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What jobs in Australia pay really well? Well, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has just revealed the highest-paid jobs in the country, and once again, surgeons have claimed the top spot, earning an impressive average of $460,356. According to an article from Yahoo Finance, this figure only accounts for 4,170 workers in the country, but…
Success is built upon a mountain of mistakes. The higher that mountain, the greater your success. As crazy as it may sound, you want success to take a long time. The longer you pursue success, the more you will learn from your mistakes and failures and the more expert you become in whatever you do….
The winter chills are driving temperatures lower across the country, but the thermometer is not the only thing that has been dropping. CoreLogic’s daily home value index has seen a marked easing in the rolling four-week change, with national values rising just 0.5% over the four weeks to 18th July, down from a 0.7% rise…
When making any type of property purchase, it is very important to buy the property below its “Intrinsic Value.” I want to stress, that buying below a property’s Intrinsic Value is very different from buying below the Market Value of a property. Buying below Market Value Buying below “Market Value” has massive appeal for owner-occupiers…
Are you wondering what your serviceability is and how banks calculate it? Well…if you’ve been looking for a loan for your home or investment property, I’m sure you’d have come across the term “serviceability.” When taking out a loan, the amount your bank will lend you will depend on a few things. Along with your…
One of the most common traits that bonds people to great success and power, is their ability to take a risk. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, and wondering ‘what if’, these trail-blazers are proof that with risk comes great reward. Here are 10 inspiring quotes by 10 exceptional risk-takers: 1. Take the first step…
In recent weeks I have noticed something interesting when speaking with potential clients. More specifically those who are existing homeowners and perhaps have one or two investment properties. Their homes have performed strongly on most occasions, but in many cases, their investment properties have struggled and in some cases, fallen behind. It got me thinking,…
It’s official: Australia’s rich are getting richer and there’s no such luck for those on the other end. But, the rich can’t keep getting richer than the average Australian forever – can they? Well…Australia has long been thought of as the land of the middle class, but when comparing the upper, middle, and lower rungs…
With all the talk about homes being unaffordable and with capital city property markets achieving record price growth, first-home buyers and indeed, first-time investors must save up a hefty deposit to get a foot on the property ladder. Many are finding it difficult – because there are a lot of sacrifices involved. Essentially, they must…
There are a plethora of books and blogs out there on success. And I regularly write about success for you on this site. But how about looking at it from the other side of the ledger? What are some of the common traits of failure that you can learn from to succeed? 1. Hanging with…
