Can you guess how many pets there are in Australia? Well, there are actually more pets than people! According to the RSPCA, there are more 25 million pets in our country. But here’s the thing: it’s estimated that more than half of rental properties have a no pets policy. So what do these statistics mean?…
As we move into the next phase of our property cycle it’s important to remember there are still some speed bumps along the road that will trip up many property investors. Things like all the economic headwinds we face including the effects of the corona virus, the stricter bank lending environment and the competition from…
It’s highly likely that you’ve heard about the concept of rent-vesting, but do you know what it actually takes to succeed with this strategy? As an investing idea, this one is as old as the hills – some property investors have been using this strategy for years (if not decades) to get ahead in the…
The idea that we should decentralise our population has come up many times in Australia. Recently, the National Farmers’ Federation president pushed the notion, calling for a shift to the regions. And the premise is this: city living is unpleasant. Roads are jammed, housing is expensive and it’s all so much nicer out in the…
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What’s ahead for property this year? Is this the end of interest rate cuts? How will the Corona Virus affect our economy? We started this year with optimism, but now we have our fair share of turbulence. We have the corona virus epidemic, the tragic bush fires, political tensions overseas. How will these affect our…
Over the past few years I have observed a strong trend of investment-grade house prices growing a a much faster rate than apartments. It is true that all markets move in cycles and all cycles come to an end, eventually. It’s my thesis that several factors (such as the fall in the volume of new…
Have you ever considered that professional sports people are at a huge advantage when they retire and turn their interest to the real world? There are many lessons, I believe we can learn from them as investors and as business people… 15 to be precise! If you missed my first article (part 1), you may…
The whole point of investing in property is to create lasting financial security. So why does it often seem like you have to spend a lot of money in order to make any as a landlord? Investing in real estate is a costly business but there are plenty of strategies you can use to maximise…
Are you a property investor or in business for yourself and want to achieve a high level of success? Have you ever considered the possibility that some of your biggest lessons may come from outside of your area of expertise or speciality? To become successful there are many pieces that make up the puzzle. I…
Many property experts tout the line that you make money when you buy property, not when you sell. If this is true, then it’s important to ensure you’re not paying too much when you sign that contract of sale. Of course it’s more important to buy the right property than buy a secondary property at…
