A common property investing rule of thumb is that you should “buy property and never sell”. That’s because prices always trend higher over time which means you benefit from compounding capital growth. Of course, the rule-of-thumb should be adjusted to include “buy quality property and never sell” to ensure you maximise investment returns. But the reality is, that…
I’m sure you’ve read that as many as 80 to 90% of new companies that start-up fail. And those that continue on many fail further down the track Rarely does a business take a straight run at success, and that includes the likes of Apple, Facebook, Samsung and their fellow tech giants. Yes, even geniuses…
Are you wondering whether you should put your money into investment property or shares? While at Metropole we are property specialists, we also advocate for diversification, so a healthy investment portfolio should contain an element of both. Each has its pros and cons, and most successful investors have multiple income streams and tend to benefit…
Superannuation is frequently misunderstood as merely an investment vehicle to accumulate wealth for your golden years. However, in reality, it’s also a structure designed to hold various types of investments which offers a plethora of tax benefits that can result in substantial financial gains, especially for those savvy enough to exploit them effectively. Please note…
In today’s question-and-answer episode, I’m joined by Ken Raiss, director of Metropole Wealth Advisory to answer questions posed by our listeners. Together, we dive into the world of property investment and development, discussing the various financial and legal implications of property joint ventures and the benefits of setting up self-managed super funds. Ken shares valuable…
Australia’s property market is moving onto the next phase of the cycle, but issues with scarce supply continue to strain the market. It’s not good news then that new data has revealed that homeowners are holding onto their properties for longer than ever before, only exacerbating an already tight market. A recent analysis of PropTrack…
There are over 2.88 billion dollars worth of tax deductions that investors are leaving on the table. With a little knowledge and planning in the lead-up to June 30, there are key decisions that investors can make today that will pay dividends when they meet with their accountant in July. Here are 5 tips to…
Do you know that all-too-familiar fear that comes with receiving a monthly bill? Do you open it with trepidation, not knowing if your budget (or lack thereof) will allow for easy, pain-free payment… or will you have to scrounge and save to find the money on time? If this feeling sounds familiar, you’re definitely not…
Which Victoria suburbs are next to boom? Well, according to REA Insights, Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula has been identified as the Melbourne suburb to watch, with its beachside lifestyle, relative affordability and proximity to the city proving a winning formula with families. Its top features include pristine beaches and close proximity to Melbourne. According…
The dreaded “Not In My Backyard” reaction of homeowners who have the temerity to object to neighbourhood changes they never voted for (or were even asked about) is reaching plague proportions if you believe what some urban designers and planners are saying. This scourge of the NIMBY is threatening the progressive development of cities, they’ll…