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Housing markets are positively fizzing right now. Demand’s riding high, buyers battling it out over a shrinking pool of properties and driving some eye-catching price rises. The March quarter saw a 5.6% jump across the major capital cities, the March month alone posting the biggest gain in 32 years. Sydney dwelling prices rose a staggering…
One of my early investments was a complete loss. I know that doesn’t make for ego pleasing conversation from someone who’s meant to be an investment expert, but it’s the truth. However I’m keen to tell you the story of how I lost 100% of my invested capital many years ago, way back in the…
The Victorian Government is extending eviction moratorium laws to provide greater certainty for both tenants and landlords. Rental increases are also banned until the end of the year. Victoria’s ban on rental hikes and evictions which had previously been set to expire on 29 September will be extended until 31 December. Extension of these laws…
Achieving financial freedom is a goal for most people. Unfortunately, the reality is that not many people will achieve it. So what is financial freedom? There are lots of definitions but I like the one from T Harv Eker ” Financial freedom is simple: it is the ability to live the lifestyle you desire without…
Housing sales activity slumped during the housing downturn, however the recent trend shows turnover has levelled out as home values rise and mortgage rates reach the lowest level since the 1950’s. While housing sales activity slumped during the housing downturn, the recent trend shows turnover has levelled out as home values rise and mortgage rates…
If you asked a random sample of workers whether they want the top job how many would say yes? Probably quite a few. CEOs, after all, earn a lot of money. They also influence and shape their organisation, and they’re working at the forefront of what they do. If a CEO is really good, if…
Some of our property markets were soaring for the last few years, well they were in Sydney and Melbourne, but now prices are coming back to earth. And while some commentators felt our 2 big property markets would stabilise by the middle of the year, it now seems that our housing prices will keep falling for the…
Although “overall”property prices recently fell for the first time over any 12-month period since 2012, leading economist Shane Oliver believes a property crash is unlikely. Over the years there has been talk that the Australian housing market is a giant speculative bubble propelled by tax breaks for greedy property investors, low interest rates fuelling speculation…
2015 was a lackluster year for rental growth in Australia with rents increasing by just 0.3% in 2015; not exactly the news investors are looking to read about but good news for those looking to rent. We’ve never seen rental growth as sluggish as it is at the moment. Furthermore, we’re expecting to see…
