Do you want to buy an investment property but don’t have the cash in the bank for a deposit? The good news is, if you’re an existing homeowner, there is a way to have your cake AND eat it. And this is especially the case at a time when Australia’s recent property boom has seen…
We all love our own neighbourhoods, right? We choose to rent or own homes in particular suburbs because it’s close to where we work, it may have an exciting entertainment scene, or perhaps it’s in the right school zone for our children. But does that mean that you should invest in your own backyard, too?…
The nation’s property market has fully recovered from the 2022 downturn, with combined capital house and unit prices ending 2023 at a new record according to Domain’s latest House Price Report December Quarter. This is the first time they have surpassed the previous records that were set in March 2022 for houses and December 2021…
If you’re thinking you can invest in cash flow to grow your wealth, I have news for you. While it never has been the case, especially in the current investment environment in 2024 , chasing cash flow might not be the most financially rewarding decision. Here’s why – and what you should do instead. What…
We are living in interesting times, aren’t we? After strong property price growth in our major property markets in 2023, we are now moving to a perios of slower capital growth. The current market is creating two types of property buyers: Those who see it as an opportunity to take advantage of a short-term concern…
Mistakes can be hard to admit because in doing so we have to acknowledge that we’ve somehow veered off course, and sometimes that’s a daunting prospect. Where does that leave us? How long will it take to recover and get back on track? Although it might be confronting, mistakes associated with a property investment worth…
Have you ever experienced that situation where you want to get into the property market or add to your portfolio, but the planets just are not aligning? You may start to feel a bit stressed because house prices are booming and that first or next rung on the property ladder seems to be getting harder…
Are you eager to create a greater level of wealth? I know a lot of people are reflecting on their personal situations during these times of change and are looking to improve their circumstances. While thoughts are important, the more difficult part becomes how and where to start. I have focussed on 3 key factors…
If you’re a property nerd like me, and like to keep up to date with and continually analyse the data to make sure you’re making informed property decisions, there’s something you need to know. And even if you are not, I am about to share what I believe to be the most important piece of…
Every generation seems to think the next generation isn’t doing it right. They offer well-meaning “advice” based on their own experiences, which may no longer have any relevance in our fast-changing world. Over the past three decades, the rate of change has been enormous due to rapid technological advances. Plus, society as a whole is…