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There’s been a lot of noise lately suggesting that property investors are raking it in thanks to soaring rents. But when you look past the headlines and dig into the data, a very different picture emerges. According to the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of property investors are currently experiencing negative…
Why invest in property? There are lots of ways to make money and some people would argue that real estate investing isn’t really that easy.
But if you follow a proven formula it’s simple
The election may already feel like old news. The campaign ads are off the air, the polling booths are packed away, and the headlines have moved on to the next big story. But make no mistake — What happened at the ballot box is going to shape our property markets for years to come. In…
We all love our own neighbourhoods, right? We choose to rent or own homes in particular suburbs because it’s close to where we work, it may have an exciting entertainment scene, or perhaps it’s in the right school zone for our children. But does that mean that you should invest in your own backyard, too?…
It’s easy to scorn the gentrifying hipster stereotype, but many inner-city neighbourhoods benefit from the distinctive mix of businesses and activities they pursue – so why should the suburbs miss out? One of the stark differences between neighbourhoods in the inner city and outer suburbs in Australia is the quality and type of retail offerings….
If you’ve been following my commentary for a while, you’ll know I always advocate for a long-term perspective when it comes to property. While market cycles may come and go, the big-picture fundamentals rarely change, and they all point to one thing: Australian property values will continue to rise. But every now and then, it’s…
Australia’s property market continues to throw up a mix of challenges and opportunities — and once again, it’s the savvy investors who are moving first. The latest Mortgage Insights Report from Money.com.au paints a fascinating picture of how lending patterns are shifting across the country. On one hand, investor lending is climbing back toward record…
Australia is likely heading for a federal election in May 2025, and as always, housing affordability will be a major talking point. Sadly, these discussions often end up more about rhetoric than effective policy change. However, at some point, a solution will have to be found. For property investors, who typically hold assets for decades, it’s important…
Rich Dad, Poor Dad was one of the first books I ever read on finances. I figured out about the book through a network marketing business I was involved with, though that didn’t really end well. I enjoyed the book. I felt like it changed my mindset – mostly the way I thought about money and college,…
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The election already feels like old news. The campaign ads are off the air, the polling booths are packed away, and the headlines have moved on to the next big story. But make no mistake—what happened at the ballot box is going to shape our property markets for years to come. In this episode of…
