Who do you ask for property advice? With so many mixed messages and vested interests, who can you really trust? And in today’s property markets, there are very few advisers who have the perspective of having lived through and successfully invested in a number of property cycles and understand how to take advantage of the…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone — and you’re certainly not too late. Melbourne has posted four consecutive months of home price growth so far in 2025. This represents a notable turnaround as Melbourne property prices fell in most months of 2024. Melbourne continues to rank as one of Australia’s most…
Where is the Australian property market heading? With so much noise and confusion in the media, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really happening. Every week, headlines scream conflicting messages — some warn of falling house prices, others claim we’re in the midst of another boom. But savvy investors know the truth lies not…
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Brisbane has quietly but powerfully emerged from the shadows of Sydney and Melbourne and proven itself as a property market heavyweight. While the southern capitals tend to grab many of the headlines, Brisbane real estate has delivered solid, sustainable growth over the last few years and it’s still going strong. Now, with population surging, infrastructure…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…
Let me let you in on a little secret… Most property buyers think negotiation is just about haggling over price. But as someone who’s been in the property game for decades, I can tell you—it’s not even close. There’s so much more to the negotiation process than meets the eye. In fact, there are layers…
National home prices have surged over June, reflecting the significant impact of RBA interest rate cuts in February and May on affordability and market confidence. The national capital city median house price was up strongly by 1.0% over the June quarter to $1,198,912 compared to the May quarter, according to the latest data from My…
How often have you thought to yourself, if only I had more money, life would be that much simpler? Do you feel like you never have enough? Are you constantly spending your salary the day it lands in your account and then eagerly waiting for the next payday so your stocks are replenished and you…
“If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” That old saying has stood the test of time for good reason – and nowhere does it ring more true than in the world of real estate investing. I’ve been in the arena of property for a number of decades, and if I could…
It is often debated which is a better investment, property or shares. It is my thesis that property is an okay investment, but not as good as shares. However, when you factor in gearing (the ability to borrow to invest), property becomes a wonderful investment – better than shares. Property versus shares The main advantages of shares…
