Have you ever considered that buying in a strong school catchment will increase the value of your home or investment property substantially faster? I know I have been speaking about it for many years! But being a numbers person to make my decision I had never see it put so clearly – in black and…
Articles by Brett Warren
Brett Warren is Director of Metropole Properties Brisbane and uses his 13 plus years property investment experience to advise clients how to grow, protect and pass on their build their wealth through property. Visit: www.brisbanebuyersagent.com.au
Have you read the Newspaper or watched the news today? If not, it appears as though property prices and our economy may be doomed! There is so much uncertainty around and the media are just lapping it up. It is no secret that you will always find a reason not to invest, but this year…
Could there be a link between running in the rain and becoming successful in life? Probably not directly, but it is a habit I have chosen to adopt. One of my favourite sayings is “Go the extra mile, it is never crowded”. I grew up playing Aussie Rules Football and played with some of the…
Buying real estate is a big deal. Regardless of how well you think you know the market or how extensively you’ve researched, every property you settle is a massive milestone. That doesn’t mean every deal should be celebrated, however. We all make mistakes from time to time, and when it comes to property investing, your…
When you start out as an investor, the idea of buying a property as you march towards financial freedom is full of excitement and promise. Yet, the closer you get to making it a reality, the more stressful and confusing it can all become – often because you are trying to make sense of conflicting…
I’d like to share 3 things that you really should know about Brisbane property. Recently Dr Andrew Wilson, Australia’s leading independent property economist, took the time to speak to many of our clients at our Brisbane Property Seminar. In case you missed it, here are 3 of the key points he made; 1. Brisbane is…
There’s nothing quite like buying your first home is there? I remember quite clearly when I became a property owner even though it was a long time ago now! I was proud of what I had achieved, however, in hindsight I was buying with emotion rather than strategy. The thing is buying a home, rather…
A common misconception is that property investing is easy. In fact, many people falsely believe that they can buy any old piece of real estate, then sit back and watch their wealth grow. In reality, successful property investment requires a number of skills as well as the right education. Even when I started out investing…
Surely one of Australia’s most successful investors has snuck a holiday home (or even two) into his portfolio at some stage? It had never really crossed my mind, so I had never had the chance to ask Michael Yardney this question. It was only recently when we were sitting with a few of our clients…
We’re not taught much about money and finance at school are we? So when you start hunting down a loan for your new home or investment property you’ll probably come across some industry-speak and terms you’re not familiar with. So here’s a few you should know: 1. Interest only or Principle and interest When…
