Property Before People

Originally published in 1987 and now re-issued with a new preface, this book examines attempts by successive individuals and governments to overcome slum conditions and homelessness, to reform landlord-tenant relations and to provide sound modern dwellings with full amenities for those who need them. Its focus is on how those responsible for public housing concentrated their energies on buildings rather than management, on property rather than people, in sharp distinction to the women who played such an innovative and humanizing role in the early days of housing reform. Efforts to resolve public housing problems are examined in a study of twenty housing estates, and of the initiatives that local authorities have taken to reverse the sometimes overwhelming decay.

Find financial freedom through property investment with help from an Australian success story Drawing on his own remarkable rags-to-riches story, author Eddie Dilleen delivers a recipe for financial independence in 30 Properties Before 30: How You Can Start Investing in Property Right Now. In the book, readers will find a step-by-step roadmap to building an expansive portfolio of properties and advice to help them reach their financial goals sooner. The author includes powerful formulas and strategies that anyone can use to take control of their financial future. Readers will also find: A straightforward starting point for all Australians looking to begin investing in property A persuasive message that it's never too early (or too late) to get involved in property investment and the tips, facts, and techniques readers need to succeed An informative guide for first-time home buyers just dipping their toe into the Australian property market 30 Properties Before 30 is the perfect book for anyone — regardless of age, wealth, education, or background — who hopes to build a better life for themselves and their family.

THE BEAUTIFUL THING ABOUT INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE IS THAT IT IS ACTUALLY PRETTY SIMPLE. Investing in property can bring you financial security that you can only otherwise dream of. Whether it is your own home or an investment, the hardest part is taking the first step. The goal of this book is to help you buy that first property and then go on to build a portfolio that will create wealth and set you free financially. You Won't F*ck It Up is an easy-to-read guide that gives you the tools to set out on your property journey in any economic climate. Packed with practical information, it takes a top-down approach, starting with a big-picture discussion on what drives property value, then going into the detail of how to find and secure the right property that best fits your investing strategy. Most importantly, this book will give you the confidence to become a successful real estate investor. It's not that difficult, you just have to not f*ck it up!