How have rising inflation and rising interest rates affected you? Have you had to change your lifestyle, have you sold a property, or are you considering selling because of rising interest rates? And have the current economic conditions changed your strategy or approach to property investing? These are some of the questions we recently asked…
They say the road to success is paved with failures, and speaking from personal experience, I know that’s very true. Life is a continuous learning experience. Throughout our lives, we keep rising and falling, picking up important lessons along the way. Some of these lessons come from experience, yet there are others that we learn…
Are you wondering what’s ahead in property for 2023? Maybe you’d like to know what other Australian property investors plan to do. Well, that’s exactly what we discuss in today’s show as we unpack the results of this year’s Property Investor Sentiment Survey. You’ll hear what 1,900 Australians feel about our current real estate markets…
We’re living in challenging, stressful times with a barrage of mixed messages about what’s ahead for our economy and our property markets. Everything seems to be stacked against those looking to invest in property, falling values, rising interest rates, and various governments interfering, making it seem like we are losing control of our investments. The…
You’ve heard it before: “Everyone needs 8 hours sleep per night.” But is this true? How much sleep do you really need? The following graphic comes from Raconteur and highlights some startling takeaways from the 2019 Philips Global Sleep Survey, answered by over 11,000 adults from 12 countries. The amount of sleep a person needs depends…
Have you noticed how everybody seems more stressed lately? For many, it seems harder to be happier at a time when everyone seems to be more stressed because of the continual changes occurring. It started with the uncertainties of Covid a few years ago, and for most of this year, the media has been scaring…
Investing in property isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and if you don’t do it right, it could end up costing you a fortune. I always say: “Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your property investment decisions.” In fact, of all the common mistakes property investors make, this is where most…
Most days I take our dog Lincoln for a walk along the beach at the end of our street. This morning as we walked along the path I looked out at the water on the bay and saw strong waves thrashing onto the shore and thought to myself, “Wow, it’s windy out there.” As I…
When you are looking at potential investment properties, it can be difficult to be objective. Real estate is such an emotional asset class — far more so than investments like shares — and, all too often, buyers lead with their hearts. Instead, a better strategy is to try to approach it like a property valuer,…
In today’s podcast, we talk about property management, but we’re going to bring up some things you may not be aware of. Did you know that one state legislation requires you to give your tenant your personal email address or your mobile number? Did you know that in another state, you can’t ask potential tenants…