Ken is director of Metropole Wealth Advisory and gives independent expert advice for high net worth individuals and their families, professionals and business owners. He is passionate about property investing and small business and shares his wealth of experience in his blogs. View his articles
Have you got your head around the new superannuation rule changes? While much has been written about the new superannuation laws coming into effect on 1 July 2017, it seems many people are still confused or don’t completely understand the changes. But it is imperative that you seek urgent advice as many of the changes…
There’s more property research available than ever before today. In fact, only a decade or two ago, most property investors had to dive in with very little statistical analysis to help them choose the best locations. Things are much different now, but sometimes too much information can make an investment decision more difficult than it…
Are there ways to avoid or reduce paying CGT on investment property entirely? Yes, there are! It’s an unfortunate part of every property investor’s journey that they will most likely eventually be liable for Capital Gains Tax or CGT. But there are a few strategies that can help you minimise your CGT when it comes…
We’ve all heard the adage: location, location, location, haven’t we? It’s almost the number one mantra of successful property investment! But even though it’s a popular and well-known term, too many investors still don’t understand its importance. So, I’d like to drill down into which are the very best locations to invest and which ones…
While many Australians get into real estate investment to gain cash flow, in reality that’s not how property works. You see…residential real estate is a high growth, but relatively low yield investment, so if you’re hoping to pay your child’s school fees or your vacation airfares from your rental returns, you’ll be sorely disappointed. Of…
Superannuation is one of the most effective wealth creation tools in Australia today. The taxation benefits of voluntary contributions into your superannuation are well-known, as is the ability to access your super funds (via a self-managed super fund) to invest in property. Unfortunately, however, there are simple mistakes that people regularly make which means their…
Housing affordability was indeed a headline issue for the Federal Government to address in this week’s Budget. While there were a range of tax and superannuation measures introduced, there were two significant housing measures – the “first home super saver scheme” and the higher superannuation cap for “downsizers”. Of course, property investors must always look…
It’s a common philosophy in property investment to start with the end in mind. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done, and loan structuring is one such overlooked strategy that could save investors tens of thousands of dollars over the course of their property investment journey. While this article will outline some of the…
It’s no secret that housing affordability has been dominating the headlines for the past year or two. But there is plenty of misinformation out there. This is especially the case for property investment, which seems to be taking the blame for the recent strong price growth in Sydney and parts of Melbourne. Both sides…
Property investment is all about understanding the best strategies for you to achieve your financial goals and then researching the market for suitable properties to implement your strategy. But some investors get into trouble because they decide to go against their own due diligence or ignore their budget entirely. While the development of a sound…
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