that special property can be disheartening. Justin Eslick shares how you can still win properties by organising a backup contract.

 

The Funky Flats! 1 Jul 2008 Learn from one investor's multiple strategy purchase.

 

The Investor's Tool Belt 1 Jul 2008 The essential 'tools' every investor should take to a property inspection.

 

Tips and Traps of Developing Affordable Housing 1 Jul 2008 Justin Eslick discussions some of the advantages, incentives and concessions available to those who develop affordable housing and some of the traps of this increasingly popular investment option.

 

Mines, floods, contaminants and bombs! 21 May 2008 Want to know a good way to potentially halve the value of your property in just one day? Do the wrong searches, use the wrong person to comment on those searches, or worse still, don't do them at all and you are well on your way!

 

Cold listings are now hot property 14 May 2008 It is a buyer’s market in many places around Australia and one of the best ways to uncover a deal is to look at the cold listings.

 

7 top tips for researching development sites 10 Apr 2008 Generally speaking, development sites can deliver fantastic profits for investors, but they can also carry considerable risk. It is possible to reduce this risk quite easily, and the first place to start is by making sure you buy the right development site to begin with.

 

Putting the cart before the horse 10 Apr 2008 Even the experts make mistakes! Geoff Doidge has made 465% out of this property, yet he made some pretty crucial errors when he bought it that could have cost him big time!

 

How Town Planning can add value 14 Mar 2008 There are so many value-add opportunities that come under the banner of ‘town planning’ and a number of these are the result of you knowing more than the vendor or sales agent of a property.

 

Investing in loose change 3 Sep 2007 There is a lot to gain in investing in ‘loose change’, but we aren’t talking about the coins you find in your car’s ashtray! In this instance ‘loose change’ refers to changes still in their infancy, still without certainty, which is often where speculative investment can reap reward.  During the last month there have been two major headlines to come out of the news concerning Queenslanders.

 

Another Brisbane Boom? 16 Mar 2007 Brisbane appears to be experiencing another property boom.

 

Great News! Reno Kings will find your next investment property 24 Dec 2006 The Reno Kings have educated 1000's of property investors over the years. After learning about the deals Paul and Geoff swoop on and turn into gold, many of these investors asked the Reno Kings if they could help them find a property.

 

Green Bridge Nearing Completion 20 Oct 2006 The Green Bridge, now formally known as the 'Eleanor Schonell Bridge', linking the University of Queensland (UQ) with Dutton Park and surrounds is set to open in December 2006.

 

Suburb Rehabilitation 30 May 2006 Town Planner Justin Eslick makes comment on a recent article in the Courier Mail, which discusses the rehabilitation of Woolloongabba, Albion and Hamilton.

 

The New Valley 18 May 2006 West End has long been touted as the next Fortitude Valley, the next hip place, the next big thing. This article takes an in depth look at what is shaping the area.

 

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