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[PODCAST] Dump or Double Down? Knowing When to Sell Your Underperforming Investment | Stuart Wemyss

[PODCAST] Dump or Double Down? Knowing When to Sell Your Underperforming Investment | Stuart Wemyss
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659 Stuart Wemyss 02In today’s podcast, Stuart Wemyss and I discuss the complexities of managing underperforming property investments, and how to decide when and if you should sell your property.

We explore everything from the emotional traps that can cloud our judgment to strategic considerations like tax implications and portfolio rebalancing. 

Takeaways

  • Investing is a long-term journey, often taking decades to develop financial independence.
  • The quality of your asset is crucial for long-term returns.
  • Benchmarking performance relative to market conditions is essential.
  • Market cycles can significantly affect property values.
  • Recognising a poor investment is a brave but necessary step 
  • Emotional decisions can cloud your judgment
  • Patience is key; sometimes waiting is the best strategy.
  • Tax implications should be considered when selling assets.
  • Holistic financial advice can optimise investment strategies.
  • Replacement assets can provide a strategic way to manage underperforming investments.
  • If you find yourself digging a hole, stop.
  • Sometimes the right thing to do is nothing.

Links and Resources:

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Stuart’s Book – Rules of the Lending Game & Investopoly 

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Michael is the founder of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.


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