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INSIDE May 2012

FEATURES

INVESTOR STRATEGIES REVEALED
Different strategies suit different investors but the same fundamentals form the foundations of every successful property portfolio. Four seasoned investors share the strategies behind their success

PROPERTY CYCLE REPORT: Darwin
This month in Darwin, we find a highly responsive market driven by large scale resources and military investments

10 PROPERTIES IN 10 YEARS: Part 2
In the second installment of this series, we show the importance of professional advice and market research and how your strategy, borrowing capacity and budget dictate the property you buy

SPLITTING PROFITS: Stepping into development
With big profits to be made, it’s no wonder renovators often consider stepping into the development space. But going from a small renovation project to building a block of units can be a daunting task

SPEND MONEY TO MAKE MONEY
Should you invest your $7,000 First Home Owner’s Grant to engage a buyer’s agent?

AUSTRALIA’S TOP LENDERS
Find out who are the best lenders for investors through this roundup of the prestigious annual awards ceremony

PROFILE

LEVERAGING OFF A LEGACY
After his father passed away, 22 year-old Dominic Riga was left his dad’s home as his inheritance. He used this to create a portfolio of properties and told Smart Property Investment how he intends to make the very best of his father’s legacy.

INVESTING FOR A LIFESTYLE
Many Australian investors plan to make millions through property investment, while Nicole and Brett Reynolds have a simple goal; to fund their dream home

REGULARS

NEWS
The latest general news and updates for property buyers and investors

PROJECTS
New homes and property development news

FINANCING
Updates and what’s new in the finance sector

FIRST TIME
The latest news and trends for Australia’s first time investors

WHAT THE?
Offbeat property and finance tales from around the world

VOX POPS
Can an environmentally friendly property command higher rental returns?

STATE REPORT
A closer look inside each state’s property market

SPOTLIGHT
Mackay is expecting an upturn, but investors need to act quickly

WHAT’S APP?
We pick the best apps on the market for investors

COLUMNS

PLANNING
Phillip Tarrant – Australia has many property markets, including those where now is the time to buy

RATE WATCH
Shane Oliver – why the Reserve Bank is in no hurry to move

FINANCE
Lisa Montgomery – beware misleading lines used in property investment

ASK THE EXPERTS
Industry pros answer your property and investment queries

TAX
Shukri Barbara – Investors can benefit at tax time but don’t leave it until the last minute

BUILDING
Andrew Whitelaw – how subdividing the family home can unlock equity

INSIDER SECRETS
Belinda Williamson – why buying in partnership is not just for couples

INVESTMENT IN ACTION
Follow Smart Property Investment as we build our own portfolio through 2012