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Another 8 property investment myths
In a previous article I explained how despite us living in a land of plenty, the sad reality is that the majority of Australians will never achieve financial freedom. On the other hand a small group of Australian property investors are becoming very wealthy. Today I continue exploring the common money myths that hold many people [...]
Retirees will cause economic ‘black hole’
In another argument for increasing migration an article in Adelaide Now last year explained how a $68 billion pension blow out … read more..
Putting the European volatility in context
Dr. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital discusses Europe's current economic issues and looks at what this means for … read more..
The bigger they are, the harder they fall
As China and India continues their economic expansion at breakneck speed, there are concerns surrounding the long-term stability of this new, Asiatic global powerhouse. Making matters worse, a skyscraper construction boom across many Indian and Chinese cities is ringing alarm bells for some analysts, who have found a historical correlation between construction of the world’s [...]
Retirees will cause economic ‘black hole’
In another argument for increasing migration an article in Adelaide Now last year explained how a $68 billion pension blow out will force the Federal Government to raise immigration levels and taxes. Economists say the mass retirement of 4.5 million post-war baby boomers over the next decade, with the first wave born in 1946 reaching the pension [...]
5 top tips to negotiate your way into a pre-auction purchase
When a purchaser gets involved in negotiating for a property they’ve fallen in love with, emotions can rule logic. It’s easy to get caught in the moment and end up paying more than you perhaps should.
Is 2012 the year of rising rents?
May 10, 2012 By Peter O’Brien Leave a Comment
At times of slower property price growth; let’s be honest – no price growth in some areas, property investors count on rising rents to boost their investment returns. The fact is, since the beginning of 2006 rental growth across the combined capital cities has outpaced the growth in home values.