Imagine an affordable, hassle-free investment in one of our major cities that offered a guaranteed rental return of over 6% and a long term lease with fixed annual rent increases. In cash-strapped times, this would seem an opportunity too good to miss. But, as always, there is a darker side. Welcome to the world of…
Rentvesting has become an increasingly popular strategy for wealth creation, especially as a response to the challenges of home ownership in major Australian capital cities. This approach involves renting where you desire to live while investing in property. It has emerged as an alternative to traditional home ownership, particularly with the rising issue of housing…
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,…
When it comes to buying an investment property or your next home, it’s important that you’re aware of everything listed in the contract of sale and how it might affect you. It might sound like a tropical holiday cocktail, but a sunset clause packs much more punch than a summery beverage – it is a…
Investing in property with your super has been extremely popular over the past few years, hasn’t it? And the reasons why are far more interesting than it just being a bit trendy! The main benefit is that super is an alternative avenue for property investing that has very little impact on personal finances or your future…
Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates, investors, or planning delays….
There’s been a lot of noise lately suggesting that property investors are raking it in thanks to soaring rents. But when you look past the headlines and dig into the data, a very different picture emerges. According to the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of property investors are currently experiencing negative…
Why invest in property? There are lots of ways to make money and some people would argue that real estate investing isn’t really that easy.
But if you follow a proven formula it’s simple
We all love our own neighbourhoods, right? We choose to rent or own homes in particular suburbs because it’s close to where we work, it may have an exciting entertainment scene, or perhaps it’s in the right school zone for our children. But does that mean that you should invest in your own backyard, too?…
It’s easy to scorn the gentrifying hipster stereotype, but many inner-city neighbourhoods benefit from the distinctive mix of businesses and activities they pursue – so why should the suburbs miss out? One of the stark differences between neighbourhoods in the inner city and outer suburbs in Australia is the quality and type of retail offerings….
