Claim depreciation on outdoor structures and save Australia is made for outdoor living, so it is little wonder that alfresco areas have become sought after additions in any property. Owners see great value in adding permanent weatherproof structures to an investment property. Creating an indoor-outdoor environment that can be enjoyed all year round not only…
Why do some people waste time when others use it to their advantage? We’re all guilty of getting involved in activities that don’t contribute to our success and in reality are just time-wasters, but what do successful people do differently to the rest of us to make the most of every day? In my experience,…
Our life isn’t as logical as we like to think. You may plan your goals perfectly, but when the time comes for action, it doesn’t work out. That happens to all of us, because our emotions affect our decisions. We don’t think about that when we set goals. A 2014 study shows how our emotions affect our logical…
If you’ve been reading my blogs you’ll know I write a lot about what makes people successful. For the last 25 years I’ve been studying why only a minority are able to achieve their dreams and attain financial freedom. And of course, luck only has a small part to play. Sure you’re more likely to…
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Have you noticed how some people just seem to get so much more done than others? I’ve found that most successful people have certain habits in their daily routines that help contribute to their ongoing success. One of my mentors, Brian Tracy believes that the most important daily habit of successful people is to work off…
The odds are that we get through 2018 without war, mass capital flight, or a housing crash. But all the risks are medium probability, and the consequences could be dire, writes… Richard Holden, UNSW If 2018 pans out like some of the early commentary suggests then we’re in for a rough year. If you believe the hype, then asset bubbles abound, global institutions…
Late last year the Prime Minister announced that the “Government will establish a Royal Commission into the alleged misconduct of Australia’s banks and other financial services entities”. You might think this is good news, but I expect that this will be yet another waste of taxpayers’ money (and time). The role of banks has changed…
Hands up if you can honestly say you are following your dreams? Not too many hands going up, I would imagine. Most of us harbour ambitions to do something a bit creative or interesting with our lives, yet time slips by and many of these dreams remain unrealised. Whether it is writing a novel, travelling,…
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this certainly holds true in the world of real estate. Not all of us will love the same style of property. Some may prefer modern architecture and a contemporary lay-out and finish, while others may only be interested in buying period properties offering lots of charm…
How much did you spend over Christmas? If you’re like many Australian you will be left with a financial hangover from Christmas. A new forecast of Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) data analysed by finder.com.au reveals the nation borrowed $29 billion on credit cards in December 2017 which is equivalent to $1,727 in purchases per card….
