![[Podcast] Wealth building tips for 2021 from 2 property experts – with Kate Forbes and Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MY-podcast-235-tips-for-2021-270x200.jpg)
We’re into a new year, and there’s lots of good news on the horizon. We’re going to have a better year this year than in 2020. We can’t have all of those challenges again this year, can we? There’s lots of good news. The economy is picking up, we’ve beaten the recession, it looks like…
And why do we need to think about culture in our business? Surely, as long as we are providing our customers with the best products and services and they are happy then that’s as much as we need to do, right? When speaking with business owners, I often hear things like “I can’t afford to…
The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock and set personal and financial goals for 2021. I wanted to share the process that I use personally. It has worked well for me and of course, I use the same approach when advising my clients too. It’s particularly useful to undertake…
Many first-time investors stay just that way — one-time-only buyers, who never progress beyond having that one solo property in their portfolio. This happens for several reasons. An underperforming property, lack of funds to purchase again, and — worst of all — apathy or losing sight of your ‘big picture’ goals are some of the most common ones…
When taking out a mortgage it’s common to focus on the interest rate and weight this heavily, positioning this single piece of data as the deciding factor when choosing a lender. After all, the lower the interest rate, the more money you save. Getting the lowest interest rate possible is what everyone is doing, and…
![[Podcast] How to use the cycle of the suburb to boost your property investment returns](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MY-podcast-234-gentrification-270x200.jpg)
Did you make New Year’s resolutions for 2021? What were they? Were you planning to get more money? Become healthier? How many have you broken already? My resolution of eating more healthily didn’t last long. But I know that a lot of people are planning to make 2021 a great year considering the challenges and…
“Mr. Covid has been the best city and regional planner Australia has ever had. The suburbs will shine and regions will grow. Maybe we should forget about big city infrastructure projects for a while and spend it on our future resilient communities where people look out for each other.” That’s a note from late 2020…
![[Podcast] 12 habits of highly successful people - Summer Series with Mark Creedon](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Summer-Sries-2020.3-BAB12-%E2%80%93-12-traits-of-successful-people-you-must-understand-270x200.jpg)
Success is no accident. The most successful people in life may not always seem like they have much in common. How are The Beatles similar to Steve Jobs? Or Warren Buffett and Shane Warne? But when their traits, habits, and work ethics are distilled down, these unlikely characters share many similarities. They do the work,…
Is it just me, or does there appear to be a rise in Spruikers around recently? They seem to be popping up everywhere, especially on most social media channels, where they seem to be thriving. They tend to be on amazing beaches with pretty women and fast cars offering incredible solutions to solve life’s common…
A common misconception is that property investing is easy. In fact, many people falsely believe that they can buy any old piece of real estate, then sit back and watch their wealth grow. In reality, successful property investment requires a number of skills as well as the right education. Even when I started out investing…
