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Airbnb: Landlord rights and responsibilities

Airbnb continues to run the board when it comes to short-term holiday rentals. But should landlords leasing properties longterm consider making the switch? Michael Yardney weighs the pros and cons.

Harry Triguboff

What we can learn from Australia’s richest people

The recently released AFR Rich 200 list gives us some insight into what’s happening to the fortunes of Australia’s richest people, and it seems that life is good for them.

Australian housing backyards

A state-by-state property market update from April

We’re clearly in the next stage of the property cycle, one of moderate growth in some regions and virtually no growth in others. Australia’s property markets are very fragmented, driven by local factors including jobs growth, population growth, consumer confidence and supply and demand.

Melbourne city

Will the budget’s infrastructure spending help our property markets?

A lot has been made of the federal government's 10-year national infrastructure plan announced last week in the 2018 budget. And as usual the hot spotters have been out saying chase the infrastructure spending and you'll find the next property growth area.

Australian housing backyards

What is the ‘fair market value’ of my home?

most houses sell for the fair market value – the price a willing buyer will pay, and a keen seller will accept, given that neither the buyer or seller is under pressure to close the deal.

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Nine simple rules of property investment

The first lesson of property investment is to become financially fluent, says Michael Yardney.

Melbourne city

Here’s an important factor that will determine the price of your property in the future

As our cities grow, proximity to public transport is going to become more and more important in determining property price growth.

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These stats explain what will happen next in property

The Australian property market peaked in September last year and since then house prices have slipped in some capital cities and growth has slowed in others, but Michael Yardney doesn't see any reason for further significant falls in property values.

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Not everyone believes property is in for a soft landing

While some analysts are suggesting Australia's property markets are in for a soft landing, others have a more gloomy view on our property markets. So who's right?

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How free property investment advice could cost you a fortune

Nothing in this world is free — especially property investment advice, writes Michael Yardney. What you don't pay to an advisor, you may end up paying to the market in "learning fees".

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How (and why) to think like a valuer when buying your investment property

When you are looking at potential investment properties, it can be difficult to be objective.

Real estate is such an emotional asset cla…

Property housing

What the fight against negative gearing is missing

Any reduction in negative gearing benefits would significantly reduce rental investment in both new and existing properties and worsen rental affordability through a reduced supply of investment housing, writes Michael Yardney.

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