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There are more interesting articles, commentaries and analyst reports on the Web every week than anyone could read in a month. Each Saturday morning I like to share some of the ones I’ve read during the week. The weekend will be over before you know it, so enjoy some weekend reading. The chart that helps explain…
“Off market” properties – what are they? Why would anyone sell this way? Are they really around in this hot market and why should you consider buying one? Firstly let me explain what I’m talking about… The buyer’s agents at Metropole Property Strategists come across two types of what I would call “off market” transactions….
Where are interest rates heading? Until recently the RBA’s bias was for the next move to be a rise in interest rates. More recently there has been talk of rates falling, which is now what the money markets have factored in. Any deterioration in employment and softer inflation figures could mean a rate cut during the expected…
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When it comes to choosing a buyers agent, do you know what to look out for? Watch as I discuss all the things you need to consider in order to find the perfect agent. This week’s question: I’m looking to buy an investment property in a different state in which I live (Adelaide) – I…
The media is having a field day with gloomy house price forecasts, aren’t they? But what are our property markets really up to? That’s one of the most common questions I’m asked now a days. And my answer is: “It depends.” Of course it depends on which market you’re talking about – some are performing…
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence nosedived to 109.5, a fall of 4.6% from the previous week’s reading. That’s not good for our economy or for property. When people feel feel confident they’re more likely to spend their money and when they’re not confident about their jobs and their financial future, they keeps their hands in…
We all want to be financially secure. And many of us are prepared to put in the hard work to make it a reality. However many people seem to encounter roadblock after roadblock on their path to financial freedom and the main issue is often their own bad habits. But it’s never too late to…
You often hear location is paramount when choosing a great investment property. But what makes a good location? While a lot of factors come into play, easy access to facilities must be near the top of the list. Walking distance to transport, shops and the café lifestyle is one the strongest trends attracting buyers and…
When it comes to property investment, there’s no shortage of information available about what budding investors should do in order to ensure success. But perhaps more important are the pitfalls to avoid so you don’t become a statistic of the property game. While many investors start out with the intention of making it big in…
Want to live longer? Who doesn’t? That’s one of the reasons many of us eat healthier, go to the gym or quit smoking But if you want to live a happy, healthy, long life, it turns out their is an incredible amount of scientific evidence points to one simple answer: Relationships. But why? In her…
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