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Strategy
Michael's 7 tips for business owners to invest in property
Prior to joining DPN, Michael ran his own business for 15 years where he learned the importance of investing outside of your business. Here you will find his top tips to get started in property investment.
Finance
How to use the SMART approach to setting your financial goals
Setting yourself regular financial goals is an integral part of your journey towards financial freedom. One of the best ways to ensure that you are setting your financial goals in the right way is by using the SMART criteria for goal setting.
Finance
2017 tax time checklist for property investors
Be prepared and knowledgeable about year-end tax deductions for your investment property. This checklist will help make the end of the financial year smoother.
DPN Social
A case study of a Broker and a Chartered Accountant
In this interview Andrew An and Simon Perkovich explain the benefits of joining the DPN Affilliate Program to create a new income stream and increase client loyalty.
Strategy
Units or houses: the eternal investment question
Trying to decide whether to invest in a unit or a house? Here’s our comprehensive guide covering the pros and cons of each option and all the key factors to consider.
Finance
If you’re thinking of making the exciting step into property investment or expanding your portfolio you should know what taxes you will incur. This gives you a sound financial framework with which to operate and will help in tailoring your property investment strategy. Here we explain the main taxes you’re likely to face and things to watch out for.
Strategy
If you’re a professional and love investing then subdividing on a large property to get a double rental yield sounds very attractive. But here’s what you need to consider.
Strategy
Record low interest rates offer a rare window of opportunity
Historically low interest rate cuts mean that there’s never been a better time to enter the property investment market or reduce your home mortgage.
Strategy
There are as many property markets as there are suburbs in Australia. This means we’re looking at around 8,800 different markets. Each will, at any given time, be either rising or falling.
Strategy
What to do with an inheritance
Inheritances are windfalls that not many of us are lucky enough to receive. They usually arrive unexpectedly and, like a winning lottery ticket, can seem like money falling from the sky.
Strategy
5 easy upgrades for a sustainable investment property
Environmentally-friendly rental properties stand out from the crowd and ensure you attract quality tenants.
Strategy
How property investing can help you retire in comfort
The financial decisions you make now will impact how comfortably you can retire. With time on your side, see how property income can help you retire in comfort.
Review
Highlighting successful women in business: What Next Now podcast
Focusing on women from diverse backgrounds and professions, the first series of the What Next Now podcast will fire up your inspiration towards success.
Finance
What can you claim when renovating?
If an investor lives in an investment property while renovating, they risk missing out on thousands of dollars in property depreciation deductions. Find out more.
Research
The new lifestyle movement to hit regional towns
Coastal and country towns have long attracted sea-changers and tree-changers. Now, they’re set to welcome a whole new movement, the 'e-change'. Read on for some of the 600 towns set to benefit.
DPN Social
How to throw a fantastic child's birthday party on a budget
If you’re counting the costs of holding yet another birthday party, it’s time to give your stress levels, and your wallet, a break. Here’s how to keep the birthday smiles, without blowing the budget.
DPN Social
Travel hacks for stress-free overseas holidays with kids
Travelling with kids is both a curse and a blessing, especially if you’re heading off overseas. Check out these travel hacks to up the ‘blessing’ quota.
Strategy
Styling your investment property to attract the right tenants
It’s no surprise that quality tenants look for quality homes and styling your investment property is the key to success. Here’s how to do it.
Research
Why invest in Maitland: A regional city on the move
Maitland captivates visitors with its river views and artistic environment, but it’s the fast-growing infrastructure that’s fuelling interest from property investors.
Strategy
5 productivity tips for small business owners
Small business owners tend to be among the busiest of us all. If this is you, here are some simple tips to stay on top of it all.
