There is a debate in the world about the usefulness and alleged obscene amounts of money earned by some professions. It’s widely acknowledged that real estate agents are not the most trusted professions in Australia. A recent Roy Morgan survey revealed that just 5% of Australians trust real estate agents, (down 2%) all hitting new…
Today I’m going to share two interesting topics with you. First, I’m going to explain to you why I don’t believe the current round of property naysayers and I hope by the end of today show you won’t believe them either. Then I’m going to be chatting with leading artificial intelligence expert Dr Catriona Wallace…
There’s often a bit of confusion about who insures what when it comes to investment properties within strata complexes. Insurance for strata properties is not as straightforward as it is for detached houses. There are often questions raised about what is considered ‘common’ property, who is responsible for insuring what, and what is and isn’t…
Successful, wealthy people are outliers. They do certain things every day that 95% of the population don’t do. It’s not easy to become successful and achieve a life of abundance. It’s a long, hard journey, that few are willing to make. That’s evidenced by the fact that only 5% of the population is wealthy. This…
Is the Queensland Government in overreach in attacking property investors? One would think so based on their latest attempt to increase property-related taxes. The Queensland Revenue Office has introduced legislation that from 30 June 2023, will calculate land tax, using the total value of your Australian land. This includes your taxable land in Queensland as…
When it’s time to start looking for your next property purchase, you’ll come across a lot of jargon you might not have heard before. Saving for a deposit or house hunting is time-consuming enough, so when it comes to deciphering some of the real estate market code and industry lingo you could probably do with…
Negotiating is a part of living; we do it all the time. When you walk down a crowded street, you negotiate the path you take. A couple negotiates their relationship before and during the marriage. And of course, negotiation is one of the skills developed by all savvy property investors and businesspeople. Over the years,…
Buying your very first home can be both an exciting and daunting process. Navigating the maze of finance, home loans, and the property market can be challenging for even seasoned investors. So how are the newcomers meant to get their foot into the property market? The good news is there are lots of options and…
It’s a question that many property investors ask me: should I buy a new property or an established one? It’s obviously on the minds of lots of investors so it’s time we revisited this issue in a bit of detail. On the surface, it makes sense to buy a new property. Buyers like new things…
How did the high inflation of the 1970s affect the economy and the investment returns? What are the trends in inflation and interest rates? These and other questions were raised and answered by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist at AMP in his recent Insight. I grew up in…