There’s a good deal of misconception about building wealth through property. Along my journey, I’ve heard all sorts of reasons why people “just can’t” invest. The most common ones are: I don’t have enough money to buy property The market is too unreliable for property to be a safe investment any more. It takes several…
The aroma, the taste, the energy hit: some people describe coffee as food for the soul. But did you know the Australian obsession with coffee history began during World War II when Italian and Greek immigrants started to bring coffee machines to Australia? It changed the way coffee was consumed and its popularity in the inner-city over…
The property market is currently facing a challenging landscape with high interest rates and elevated dwelling prices, making it increasingly difficult for many to enter the market. With rising home loan rates, buyers’ borrowing power has diminished, leading to heightened demand and faster growth rates for more affordable properties. The latest PropTrack data confirms this…
There’s no doubt that good tenants are worth their weight in gold. So, it goes without saying that finding a property already occupied by a dependable, trustworthy tenant is something of a boon for property investors. Immediate rental income… no upfront agent fees… confidence in the reliability of the occupant… it’s an investor’s dream! If…
Do you judge a coffee shop by the area? The beans it uses? The length of the barista’s beard? Or the variety of coffee styles it has to offer? Whatever the reason, when it comes to good coffee, Brisbane’s coffee shops have something for all types of coffee lovers. So if you hate to be disappointed, here is…
There are fresh predictions of an impending cash rate cut in Australia, which could cause widespread implications for Australian property investors which are both positive and negative. After announcing it had decided to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35% for August, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) updated its forecasts. Right now, the…
Melbourne has long been one of Australia’s strongest property markets, standing tall alongside Sydney. This has been thanks to its robust job market, high migration from overseas and interstate, and its reputation as one of the world’s most livable cities. However, in recent years, home value growth in Melbourne has languished while other cities continue…
The Gold Coast Council has decided to add a new ‘tax’ via massive rate hikes on unit owners living on higher floors of apartment buildings. More than 12,000 high-rise apartments have been included in the revised rate categories. This move, labelled a “view tax” by advocacy groups, affects high-rise apartment owners residing on the 40th floor…
Value… it’s such a tricky concept to unpack and define. We all know that gold, diamonds, oil and even saffron are high-value commodities thanks to their scarcity, desirability, or the fact that we need them to go about our lives. It’s the delicate balance between supply and demand that drives up the value of these…
While achieving financial freedom through property investing is very achievable for most Australians, it’s also quite an overwhelming task. You see, unlike buying a property to live in, the main reason for buying an investment property is to make money — to help you build a long-term “cash machine.” And the better you can nail…
