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Property Investment Resources

LJ Hooker is Australia's most iconic real estate brand and with more than 90 years experience, we've been successfully helping people with their property investments for generations. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, ebooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions.

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Beyond Location: Uncovering Hidden Gems in the Real Estate Market
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
Beyond Location: Uncovering Hidden Gems in the Real Estate Market
Discover the secrets to finding hidden gem properties in the real estate market. Learn strategic tips and explore overlooked opportunities for high returns.
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Rural Property: Challenges and Opportunities
| Katrina Creer
Rural Property: Challenges and Opportunities
Dreaming of escaping to the country or making a rural property investment? Let’s take a look at the opportunities and challenges in rural real estate.
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Your Property Investment Summer Checklist
| Riley Howe | 3 mins
Your Property Investment Checklist
If you own a rental property or many, it is important to keep them in good condition. Here are some jobs to do over the warmer months.  
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A Guide to Record Keeping for Tax Purposes in Property
| Katrina Creer
A Guide to Record Keeping for Tax Purposes in Property
Paperwork is an essential part of making sure you are maximising your investment, we look at how to manage your property records effectively.
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Renovating Your Investment Property: How to Know the Right Time and Circumstances
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
Renovating Your Investment Property: How to Know the Right Time and Circumstances
Renovating an investment property can be tricky. However, understanding market demand and whether to renovate or repair can go a long way. LJ Hooker explains.
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6 Questions to Consider Before Buying a House and Land Package
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
6 Questions to Consider Before Buying a House and Land Package
Buying a new home? This house and land package buying guide provides 6 essential questions to ask to ensure a successful new home or investment purchase.
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Investment guides for your State or Territory

Buying property as an investment differs from being an owner occupier in a lot of fundamental, important ways and each State and Territory across Australia has different laws you need to be aware of.

To help you we have compiled the following in-depth property investing guides for each State and Territory.  We look at the different types of property investing, the options you have for financing it, how and where to find the right property.  We look at the specific taxes you will need to pay in each state an highlight what you need to consider when it comes to managing your property.

Our local property management team are experts in this area and would be delighted to discuss any questions you have.

Select your State or Territory and get up to speed on all you need to know about property investment. 

Checklists, eBooks and FAQs

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Federal Budget 2023/2024
The 2023/2024 Federal Budget focuses on relieving cost-of-living pressures. But what does it mean for your first, or next, real estate move? Find all your answers in our report, which outlines the key measures that will impact property markets.
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9 Essential Apartment Inspection Checklists
Discover the best way to thoroughly inspect an apartment, perfect for those inspecting a property for sale in person or remotely.
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Cost of Investing in Property
Cost of Investing in Property
Investing in real estate can provide a major boost to investment portfolios. However, such an investment involves a lot of moving parts.
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Property Investing FAQs
Property Investing FAQs
With over 130,000 properties under management totalling $75 Billion, LJ Hooker has been asked many many questions about property investment. Here are our most frequently asked questions that we hope help you.
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A Guide to Buying an Investment Property
A Guide to Buying an Investment Property
Buying an investment property can be an effective strategy for building wealth and securing your future. It can help improve cash flow, offers tax benefits and is seen as more stable than other investments.
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