This is a special week for me. It’s my birthday week and I’m turning 65. Yet I’m still working, and I’m still having fun. In fact, I’m having more fun than I’ve had in a long time putting these podcasts together. I’ve had a successful life. I’ve also had quite a few challenges in my life…
Only one thing is certain about real estate trends: they are always changing! So if you’ve been away from Australia for an extended period or you’ve just resettled here, there are some things you might have missed in the property investment world. Keeping up with tax and law amendments is like trying to get a…
Before you buy a home, you should be aware of a range of issues that may affect that property and impose restrictions or obligations on you, if you buy it. Consumer Affairs Victoria has created a checklist to help you identify whether any of these issues will affect you. Here are some of the things…
It seems everyone is buying property with super these days. But what are the pros and cons of using a self-managed super fund to expand your portfolio? We discover the 10 super and 10 not-so-super rules to investing with superannuation. Super rules for many investors at the moment. Those with self-managed super fund (SMSF) are…
What do you do when the only thing holding you back from investing in property is your partner? Many relationships succeed because of the spark created by opposite personalities; it can add a frisson of excitement when your life partner has different interests and pursuits. But when it comes to the business of investing in…
In today’s show, I’m going to talk about which properties to avoid if you want to be a successful investor. While it’s important to understand what properties make good investments, it’s equally important to understand which properties you should not buy. I’m also going to share a number of Wealth Accelerators the rich use to…
More and more Australians are seeing the benefits that investing in real estate can bring. But without a reasonable idea of the most suitable properties to invest in, dreams of a secure financial future and early retirement through real estate may never materialise! In my mind, there are two types of properties that could…
Chinese real estate investors might be more interested in investing in their homeland rather than Australia, given the changing market and regulations, writes… Erika Altmann, University of Tasmania and Zhixuan Yang Chinese investors are often blamed for Australia’s escalating house prices but a number of factors might mean the demand will drop off in coming…
Are inner city apartments in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne on your investment radar? If so, you should proceed with caution, as I’m predicting some potentially profit-crunching changes to the apartment market moving forward. It’s all about Supply & Demand As with many property related troubles, it boils down to one of the basic fundamentals of…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market for the rest of 2024 and into 2025? Over the last four decades Melbourne has been Australia’s strongest performing housing market ; however, over the last couple of years it has underperformed. In fact, over the last 12 months dwelling prices have been basically…