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The article reports on the rediscovery by investors and investment advisers of the allocation of money between stocks, bonds, property and other asset classes in response to rising market volatility and economic uncertainty. Two cited reasons for the return of asset allocation are the indefinite destabilization of markets and the ban of adviser commission. Other recommended strategies to supplement asset allocation that impact investment performance are increase in exposure to both emerging market equities and alternative assets.

The article focuses on the value of property investments near transport stations in Australia. Jim Downs, The Rein Group owner argues that properties near railway stations are always occupied and has at least 5% yield. It cites that the increase of fuel costs and longer hours at work are other factors which make properties near transport station more attractive. Moreover, demographer Bernard Salt believes that rate of returns are better if there will be supermarkets close to the train station.

The article focuses on Ruslan Kogan and his decision of investing in businesses. It mentions that Kogan, who made it to 100th place in the "BRW" Young Rich ranking, did not join Australia's bandwagon of property investment and opted to invest on gold instead. He mentions that gold is the safest commodity of all times and notes that despite his zero property investment, he does not see any reason to change because his growing business is providing him with great returns.

The article discusses the national gross rental yields for units in the suburbs of Australia as shown in the 10 best performing locations released by RP Data Ltd. It notes that the highest rental yield was due to the fall in price and increase in rents of the units. Senior research analyst Cameron Kusher implies the role of resources industry in booming the local economy as seen in the case of suburb of South Hedland. It also cites the yield performances of other suburbs included in the list.

The article discusses the economic performance of premium industrial property in Australia as reported by Colliers International. It notes on the 8% increase in the national average yield on prime-grade industrial property for January 2009 and presents the percentage of yields from other states of Australia. It also presents the observations of industrial managing director of Colliers International Malcolm Tyson and divisional director of research for New South Wales Belinda Nowland.

The article provides information on investment alternatives in Australia aside from residential property. It discusses cash investments, wherein investors can have an easy access of cash but do not provide capital growth. It examines that Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) property focuses its shares on stock exchange and exhibits development and fund management exposure. It also considers fixed interests that have reasonable investment returns.