I’ve said it before many times, and it bears repeating once more: as a property investor, you will pay for your education. You’ll either pay for it by actively seeking to educate yourself, or by investing in courses, seminars, and mentoring programs that help you grow your wealth. Or you’ll pay for it by making…
Do you have a principal and interest home loan? Well if so, read on as this tip could save you a fortune over the years. It’s a method to best manage your home loan repayments in order to save not only interest but years on the life of a standard, variable-rate home loan. While most…
Throughout the annals of property history, one constant facet of asset selection has often eluded beginning investors and that is – what really pushes up the price of some housing, while other pockets languish in the ‘medians’ or are below-par performers. Often, those new to the property game think it’s all pretty black and white…
Sydney has long held the crown as Australia’s most expensive city, consistently commanding a premium over Melbourne. However, this premium has now reached historic extremes. The latest PropTrack data reveals that the typical house in Sydney fetches a whopping 70% premium over its Melbourne counterpart. Put simply, Melbourne’s median house price is about 41% cheaper…
Buying your first home is a thrilling milestone, but it’s also a journey that can be filled with a mix of excitement, stress, and plenty of decisions. Whether you’re eager to get on the property ladder or you’re taking your time to find the perfect place, being prepared is key to making a smart investment….
Do you understand the ripple effect and how it relates to property and price growth? It is a similar concept to dropping a stone in a pond, the result being small ripples moving outward. In a property sense, we have a CBD as the centre point and the ripples as suburbs move further away. A…
The total value of new home loans approved in the month of August was $30.38 billion – just 1.0 per cent higher than was recorded the previous month. Growth in the month was again driven by investor lending, up $164.7 million, or 1.4 per cent, according to ABS Lending Indicator data released today. Investor lending…
Brand new properties deliver different benefits to existing properties, from depreciation power to capital growth potential. When it comes to deciding which one makes the best investment, there’s no blanket answer — but there are factors that could sway your decision. Rather than attempting to categorise one as better than the other, which is a…
It’s an age-old question and one that I hear time and time again Should I buy a house? What if interest rates fall in 2025? Should I buy a property now or wait until then? Unfortunately, none of us have a crystal ball, we can’t predict what the future will hold. But there is one…
It’s a common problem – how do you balance buying a home while selling the old one? If it’s your own home that you’re putting on the market, the stakes are even higher. You don’t want to be paying two mortgages, but you don’t want to be without a roof over your head either. In…
