Over the 5 decades I have been involved in real estate I have had the privilege of working with many successful property investors. In that time I have seen some who I thought smarter than I fall by the wayside when their decisions proved to be wrong and I have carefully observed those who have…
It seems we have become a nation of “experts.” Just check your inbox or turn on the television and there they are. Experts on politics who have never run a business, let alone a country. Experts on football, even though they couldn’t run from one side of the field to the other. Experts on celebrities…
What was different about our housing markets in 2023? As we close out 2023, the Australian property market looks significantly different from 2022 – we’ve defied all the naysayers and property pessimists and experienced eleven consecutive months of national price increases. Clearly, this strong price growth is the biggest difference to the markets of 2022…
One of the biggest changes over the time I’ve been investing in property is the abundant availability of property research data. Today there’s a plethora of statistics offered about Australia’s property scene – median house prices by the year, the quarter, the month or day, median advertised rents, rental vacancy rates, auction clearance rates, days…
We all like to believe that we’re experts in our fields. I’ve been in property for over five decades and this has given me expertise and knowledge I didn’t have when I first started out. I’ve seen property cycles peak and cool and watched as property spruikers encouraged people to buy into volatile regional hot…
What’s ahead for our property markets in 2024? Well, according to Domain’s 2023 End-Of-Year Wrap and 2024 Outlook report, continued growth in house and unit prices is anticipated. Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, said: “Some buyers, sellers, and renters proactively adapting to the lingering impact of the 2023 market movements and potential…
There are a lot of property investment books out there full of advice. It can be tough cutting through the clutter to find the property investment strategies and tips that are truly worthwhile – and will help you build financial freedom through real estate. So today I’d like to share 10 property investment books that…
In 2007, laws changed to allow SMSFs to borrow for property investments if they met specific compliance rules. This led to a surge in super-funded property investments from 2007 to 2017, totalling around $45 billion. However, major banks withdrew SMSF borrowing products between 2017 and 2018 and super contribution rules were tightened, making this strategy…
People have enjoyed the companionship of animals for thousands of years, but can we protect their futures by leaving them property in our wills? Around two-thirds of Australian homes have a pet of some sort. Not only do dogs and cats protect our homes from unwelcome visitors, but they also provide fun, and friendship and…
The job of being a tenant should be simple, but as with all things that involve human beings, it often isn’t. If every tenant knew these ten things, life would be a little happier for everyone. 1. Paying rent on time is very important This isn’t because landlords are greedy – it’s because landlords rely…
