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I am often asked how to deal with negative interruptions in the working day. You know how it goes, you get to work and things are going along just nicely. You have batched your time and you are feeling good about getting to the projects you have set out for the day. Then, bam! Somebody…
Have you been trying to find your dream home? At times it can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack, can’t it? It’s difficult enough as an investor, but when buying a home there is an additional layer of complexity – emotion! I know that was the case for one of our…
Renters have very few rental options, and buyers are struggling with high prices, which is a problem that has been ongoing for at least thirty years. To fix these issues in a sustainable way, we need to build more homes over the long term. Governments across Australia are starting to realize this need. In August,…
Heritage conservation has been blamed for making the housing crisis worse by standing in the way of new, higher-density housing. But protecting heritage and increasing housing should be complementary objectives. Heritage suffers when not enjoyed by our growing communities. Housing suffers when not shaped by our communal heritage. YIMBYs and NIMBYs are usually on opposing…
If you’re thinking of selling your home this year you’d be keen to get the best price and not drag out the emotional selling process. A number of years ago, leading real estate agent Matt Steinwede shared 10 tips for owners thinking of selling their homes. These are just as relevant today as they were back…
Cross-collateralisation is an important loan structuring issue of which many property investors are not aware. Knowing the implications of cross-collateralisation is crucial to developing a long-term property investment portfolio. What is cross-collateralisation? Cross-collateralisation occurs when more than one property is used to secure a loan or multiple loans. For example, a person owns Property A and wants…
Courage is admired by so many because it is possessed by so few. Living a brave life means not letting fear or uncertainty prevent you from pursuing your dreams. You gain the courage to pursue your dreams when those dreams become crystal clear. You need to be able to see exactly what it is you…
You make decisions all the time. Most are small. However, some are really big: they have ramifications for years or even decades. In your final moments, you might well think back on these decisions — and some you may regret. Part of what makes big decisions so significant is how rare they are. You don’t…
Australia’s property market is moving onto the next phase of the cycle, but issues with scarce supply continue to strain the market. It’s not good news then that new data has revealed that homeowners are holding onto their properties for longer than ever before, only exacerbating an already tight market. A recent analysis of PropTrack…
The labour force figures came in soft for September, with employment up only very modestly, by +6,700. This did come off the back of some volatile numbers in recent months – seasonal adjustments have been a bit thrown off by shifts in school holidays – so it’s a bit easier to look at a 3-month…
