Are you considering entering the property market as an investor? While the current market is predominantly made up of home buyers, investor numbers are on the rise. As a property investor, taking that very first step can be exciting, but also quite nerve-racking and very confusing. Knowing what step to take first can be just…
Australia is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift. Baby Boomers – born 1946-1965 – who have previously been our largest generation and a driving force in shaping Australia’s economy and society, are reaching retirement age. The latest ABS figures show that 670,000 people intend to retire in the next 5 years, with 220,000…
Do you understand the difference between physical growth and capital growth? Don’t worry if you don’t, because I’ll explain. You see… physical growth will often be masked as capital growth. On the surface, there is no way of telling the difference. However, by digging deeper and having a greater level of awareness and perspective, you…
Chinese investor appetite for Australian residential real estate has accelerated during 2023 as buyers rush to secure a slice of the market ahead of other foreign investors. In the year so far, Chinese buyers have purchased a total of $3.4 billion worth of approved residential real estate purchases, up 40% from last year, according to…
No matter how experienced you are, when it comes to buying an investment property it can be tempting to throw caution into the wind and navigate the process on your own. But that would be a catastrophic mistake. Yes, it is true that independent people are often some of the most successful, but there is…
Well…It’s happened again. After keeping interest rates the same for four months, the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last week, ending a four month reprieve for mortgage holders amid renewed fears that inflation is not falling fast enough. This means rates ar at the highest level since November 2011. So what will this mean for…
Would you like to make money while you sleep? It’s the stuff that dreams are made of, isn’t it? If you think about it, most property investors buy and hold an appreciating asset over the long term. Sophisticated investors may even add value through a simple renovation or something more substantial like a development. However,…
Have you ever wondered what your financial thermostat is set for? Perhaps the thought has never crossed your mind? Let‘s look at it a different way… What is your Air Conditioner temperature set for? I know where we live in Brisbane it runs at a consistent and cool 23 degrees Celsius. If the kids leave…
We’ve all heard horror stories about intelligent, everyday Australians who have somehow been sucked into a real estate scam that stripped them of their hard-earned money. Who among us is not tempted by the thought of making a quick buck? Despite working hard for their money, many Australians feel stuck on the treadmill of money…
Australia’s population is growing rapidly, and recent data reveals that the record population increase in 2022 has continued into 2023. This growth is mainly due to an increase in net migration after our pandemic-related border closures. In other words, many people, and mainly students, are arriving in Australia and there isn’t the usual exodus of…
