Embarking on the journey to success is like navigating a winding road filled with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, confusing road signs that urge you to turn back. But with persistence, hard work, and the ability to learn from mistakes, reaching the summit is possible. However, along this journey, you’ll encounter a cast of…
When speaking to property investors they all tell me much the same thing… They bought their properties because they want to develop a degree of financial freedom. Some are looking to quit their jobs, others just want to have the choice of whether they work or not. Some are trying to save for their retirement…
Living in an apartment, townhouse, or any strata-titled property comes with a ton of perks – convenience, security, and sometimes even fancy amenities like pools and gyms. But there’s also a cost associated with sharing the responsibility of these spaces: strata fees. Think of them as a shared investment in the upkeep and improvement of…
What would Warren Buffett say about how I approach my property investing? And why do I even care? Well… Buffett who is 93 years old is consistently ranked amongst the world’s richest people, is arguably the most successful investor of the 20th and 21st centuries, and has an estimated net worth of $117 Billion. This…
There seems to be a disconnect between what is myth and reality when it comes to the number of investment properties that people own. We sometimes hear about “greedy” investors who own dozens of properties when this is not really borne out by the facts. Did you know that about 70 per cent of investors…
It seems as though there are always stories about the challenges of housing affordability in the media. And this seems to be dividing us into a nation of those who are property owners and those who believe property will always be unaffordable. I remember during the property boom of 2106 and 2017 it was all…
Have you considered getting involved in property renovations? Making a tidy profit renovating a property seems like a very attractive proposition, doesn’t it? And that’s why more real estate investors are turning their aim to renovations. You know… buying low, renovating cheaply and adding substantial value is the aim of the game. It sounds simple…
Australians looking to buy a property will now need to save as much as $65K more than 5 years ago as booming house prices hiked up how much buyers need to front up in order to buy their dream home. Australia’s property market defied the many doomsday forecasts and moved through the bottom of the…
Post-COVID housing stress has been especially intense in Queensland. Brisbane property prices have climbed by 65% since the pandemic began. That’s almost double the Australian capital city average (34%). According to new data released by CoreLogic this week, Brisbane now has the second-most expensive housing in the country, behind Sydney. Prices rose by 1.4% in…
As you ponder home improvements, double glazing often surfaces as a potential upgrade. But is it worth the investment? This question isn’t just about cost; it’s about comfort, energy efficiency, and even reducing noise pollution. Understanding Double Glazing Understanding the benefits and weighing them against the cost can help you make an informed decision. Whether…