The concept of property investing is quite simple, however, the actual process can sometimes be complex. This is why we surround ourselves with knowledgeable individuals – to learn from their experience. When investing in property, go for the tried and true strategies rather than something new and shiny. The following three property investing strategies have been proven to deliver great results time and again. Both new and seasoned property investors use these strategies time and again to build their portfolios. 1. Long-Term Capital Growth Slow and steady wins the race. Cash flow is a great (and necessary) part of building a portfolio, but the true wealth creator is capital growth. Investing with a long-term outlook works best. Remember: Property investing is not a get rich quick scheme. If someone tells you it is, they’re being less than honest with you. Now sure, sometimes the market will deliver some great returns...

Highly walkable neighbourhoods attract a price premium, a report found. Photo: Josh Robenstone Homes in highly walkable neighbourhoods are more likely to hold their value than those in less pedestrian-friendly areas, a new report has found. The effect holds during a rising market and also during the current slowdown, a paper from Melbourne buyers’ advocacy Secret Agent found. Sought-after inner suburbs such as Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood and Brunswick were among the most walkable in Melbourne, even allowing residents to walk to the CBD, Secret Agent researcher and report author Jodie Walker said. “Some [buyers] want to be close to work, they’re sick of driving on congested roads so they want to be able to walk to work,” Ms Walker told Domain. “If they’ve got kids, maybe they want to be walking distance to their school.” The report compared prices per square metre for select Melbourne suburbs, dividing locations into walkable and less...

640 Bourke Street in Melbourne comes with approval for a residential skyscraper. Tim Shaw Hong Kong-listed developer Far East Consortium has shrugged off negative sentiment around the housing market to take over a 68-level apartment project in central Melbourne in a $90 million deal. Far East's move effectively represents the first sign of a big player positioning for the next stage of the housing cycle even as other major players – such as Jeff Xu's Golden Age and Singapore's Fragrance – are still beating their retreats from residential projects in the Melbourne CBD. Far East has bought 640 Bourke Street, a property which comprises the historic Eliza Tinsley building, and above it a towering residential skyscraper with approval for 813 apartments. 640 Bourke Street in Melbourne comes with approval for a residential skyscraper. Tim Shaw The Hong Kong-listed player already has a multi-tower complex well advanced on nearby Spencer Street which...