Are you saving for a deposit for a new home? Well, according to the latest research from PEXA, Australians wanting to buy a home now have to work at least two years longer to save for the deposit than they did in 2020, with soaring house prices, rising interest rates and tighter lending criteria imposed by…
Are you a Property Investor wanting to create a level of financial independence? Isn’t that the aim of every property investor, you well may ask? Surely all investors dream of the day they can give up their day job and live off their property portfolio. I would suggest for 98% on Investors, this would be…
There are bad apples in every bunch, and property is no different from any other industry. Unfortunately, the property sector is largely unregulated when it comes to fraudulent “aficionados” because a license isn’t required in order to describe yourself as an “expert”. So, it’s up to you to spot the real property consultant from those…
Are you wanting to start investing to make your money work harder, but don’t know where to start? As a beginner, you are clearly going to need a certain amount of capital in the form of savings. I often get asked questions like; How much should I be saving? or How much do I need?…
They say common sense prevails, but even the smartest property investors can make decisions that are, shall we say, lacking in merit from time to time! If you’re new to the property game, it’s likely that you want to avoid making these kinds of costly mistakes. So, read on to find out why smart investors…
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…
Have you ever heard the saying “stay in your lane”? Essentially, it means stick to what you’re good at, and it can be applied to lots of things in life. Accountants don’t tend to cut their own hair, teachers don’t service their own cars – so what makes you think you can handle the sale…
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…
If you’re planning to sell your home adding value to your property doesn’t need to cost a small fortune. If times, and the purse strings, are tight then there are still things you can do to boost buyer appeal or even generate some more equity without breaking the bank. While a major renovation can add…
