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If you’re feeling uncertain about the property market right now, you’re not alone. Many property investors I speak with are in the same boat – bombarded by conflicting information and unsure about the next steps. The challenges you’re facing are real, but they don’t have to hold you back. Here are some common obstacles you…
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Negotiating is a part of living; we do it all the time. When you walk down a crowded street, you negotiate the path you take. A couple negotiates their relationship before and during marriage. Although you may not realise what’s happening, for example, you take out the garbage tonight and I will do the dishes. …
Home prices have continued to surge through spring with most capitals recording strong prices growth for both houses and units. The national capital city median house price surged by 1.3% over the November quarter to $1,270,561 compared to the October quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing Market. Annual national house prices are now…
For decades, owning a home has been the great Australian dream, a symbol of stability, security, and success. But for many would-be homeowners today, that dream feels like it’s slipping further away with every rent payment. And now, fresh research from Money.com.au has laid bare just how tough things have become. The average Aussie is…
It’s official, property investors are back in the game. According to new data from Money.com.au, investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market on record, accounting for 38% of all new lending in the year to June 2025. This narrowing gap between investors and owner-occupiers marks a major turning point in Australia’s property…
No one wakes up one day and is instantly an expert in anything. It usually takes years of practice to perfect any endeavour or skill. This is one of the reasons why I struggle with the concept that property investing is seemingly “easy”. Sure, buying a property might seem relatively simple on a transactional basis,…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index rose another 1.0% in November, marking the third month in a row where Australian home values have increased by one per cent or more. However, the pace of growth is moderating, coming down from 1.1% in October. The headline growth figure was weighed down by Australia’s two largest cities, with…
Let’s be honest, when you think of Toorak, Paddington or Surfers Paradise, “affordable” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. These are blue-chip postcodes where homes sell for the kind of money that makes even seasoned investors wince. But here’s the thing, you don’t always need $4 million (or more) to get your foot…
Here’s a group of quotes that should inspire and motivate you in the week ahead. Enjoy… 1. “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill 2. “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” — Billie Jean King 4. “If you live long enough,…
Investing in property isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and if you don’t do it right, it could end up costing you a fortune. I always say: “Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your property investment decisions.” In fact, of all the common mistakes property investors make, this is where most…
