The latest 2024 First-Home Buyer Report from Domain, in collaboration with digital lender Unloan, backed by Commbank, offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape for first-home buyers in Australia. This comprehensive report paints a complex picture, primarily influenced by the current surge in interest rates. Quicker savings for a deposit – but it’s not…
Are you wanting to build a higher level of Wealth, but feel you are being held back? I know many people certainly feel that “if only” they were able to jump a pay grade and achieve a higher salary, it would be so much easier. In my experience, people seem to think that the most…
It can be an exciting time when buying real estate, can’t it? As I’ve said before, though, successful property investment should be less emotional than buying a home to live in. Either way, we’re all human, so sometimes our emotions can get the better of us. The thing is one of the worst times for…
Do you understand the importance of gentrification as a property investor? It’s something that many investors overlook and as a result, they rely on the general market for their property’s capital appreciation. Warren Buffet is quoted as saying “You will never be truly wealthy until you find a way to make money in your sleep”….
You’re never too old for anything in this life. Well at least that’s my motto – but how do banks, lenders, and the property industry at large regard older investors? Many people come to me asking if they’re too old to invest in property, fearing they’ve missed the boat and will no longer have the…
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…
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…
As I’m sure you’re aware, successful property investment involves holding your properties for as long as possible. But sometimes you will have to sell. Maybe it’s because you’ve outgrown your current home – or the opposite when all the kids have left home. Or perhaps, an investment property is underperforming, so you’ve made the wise…
