Have you ever wondered how property professionals do their research? If you’re interested in finding properties that will outperform the market, this episode is for you. The most research many property investors do is finding a property that they already like, then looking for information that confirms their biases. However, sophisticated investors take a more…
You’re reading about it, so clearly you’re interested in property investing. So why haven’t you done anything about it? In my experience, the number one reason why some people can’t take that first step is fear. There’s excellent evidence to support the notion that wealth can be created through investing in property – so why…
It’s a common philosophy in property investment to start with the end in mind. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done, and loan structuring is one such overlooked strategy that could save investors tens of thousands of dollars over the course of their property investment journey. While this article will outline some of the…
Generating instant equity from your property investment might seem a little bit like the finding the pot at the end of the rainbow. That is to say, it’s virtually impossible. Well for most inexperienced investors, this is true. You see…embracing a strategy to manufacture instant equity can be a risky move and many people…
Home values in Australia’s biggest cities are on course to surge this year according to research house Corelogic, as low mortgage rates and easier lending standards unleash buyer demand. CoreLogic sees home prices in Melbourne rising by as much as 14 per cent. They forecast Sydney property values could increase by up to 12 per…
Happy New Year. I hope you’re enjoying a few days break. To help fill in some time, here are a few examples of trivia. I hope you enjoy them! True or False? Let’s see how good you are… some of these are pretty tricky! Take this true or false quiz, and see just how much…
2020 is likely to be a very good year for property. The Australian property markets are in a self sustaining recovery according to recent commentary from Westpac. The recovery in Australian dwelling prices that began in mid-2019 accelerated in the final quarter, sustained a robust pace into year end. This time last year prospects looked…
Do you want to make enough money out of real estate so that within a few years’ time you’ll be able to pay off your own home, buy a boat, or retire? If you answered in the affirmative, I’ve got disappointing news for you: it’s not likely to happen Real estate investing is a great long term…
Sure property prices are rising sharply, particularly in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets, but there’s a forgotten factor at play that will continue to put upward pressure on prices. According to a research report by the ANZ Bank, the ongoing weakness in building approvals is creating a looming housing shortage, particularly in the apartment…
Will a robot take your job? Of course Automation is not a new phenomenon, and fears about its transformation of the workplace and effects on employment date back centuries, even before the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries. A recent study by the Mckinsey Global Institute forecasts up to 800 million workers worldwide…