We all want to buy our house or our next investment property at the lowest price possible, or at least get good value for our money. You now know that the asking price quoted by the selling agent will usually be more than the owner is willing to take for their home. It’s just part…
You’re reading about it, so clearly you’re interested in property investing. So why haven’t you done anything about it? In my experience, the number one reason why some people can’t take that first step is fear. There’s excellent evidence to support the notion that wealth can be created through investing in property – so why…
Trump Donald Trump The Donald Trumplethinskin However you wish to address him, the name alone conjures up many emotions and images. 5th Avenue, New York, Trump Tower, The Apprentice, Billionaire and 45th President of the United States. And oh yes, spray tan and a unique head of hair. Dare I say that he may very…
Do you want to make enough money out of real estate so that within a few years’ time you’ll be able to pay off your own home, buy a boat, or retire? If you answered in the affirmative, I’ve got disappointing news for you: it’s not likely to happen Real estate investing is a great long term…
Property can be a thrilling venture to take part in. But for those who aren’t familiar with the concepts and strategies involved, it can also be full of potential traps that could cause you to lose more than you gain. To better prepare you for to potential pitfalls at play, here are some of the…
As you no doubt know, buying or selling a property has a number of checks and balances as well as moving parts occurring at the same time. While the strategic selection of property remains paramount for investment success, once a contract has been signed, more hard work begins behind the scenes. If you’re a buyer,…
In 2018-19, there were 9.3 million short-term visitor arrivals to Australia from overseas, the highest year on record according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Not surprisingly the main reason for all these visitors was travelling for a holiday (47%), but that’s great for Australia’s economy, isn’t it? China was the largest source country with…
Bills may be forced to take a backseat this Christmas, as millions of Aussies struggle to make ends meet according to Finder. A recent survey of 1,047 respondents revealed that over one in three (36%) Aussies say they’ll be unable to afford basic necessities over the holiday period. Around 13% say they’ll struggle to pay…
If you are confused by the abundance of advice out there on how to get into the property game, perhaps it is better to start with the hazards to avoid. Having guided investors for many years now I’m privy to the mistakes that many beginning property investors make – and interestingly, they can generally be avoided…
While home ownership rates are dropping around the world, Australia is bucking this global trend. A study by Swinton Insurance has revealed that the number of people owning their homes in Australia has increased in the last 10 years. The figures may seem surprising, as house prices in Australia have been climbing for a few…
