Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis, and the numbers don’t lie, our housing supply simply isn’t keeping up with our booming population. Over the 2024 financial year, we built 62,000 fewer homes than we needed, according to PropTrack. And while that’s an improvement from the previous year’s 110,000-home shortfall, it’s hardly cause…
Have you finally found the perfect property but now have no idea how to take the next step? Don’t worry, like many buyers out there, you’re not alone! To help make things a little easier for you, in this article we get down to the nitty-gritty of making an offer and tell you exactly what…
When it comes to residential property management, there are several rules and laws that must be followed in order to ensure landlords don’t end up facing a cantankerous residential tenancy tribunal judge. One of the areas that can create confusion is lease renewal and the termination of tenancies. This is why it’s so important to…
While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. More than half of those who buy an investment property sell up in the first 5 years and only around 20,000 investors have joined the 1% club who own…
Have you wondered how many years it takes for house prices to double? You will often hear it said that property values double every 7 to 10 years, but that’s not actually correct. There are markets within markets, and some outperform others. Then, there are periods in all various housing markets when property values remain…
Some people argue that buying a property is the most stressful part of the investment journey. But some find the property settlement process, when the property is legally transferred from one party to another, a harrowing time. You have to rely on a team of conveyancers or solicitors, your finance broker, and your property manager…
There’s a property risk you probably haven’t thought about. Well…maybe after the severe floods we’ve just experienced so far this year and Cyclone Alfred, you are thinking about it now. Sure you’ve likely given thought to the impact of climate change on weather, our lifestyles, and what kind of future our kids will inherit. But…
In the world of investing, there’s no shortage of noise—everyone from the new band of “property experts” on the internet to your neighbours has an opinion on where the market is heading or the next big opportunity. But if you’re serious about building lasting wealth through property, it’s often better to tune out the noise…
Is it really possible to develop financial wealth by building a substantial property portfolio in Australia today? The answer is yes. It’s simple, but it’s not easy. And that’s not a play on words. It’s simple if you do what many other savvy property investors have done and built a substantial asset base of investment-grade…
If you’re thinking about diversifying your property portfolio or are looking for a market where there is a good investment opportunity, you’ll want to think about becoming a borderless investor. But the trick is how do you avoid the hidden mistakes while ensuring you don’t miss out on any golden opportunities of buying property in…
