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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 interesting reading. The big solutions that…
One of my early investments was a complete loss. I know that doesn’t make for ego pleasing conversation from someone who’s meant to be an investment expert, but it’s the truth. However, I’m keen to tell you the story of how I lost 100% of my invested capital many years ago, way back in the…
If you’re a property investor, today’s episode is a must. Why? Because the taxman is after you – you and all property investors. It’s not long until tax time and the Australian Taxation Office is already preparing its so-called “hit list” of priority areas due for a crackdown in the 2021-22 financial year. Property owners,…
Have you got the skills to make it as an entrepreneur? We all want the wealth and contentment that comes with great success, but the truth is, it takes a certain kind of person, with a certain skill set, to make it as an innovator. I’m not a believer in fate defining your fortune. We…
Why invest in affluent areas rather than cheaper more affordable areas? What will rising interest rates do to our rental markets? How do you stay positive when there’s so much negative news in the media now? Those are three questions we discuss in this month’s question and answer podcast with Brett Warren. What will rising…
They say the road to success is paved with failures, and speaking from personal experience, I know that’s very true. Abayomi Jegede shared 5 lessons you’ll have to learn before you can become successful. You might have already learned some the hard way, but you still have the chance to learn the others without necessarily…
The property markets have had a lot to contend with lately and it’s showing in a downward trend in auction clearance rates and in property price growth in general. This week was a pre election Super Saturday with 2,372 properties taken to auction and the market delivered generally steady results. Dr. Andrew WIlson reported a…
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Have you ever suffered from buyer’s remorse? You’re not alone. At any point in our lives, most of us have regretted a purchase. You know… that impulse purchase, or buying something online when you’re bored and stuck at home because of Covid19. But it’s not necessarily your fault. After all, we’re constantly bombarded with advertisements…
Earlier this year the Reserve Bank thought it had time on its hands and could be patient in lifting interest rates. Clearly, that’s not the case. They started what’s going to be a series of interest rate rises in May, but in its Statement on Monetary Policy recently, it became clear that evidence of strong…
What are the big influences in our property market today? The main one is one you probably haven’t thought about. We often talk about price growth and supply and demand and the economy, but the one I’m going to share with you today may change the way you think about buying your next investment. So…
