If you’re anything like me, you love consuming information via podcasts. While there are plenty of websites with articles, guides, and videos for property investors, sometimes all you want is a good property investment podcast for your commute to and from the work. So today I’d like to share what I think are the best…
Different seasons affect our moods (for better or worse), our choice of clothes and even our tastes in food. In much the same way, the seasons affect the rental cycle – which can mean the difference between your property being quickly snapped up, or lingering vacant for weeks on end. It’s commonly known amongst real…
Using a buyer’s agent for an investment property purchase is becoming more and more common by the day. That’s because savvy investors understand that it pays to work with experts to secure the very best investment-grade properties. However, using a buyer’s agent to buy your home is not so well understood. That’s mainly because many…
Perhaps you want to invest in Melbourne’s property market but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re wondering what the best Melbourne suburbs to invest in are for 2025. Let me talk you through it. While over the last four decades, Melbourne has been Australia’s strongest-performing housing market, over the last couple of years…
You’ve done your research, found the perfect property, exchanged contracts, and waited patiently throughout the settlement period. Now there is just one last hurdle: the pre-settlement inspection. So you shouldn’t assume that the property is in the same condition in the week leading up to settlement as when you exchanged contracts; you need to inspect…
Are you currently holding an inferior property in your portfolio? Many of our property markets have reached new peaks recently, and many investors have reaped the rewards. While that is certainly great news, it has potentially covered up many mistakes that investors could have made without even knowing. The old saying “A Rising Tide Lifts…
Australia is facing a housing affordability crisis like never before, with the latest data from the PropTrack Housing Affordability Report painting a stark picture of the challenges Australians face in buying a home. According to Paul Ryan, Senior Economist at PropTrack, affordability has now reached its worst level on record. This is not just a…
You were probably taught by your parents to get a good education, a good job, buy a home, work really hard, and pay off your debt. But, in my mind, that’s not a productive use of the equity in your home or your investment properties. Instead, you should recycle the equity in your home and…
Australia’s housing market is facing unprecedented challenges, with no clear end in sight. Since 2020, rents have risen by 35%, vacancy rates have hit rock bottom, and the supply of new homes is woefully inadequate. The projected shortfall of 257,000 new homes over the next five years is not just a number—it’s a clear signal…
Every property investor is looking for the secret to success, aren’t they? Some spend years searching for a mythical investment strategy that will be their path to untold riches. Alas, while they are on their unhelpful hunt, they miss golden opportunities that could have helped them achieve their financial goals and dreams much earlier. One…
