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The "I" Word and Darwin Property
The January 2011 issue of Australian Property Investor (API) magazine has a good article about the Darwin property market, titled, “Releasing the Heat.” It discusses the reasons for the recent market cooling. The scorching high market temperatures reached in 2009 are tapering off. But, the sentiment of the article is upbeat; Darwin is still a […]
Have You Got a New Year’s Challenge?
I received New Year’s Challenge from Steve McKnight at propertyinvesting.com. It’s good. I’d like to share it with you …
DHA Rent Review – How do you figure?
I have two Defense Housing Authority (DHA) properties. One in Brisbane and one in Adelaide. Every year on 31 December, the DHA does an evaluation to determine the new rent. I look forward to the this rental review, because it usually means a nice rental increase. But the last two Christmas reviews have been underwhelming […]
Is it ok to take a holiday?
Sure! Why not? And, that’s exactly what I’m doing these days – enjoying a holiday. Why is it important to take a holiday now and again? Well, let’s see, here are some of my thoughts on that question … It’s good to get a new perspective on things. See things from a different vantage point. […]
What’s the Next Move for Property Investors?
Good question! Not sure I know the answer. But, it seems to me every property deal must stack up on its own merit. So, when people talk in broad terms about the overall property market, I get a bit concerned. Here’s why.