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Anyone who has been in the property investment sector for a while knows all too well that it takes a long time to understand its golden rules. If only we all understood them when we were in our 20s, instead of many years later. Of course, these days, there are a plethora of books, blogs…
This post I have included seven charts outlining what’s been missing when it comes to Brisbane’s housing market. For the record the latest data from CoreLogic suggest that Brisbane house values rose by just 0.3% over the last 12 months, with values rising 0.1% over the last three months. So, no price acceleration at the moment. Now that’s…
Knowledge fueled by emotion equals action. Action is the ingredient that ensures results. Only action can cause reaction. Further, only positive action can cause positive reaction Action. The whole world loves to watch those who make things happen, and it rewards them for causing waves of productive enterprise. I stress this because today I see many people who are really…
After all these years in property I’m still surprised at how investors decide which property to buy, but it doesn’t surprise me why so many don’t get past their first or second property. You see… many buy for emotional reasons and while others think they’re investing in property, for some they’re really speculating. By definition,…
Individual households in Australia, on average, own 83% of all investment dwellings rented to private tenants or resold, they are people who usually have another main source of income… Maria Yanotti, University of Tasmania Contrary to the image a property investor might conjure up – a wealthy full-time property speculator – most residential investors in…
First home buyers are continuing to stake their claim on markets across the country with many usurping their competition by being better prepared to make a solid offer. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that about 18 per cent of all housing finance commitments is to first homebuyers. However, while the percentage of…
With the Melbourne housing market continuing to cool, upgraders are in a position to exploit opportunities and grab themselves good properties for the long term. There were a number of property markets that were suffering weakness and would provide potential opportunities for buyers looking for their forever home. Houses in popular areas such as Melbourne’s…
The dream of owning your own “castle” has changed a little, with many first homebuyers today buying an investment property first instead. Australians increasingly want to live close to work and where the action is, which is why most people like to live close to the capital city centres, but with prices rising across most…
Ever wondered how you compare to the average property investor? A new study has revealed the average number of investment properties currently held by Australian investors. Before you compare yourself, here’s a disclaimer… The 2018 Property Investor Sentiment Survey was conducted as a collaboration of Michael Yardney’s Property Update, Your Investment Property Magazine, and onthehouse.com.au and the fact that 88% of respondents to…
My property strategy is often classed as a long-term investor. Just to make things clear… my philosophy is to buy and seldom sell, rather than to buy and never sell. Why is that? Well, life has a funny way of bringing changes upon us and often there is not much we can do about it. Similarly…
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