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…
Do you know the tell-tale signs that your rental might be being used as a drug lab? Toxic chemical residue, fire damage, unpaid utility bills, damaged ceilings, modified plumbing, fortifications, and the aftermath of explosions – these are all potential issues for landlords who discover their rental has been used as some kind of drug…
You’ve heard the term gentrification, and you may even have an understanding of what it means. But for investors, gentrification takes on a whole new meaning – as it actually represents a powerful opportunity to increase both your property returns in the short term and your overall real estate wealth in the long term. Let…
If there was a baby boom in the 1950s then there must be a baby bust in the 2020s as Boomers exit the workforce. No, it’s not that the Baby Boomers are expected to die in droves in the coming decade, it’s that they’re right now exiting the workforce at a faster rate than Millennials…
What if I told you there’s a book that’s been on the best-seller list for close to 2,000 years? It’s been translated into virtually every language, read by everyone from politicians to sportspeople and CEOs, and holds every bit of relevance today as it did when it was first written around 2,000 years ago. It’s…
In today’s show, I want to discuss with you the five levels of investing, a framework that I have created to help you understand where you are on your journey and to help you make sure you reach the top level as a successful investor. Then I’m going to share some interesting information with you…
Are you thinking of putting off the purchase of your new home or your next investment property? I know this is a common thought with property investors right now! You could be forgiven considering the current financial and economic outlook. Interest rates have started rising and while that looks to continue, we are also seeing…
We’re just not building enough dwellings and that’s showing up as an affordability issue and a rental crisis. Valuers Charter Keck Cramer conducted an interesting comparison of the total increase in private dwelling stock with the total population increase across various cities between Censuses. They suggested a simple metric to assess the relative growth…
Discover the ten key principles to build true wealth. Surprise! It’s about a lot more than just making money. True wealth is about a lot more than just growing your net worth. Yes, it’s true that financial independence is all about money, but living a wealthy life isn’t. This distinction is critical. We’ve all seen…
The NSW government has announced plans to get rid of stamp duty for first home buyers, offering buyers to pay an annual land tax payment in its place. The new plan, effective from January 16 next year, means first home buyers in NSW will have the choice of paying the regular lump sum stamp duty…