Knowing where to buy property is the difference between a successful property investor and a poor one. It doesn’t matter what your budget is, you need to ensure you choose locations that will offer long-term investments. Remember, not every property is a smart investment. So we’ve found the best industry experts to guide you through your property search.
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What will Melbourne look like in the future? Melbourne hails as the world’s most liveable city – in fact it’s won that accolade for the last 6 years in a row. And Melbourne’s population has been growing at around 2% per annum. This means our population will grow by around 10% in the next 5…
One thing this latest buzz of investor activity in the property market has demonstrated yet again is that some newcomers to the real estate game still insist on going in blind. These first timers operate under the assumption that any property makes a good investment and that if things don’t quite pan out, well you…
Most of us want financial freedom and the extra choices in life this brings, yet when you think about it, despite living in one of the most affluent countries in the world, most Australians never achieve financial independence. Despite working for around forty years, and having earned two or three million dollars over their lifetimes…
How long does it take for the value of a property to double? After all capital growth is one of the main reasons people invest in residential real estate. It’s often said that over the long-term the average annual growth rate for well-located capital city properties is about 7 per cent, which would mean properties…
When it comes time to make big financial decisions, research consistently shows that women more frequently hold the purse strings than men. While this is a positive finding, as women tend to make smart, thoughtful, informed financial decisions, it also has the potential to drop an anchor in your investment portfolio’s growth. If you’ve ever…
Have you wondered how many investment properties you would need for financial freedom? I’ve found that while most property investors hope to one day replace their personal exertion income with cash from their investment properties, most don’t have a strategy to achieve their goal. So just how many properties does it take to enable you…
Just because you’ve taken the leap from homeowner to property investor, doesn’t mean your financial fortune is assured. In fact, it doesn’t even mean that you will start making a profit in the short term, or that you are on your way to owning a sizeable portfolio. The reality is around 20% of those who…
Currently many investors are wondering if it’s the right time in the cycle to buy property. They’re worried by F.O.B.E – the fear of buying too early and seeing prices fall a little further. It’s really the opposite of what we saw for years F.O.M.O. – the fear of missing out on the great property…
Where should I buy my next investment property? If I had a dollar for every time I was asked that question, I’d retire a rich man…never mind the property portfolio! But when it comes to purchasing residential real estate investments, there are generally two different approaches. One will succeed at all stages of the property…
As with any type of long-term wealth creation vehicle, real estate comes with its own set of cautionary tales about the potential hazards and pitfalls. Many things can go wrong and the risk is amplified if you leap in without first seeking professional advice and devising a sound strategy and investment plan. But does that…
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