It seems as though there are always stories about the challenges of housing affordability in the media. And this seems to be dividing us into a nation of those who are property owners and those who believe property will always be unaffordable. I remember during the property boom of 2106 and 2017 it was all…
When it comes to buying an investment property, you want to make sure you’re putting your money into an investment-grade property in a growth suburb. This is why it’s so important to look at the average house price growth over at least 10 years – it helps give a great indicator of what to expect from your…
Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad real estate blog carried a great article giving some ideas about how to escape the rat race and develop financial freedom. While this was written some time ago and as you read them you may initially be surprised by the advice. On the other hand, if you’ve been following my philosophy of…
I’ve met so many investors who are fixated on rental yields – but for me, capital growth is always the number one thing to look out for when buying an investment property. Building wealth through real estate is best achieved by buying quality investment-grade properties and holding them for the long term, allowing the market to…
The statistics say it all-around 92% of Australians who invest in property never make it past their first or second investment. This is in spite of the fact that one property will never make you rich…it will never even make for a comfortable retirement when you consider that this stage of your life could represent…
The prospect of cash rate cuts in 2024 remains in doubt following higher than expected inflation figures released today from the ABS. The monthly CPI indicator shows annual inflation rose 3.6 per cent in the 12 months to April 2024, the highest annual rate since November of last year and up for the second month…
When you buy a property, what part of the purchase increases in value? It is the land of course. It is the question that almost every property investor I speak with understands without hesitation. So, if the land is a critical component for successful investing, why not maximise your total budget and just buy vacant…
Building a granny flat out the back of your property has fast become a popular way to increase your living space or even earn some extra rental income, but does it make good investment sense? According to reports, the number of granny flats being approved and built in NSW is at an all-time high. The…
There’s no real ‘secret’ to property investing success, but as I’ve said many times before, there is a strategy. There are so many articles around about how to make sure your property investments outperform the rest of the market. The right location, the right price, the right plan… Searching for the ultimate path to guaranteed…
Would you be surprised if I told you that making millions, or even being a ‘savvy saver’, has more to do with your attitude towards money than how much you make or spend? Those who become wealthy possess certain characteristics that influence their relationship with money. They are more frugal and less inclined to waste…
