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Property investment is one of best wealth creation strategies out there. In part because it has a long history of solid performance, so is therefore relatively low risk. It’s important to understand, however, that it is not completely without risk. That’s because every investment opportunity has an element of risk. The trick is to manage…
In the lead-up to the recent Federal election the Coalition announced the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. The scheme will provide up to 10,000 loans to first home buyers each year and will offer first home buyers better access to finance without having to save a 20% deposit. Additional details about the plan include: The…
They say blood is thicker than water but when it comes to distributing your wealth, human instinct can take on a darker side because money is involved. People often feel vulnerable when contemplating their death, but this is no excuse to not have a Will. It’s vital that you receive legal advice when preparing your…
Being assessed for a home loan can sometimes feel a bit like a police interrogation – all that the paper-based third degree is missing is a swinging overhead lamp in a small, dingy room! But banks want to know absolutely everything possible about your expenses to ensure that you’re in a position to service your…
When the topic of investing in apartments and managing strata levies comes up, it often generates some robust discussion. While body corporate or strata fees don’t seem to concern some investors, others avoid such properties like the plague. Is there a middle ground? And is buying a property with body corporates really a problem? Why…
Stamp duty is one of those extra costs that is rather easy to forget when you’re buying property but can really add up to your total cost. It is tempting to dismiss it when deciding what you’re willing to pay for your next Investment property but don’t fall into a trap. Depending on the property,…
With the recent hikes in fixed and variable rates by the major banks many property investors are wondering whether it’s a good idea to fix the interest rate on their loans. Below are 11 points for you to consider when contemplating the fixed versus variable dilemma: Will you lose sleep if interest rates rise? There are typically…
The past century has probably not seen a sharper mind than Albert Einstein. And, if I know anything, it’s that smart men and women are often good role models to follow. Albert Einstein, for example, is credited to have called compounding as the most powerful force in the universe, in fact the eighth wonder of…
To sabotage means to deliberately destroy, damage or obstruct something. No one wants to do that when it comes to their finances, do they? But the reality is that many people do without even realising it. How do they do that? For starters, they have too much bad debt when they’re applying to borrow good…
We’re not taught much about money and finance at school are we? So when you start hunting down a loan for your new home or investment property you’ll probably come across some industry-speak and terms you’re not familiar with. So here’s a few you should know: 1. Interest only or Principle and interest When…
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