In property investing circles it’s often said that you make the money on the deal when you buy. Most people think this means that if you buy a property “under market value”, then it’s considered that you made a profit on to the way into the deal, keeping you one step ahead of the game. Now…
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
At some stage in our lives most of us will experience the various highs and lows that go hand in hand with homeownership. Undeniably today the biggest pressure associated with realising the dream of having a place to call our own, is keeping up with the mortgage repayments. For those who buy their home with…
The fresh smell, the clean slate, the low maintenance and the primal need to be the first to mark your territory: these are just some of the reasons why buying a brand new house or unit is enticing. However, that doesn’t mean it is a smart decision. The truth is, there are no ifs or…
How many properties do you need to retire? That’s one of the more common questions asked by most property investors While it may be a popular question, it is also an irrelevant one, as I am about to explain. Put simply, it is not about the number of assets or quantity, but it is about…
You could be forgiven for worrying about the state of our property markets, especially if you listen to the regular media. It’s really hard to find some good news amongst all the bad news about rising Coronavirus cases in Sydney and Melbourne, a second round of lockdowns in Melbourne, rising unemployment and a recession we…
We could all do with more cash in our pockets, right? I mean, who would not want an extra $10,000 or $20,000 every year. While this may be beneficial, even after tax, ask yourself… would it change your life? I would highly doubt it, but I do feel it is the reason many investors chose…
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…
Are you considering investing in the Brisbane property market? This is Part 2 of a two piece article I have written, you may wish to click back to Part 1 and understand the first 5 things you need to know. In short, I talked about the need to understand where jobs are being created, looking…
Are you considering investing in the Brisbane property market? I know many investors are looking to Brisbane, thanks to its relative affordability compared to our Sydney and Melbourne markets. There is also a buzz in Brisbane with a host of new and exciting projects being undertaken. Then there is the “it’s time” factor, but that…
How is the market going? It is probably the question I am asked most, sometimes many times each day. Specifically referring to the Brisbane market, as I have been buying for our clients here for over a decade and investing for myself for close to two decades. In my position, there is one thing I…