Are you worried about all the negative media and the threats of a property market stagnation? If so, you’re in good company and probably have many questions. Over the last 25 years, I have answered hundreds of questions left on this website by property investors, but never so many and none so urgent as when…
There are a number of factors that I consider when contemplating an investment on behalf of my clients or for me, personally. I think it’s very important to consider a vast array of investment opportunities (or appoint an advisor to do it on your behalf). But it is even more important to discount most of…
Have you ever wondered why the world any normal, sane person would set aside 5 days and pay so much money to join us at Wealth Retreat 2025? And why a large number of them would pay to come back again and again? Well, if you were wondering, you’re in good company. You see… many…
The current rental crisis in Australia has sparked significant debate, with many quick to blame rising interest rates as a key culprit. However, the RBA has debunked this myth in its bulletin Do Housing Investors Pass-through Changes in Their Interest Costs to Rents? Sure, higher rates certainly influence the property landscape, but according to the…
It looks like we’re going to have another good year in property in 2025. Last year property prices across Australia defied expectations, defying all the predictions of high interest rates causing a market slowdown and hitting new peaks in many locations. Strong population growth and defective we are just not building enough houses led to…
Traditionally, the path to homeownership in Australia was clear-cut: rent, save, then buy your first home. However, this pattern is evolving, with an increasing number of Australians now rejecting yesterday’s sentiment of owning their own castle, and they now buy an investment property before their own home. Enter the rentvestor: households that continue to rent…
The narrative that overseas migration is the primary culprit behind Australia’s rising house prices is one that often gets repeated, but it doesn’t really stand up to scrutiny. While migration contributes significantly to our population growth, the impact on house prices is far more nuanced than many believe. So before I dive into the real…
When I first started investing people had a personal relationship with their bank managers, but things have changed significantly over the last few decades. The fact is when you go into a bank, you are on your own when it comes to your own financial interests. Everyone may be friendly and eager to help when you walk…
Why is it important to understand the difference between a repair and an improvement to your investment property? The property investor is often grappling with whether an expense is a repair or an improvement. This is critical because a repair can be written off immediately whereas an improvement must be written off over a longer…
One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: Knowing what you know now, if you were to start all over again, what would you do differently to speed up the growth of your property investment portfolio? I usually explain that in hindsight I would have spent…
