To find out the answer we undertook a study to help provide us with some guidelines and found that certain types of views added a different value to a property. Our work identified the different views available and then we looked at how much they can increase a dwelling’s value. Our investigation was also based…
With an aging population and ever-decreasing government resources, Australians are looking at being less reliant on the social security safety net and planning personal strategies to give themselves comfortable financial security in later years. Given the vagaries of the stock market, investing in property is being recognised as a less risky way of owning a…
Are you thinking of becoming a property investor? If you’re planning on trading the smashed avo and craft beer for a property portfolio, knowing where to start can be challenging – especially if you’re the first in your group of friends to embark on the property investing path. Here are six tips for young investors,…
As our property markets move into the upswing phase of the property cycle there will be more and more positive news. You’ve probably noticed how the media has changed its message over the last year or so – no more stories about real estate Armageddon or forced mortgagee sales. Now there are stories about strong…
The world of property investing can seem daunting to an inexperienced young hopeful, yearning to get his or her foot onto the ladder – but this needn’t be the case! So, here are my top tips to help you take the first steps to building your real estate empire, without making costly mistakes along the…
Upgrading your home is a very important lifestyle decision that will have a significant impact on your standard of living. However, it is also a very important financial decision. Making wise choices can greatly improve your financial position, but mistakes can be very costly and impair your ability to build wealth. (1) Approach the decision…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market in 2024? Clearly, the Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as some other capitals over the last year, but Melbourne’s property values are expected to gain ground as we move through 2024. Melbourne home prices were flat in April growing 3% over…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2024? Well…Sydney’s home values will continue to increase, although a little more slowly than they did in 2023. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.3% in March and 9.6% over the past year. Both buyer…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market in 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with 55.2% price growth…
I recently celebrated a another birthday. I won’t tell you how old I am, but nowadays my candles cost more than my birthday cake! As I’ve been investing in property, and some would suggest rather successfully, for over 5 decades, I’d like to share some of the most valuable investment lessons I’ve learned over that…
