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Education influences home buyers and property investors across a broad range of demographics and data shows that it is now influencing property prices in greater Melbourne’s popular education catchments. Education is a long-term consideration and, whether you are planning a family, have children already enrolled in school, or are an investor looking to attract long…
When you’re already handing over hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, for a property, you’re often motivated to cut down on your expenses. The last thing you want to do is add unnecessary expenses to your list, right? Perhaps… But if you’ve been actively searching for your next investment, then you may have…
What’s the outlook for the Australian property markets for the rest of 2021 and beyond? This is a common question people are asking now that our real estate markets are experiencing the challenges of lockdowns. However, despite a sequence of fifteen State or Territory lockdowns so far this year, property prices have been largely unscathed….
Canberra’s property market has been a quite steady achiever – but is it a good place to invest? With the Sydney property market past its peak, I know some investors and buyers’ agents are looking to Canberra as an alternative Sure, Canberra is less than 300km southwest of Sydney, and it has enjoyed solid capital…
We hear it time and time again: it’s tough to save for your first home deposit. And I’m not going to argue with that. It is tough. Saving for anything big takes a fair amount of self-discipline, dedication, and hard work. But it’s not impossible. There are many reasons why now is a good time…
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Setting up a trust can both protect your property and keep it in the family. But how do you know which trust is right for you? Watch as Ken Raiss and I discuss the benefit if a family trust when it comes to protecting your investment property. This week’s questions: I read that successful investors control…
Have you wondered why Building and Pest Inspections matter? Being based in Queensland, the vast majority of our contracts have the luxury of including a building and pest inspection, typically being a 7-10 day clause. Even though other states may not have this luxury it is still something you should consider carrying out before buying…
Today I’d like to offer a list of simple strategies that can help Australians improve their financial fitness. If done properly, this includes assessing all aspects of personal finances, including strategies to boost retirement investments, such as including property and super, savings, a review of insurance policies, staying ahead of tax obligations and making an…
Why don’t most investors succeed? O.K. – please let me be a little blunter…why aren’t you already financially independent or further along your journey to financial freedom? Maybe it’s because you’re making some simple but common investing mistakes that are sabotaging your chances of reaching your financial goals? If you are, it’s possible you’re unintentionally…
They say common sense prevails, but even the smartest property investors can make decisions that are, shall we say, lacking in merit from time to time! If you’re new to the property game, it’s likely that you want to avoid making these kinds of costly mistakes at all. So, read on to find out why…
