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Artificial intelligence, robotics and automation is coming to your workplace. Minds much cleverer than mine are calling this the 4th industrial revolution and suggest millions of jobs will disappear over the next few years, but many new jobs will also be created. So what skills will you need to survive? Today’s infographic from Guthrie Jensen, and it…
It’s highly likely that you’ve heard about the concept of rent-vesting, but do you know what it actually takes to succeed with this strategy? As an investing idea, this one is as old as the hills – some property investors have been using this strategy for years (if not decades) to get ahead in the…
Where will our property markets be in 3 years? That’s a question people are asking now that our real estate markets have moved to the next stage of the property cycle – one of falling property values in some areas and slower growth in other locations. We are now seeing the predicted softening in…
In the following article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole, explains how you might tackle the hurdles and requirements to get your development underway. One of the biggest hurdles faced by any property developer – whether a seasoned veteran or a green beginner – is the bureaucratic maze known as the planning permit or development approval process….
When you’re selling your home or investment property, you want to work with an agent that you can trust, don’t you? Your selling agent should be someone who understands your motivation for selling. They should also have a solid communication system, which means you can get in contact with them easily. Everyone hates endless voicemails…
The whole point of investing in property is to create lasting financial security. So why does it often seem like you have to spend a lot of money in order to make any as a landlord? Investing in real estate is a costly business but there are plenty of strategies you can use to maximise…
In this article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole, talks us through the feasibility of a development project and whether or not to pursue it. Undertaking a property development requires many months of preparation before you actually get to see your hard labour bare any fruit. As we’ve already covered in previous articles in this series, there’s the groundwork of…
In this article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole talks us through the risks involved in property development so you know how to manage them. Many investors approach property development with rose coloured glasses, but in order to minimise your risks and maximise your chances of turning a good profit (remember you want at least 15 per cent on…
Many people blame a lack of available money in their bank account for their financial problems. It makes sense doesn’t it? Money is the fundamental component of material wealth. But, the lack of money is not the problem. It’s merely the manifestation of a number of bad habits and bad beliefs that hold people back…
Do you want more money? Most Australians do. But for most their problem is not earning more money, it’s keeping the money they’ve earned. What are they doing wrong? Well… usually it’s their bad money habits that let them down, so here’s 25 personal finance tips you should follow: 1. Start with paying better attention…
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