In this episode, you’ll learn what the Healthy Homes Standards are, and why it can be a $4000 mistake not to comply.

These standards are specific and strict. Even if your property was built yesterday – and meets the building code – it may still fail.

You’ll also learn the most common areas that fail, and how to most cost effectively fix them. 

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn the difference in price and rent between a property with a garage, a carpark, or neither.

This is a really important and common discussion for investors.

Why? Because when you're New Build shopping – the car parking situation is often different.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to fund your retirement using property to generate a passive income.

This is the more desirable of the 2 options available to investors.

That’s because the income you create is infinite – which means you could *technically* live forever.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

If you’re planning to buy a New Build property, you’ll find yourself navigating one of two contracts:

Like everything else, each contract has its own pros and cons. In the end, what’s best for your situation will ultimately decide which one you go for.

In this article we’ll outline the 5 key differences between turnkey and progressive contracts, so you can decide which approach is best for you.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn how debt-to-income ratios will affect property investors and the property market.

This is important, because The Reserve Bank will likely introduce DTIs within the next 12 months or so.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn how property investors can use split banking to buy more property. It’s no secret, we’re big fans of split banking – or as we’ve called it in the past “cheating on your bank” or “polybankery”.

It works especially well for investors who put their money in New Builds.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you'll learn 7 strategies to manage a higher-than-normal cashflow. Most of the time, investors are comfortable knowing the rental income won’t cover all the costs required to hold onto a property.

But, as interest rates rise, these top ups are increasing. And some will find these higher top-ups a stretch.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 ways investors can minimise the amount of tax they pay, in the real world.

Tax minimisation is not about pilfering from the tax man. It's simply about not paying any more tax than you need to.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about contracts a.k.a. the sale and purchase agreement.

This is important because signing the contract is often the very first step a potential investor takes when interested in purchasing a new-build property. This happens even before due diligence has begun.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn 4 ways to get out of your build contract … while it’s still being built.

Maybe your family has welcomed a baby, or maybe you’ve been made redundant. Or maybe, you’ve changed your mind about the property’s place in your portfolio.

Either way, sometimes life happens and you need to sell your property. Here's how you do it. 

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.