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…
Looking at buying your first investment property? Or maybe your next one? I’m sorry to say, but there’s no generic, one-size-fits-all approach to property investment. Residential real estate, as with any other investment vehicle, requires an individualistic approach. In other words, you must identify and address your own specific needs, goals, and circumstances in order…
There is an old saying in real estate circles that you should buy and never sell. While that sounds good in theory, it’s not a sound strategy in practice. Firstly, most investors will consolidate their portfolios at some point in their journeys to pay down their loans and start living more financially free lives. After…
Will you stay in a relationship just to save on housing costs? Well, a Finder survey of 1,049 respondents revealed almost 1 in 5 (17%) have remained living with an ex-partner after breaking up due to affordability concerns. The research found that 4% – equivalent to more than 800,000 people – are currently living with…
At a time when affordability issues make headlines every day, Australians are feeling the pinch, and properties are both low in supply and high in price; many fingers are pointed at property investors. The problem is many believe that so-called ‘greedy property investors’ are to blame for market and financial woes. After all, aren’t these…
For decades, the Australian dream was clear: a quarter-acre block, a standalone home with a backyard, and the sense of space and ownership that came with it. But like so many other aspects of life, this vision is evolving, driven by changing demographics, economic pressures, and shifts in lifestyle priorities. Whether you are a homebuyer…
Love is in the air—or is it? New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has given us a fresh look at the marriage and divorce trends in Australia for 2023, and it’s clear that while love may still be alive and kicking, it’s also becoming a bit more selective about when and where…
We are in the midst of the worst housing crisis I have seen in my five decades of being involved in property. It was a significant shortage of houses for those who want to buy, and worse shortage of dwellings for people who want to rent. And while all sorts of excuses have been bandied…
