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Apr 2025
17m 43s

How to buy property without a mortgage

Equity Mates Media
About this episode

What if you could invest in property without saving for a deposit or applying for a mortgage? 


In this episode, we break down REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), a low-barrier way to invest in real estate. 


We cover: 

  • What are REITs and how do they work?
  • The pros and cons of REITs vs. purchasing physical property
  • A comparison of their returns
  • Where and how you can buy REITS
  • A list of the top REITs and REIT ETFs on the ASX


Resources:

📝 Our Downloadable Guide to REITs: Click here


Links Referenced: 

Thanks to Stuart for this episode's question!


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