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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 back from achieving their financial goals. [Read more...]
For generations backyards, barbecues and big houses have been the norm for Australian home owners. But what of future generations? [Read more...]
Once considered too far away to even matter, Western Australia has arguably become the backbone of Australia’s economic prosperity as our resources boom sees the state take off as a financial force to be reckoned with.
So it’s not surprising really that, according to some experts, the population in WA is set to grow exponentially over the next decade and break all previous records.
According to a Perth Now article, planning minister John Day is spruiking the need for urban consolidation in the city, with forecast population growth in the region of 3.061 million new residents by 2026. [Read more...]
It might just be a coincidence, but this week is the 13th one of the year and last night I delivered my 13th presentation for 2012.
The first quarter of the year is usually much quieter for such proclamations than later months, so either this year will be full-on speech wise or things are just topsy-turvy. I hope the former, as our bank account can do with the speaker fees!
Last night’s gig was for a Brisbane-based public development company, and whilst I have left out my recommendations to said business – you will just have to employ us if you want our strategic input – the bulk of my short address might be of interest.
It corrals many of the current themes into 13 paragraphs.
Ohhh…. the synergy is just killing me! [Read more...]
Those who say Australia’s property markets are crashing often live where values are dropping rapidly – affluent suburbs. But that’s not what’s really happening in the market. [Read more...]
I have always suggested that investors seeking to create long term wealth from property should never look far beyond our major capital cities. That’s not because I have anything against rural Australia – there are some lovely spots to visit in our vast nation – but I wouldn’t invest my money there! [Read more...]
Anyone who is a regular reader of my blogs will know that I have a preference for apartments as property investments.
Not only are they often more affordable in prime inner city areas than detached houses, they’re also increasing in popularity with both owner occupiers and tenants.
And if you need anymore convincing, let’s take a closer look at the Sydney apartment market and perhaps you’ll see my point. [Read more...]
There’s little doubt that 2012 will be a year of economic crises around the world.
But what is certain in these times of uncertainty is that some property investors will grow their wealth by taking advantage of the opportunity the market is presenting them.
While many Australians will sit on the sidelines waiting for someone to ring the bell heralding the property market has bottomed, savvy investors will be out looking for and buying investment opportunities created by the current buyers’ market.
So let’s look at 9 time tested rules these successful investors use to make their fortunes.
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Fifteen wealth myths that hold property investors back
Money doesn’t discriminate; it doesn’t care who you are or where you come from.
No matter what you did yesterday, today begins anew and you have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else to become wealthy. Yet the sad reality is that the majority of Australians will never achieve financial freedom. [Read more...]