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Pam Walkley is a senior writer at Money, specialising in property investment. She is an experienced Australian financial journalist and editor with extensive expertise in covering property and personal finance. Pam was the founding editor of Money magazine in 1999. Before that, she spent 11 years at The Australian Financial Review, where she held senior editorial roles including news editor, chief of staff and property editor. In 2007, she co-authored Streets Ahead: How to Make Money from Residential Property. Connect with Pam Walkley on LinkedIn.
Choosing an investment property? Location is paramount
While many Aussies believe you can make good money from buying just any property, nothing could be further from the truth. Location is important.
Investors shouldn’t overlook commercial real estate
Are you thinking about becoming a property investor this year? If so, do you plan to buy a residential investment or will you also explore commercial real estate opportunities?
Understanding tax on granny flat rental income
In most instances renting out a unit or granny flat attached to a home is likely to be treated as renting out part of the family home.
Make your home your cash cow
Make the most of present tax and pension rules to make your home a cash cow.
Think it through before investing in a holiday house
There's nothing stopping you from buying a holiday house if you can afford it. But will it be a good investment?
Should you time the sale of a property to minimise CGT?
Timing the sale of an investment property to minimise capital gains tax (CGT) is something all investors should aim to do.
How to save on real estate fees
One avenue to save on real estate fees is to sign up with a commission rebate company that offers rebates on real estate agents' commissions.
Where to get financial help to study
If you are over 25 and stuck in a job that doesn't suit, one option might be going back to study to get the qualifications to score a career with prospects.
How you can invest in commercial property
If we think about investing in real estate, most of us think residential, but Australia has a vast commercial property sector and the bulk is owned by investors.
Is investing in land worth it?
Investing in land can be worthwhile in the longer-term, but a big drawback is that it rarely provides any sort of income while you hold it.
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