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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…
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…
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Are you looking to become more successful? Do you want to become rich, or a better property investor or entrepreneur? Well it may not be that easy – most who pursue goals never achieve them. According to a University of Scranton study, only 8% achieve their goals. Why? Because in order to achieve your goals you must…
Have you ever wondered how you get started in property development? I’ve recently noticed a trend in budding developers – they are looking for an overview of the property development process and they want it in a simple and accessible way. It’s probably in part because many of the property markets around Australia are flat…
What’s ahead for our property markets in the next year or two? That’s a question people are asking now that our real estate markets have turned the corner. WHAT’S AHEAD? PROPERTY PRICE FORECASTS SYDNEY PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST MELBOURNE PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST BRISBANE PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST CANBERRA PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST PERTH PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST HOBART PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST ADELAIDE PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST…
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When is the most tax effective time to undertake a renovation? You’ll find out as you watch this week’s Ask the Tax Expert video as Ken Raiss answers Lynda’s question about when is the best time to renovate her new home that she’s buying using a First Home Owner’s Grant. You see…she plans to make…
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…
Newspapers and magazines are full of stories about work-life balance — why it’s important, how to achieve it, and why so many people struggle to maintain it. It’s a relatively new buzzword and, like all fads, is sure to be replaced at some point by another new one! But I want to talk a bit today…
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…
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…
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