Buy, renovate and hold is one of my favourite property investment strategies. I enjoy taking a dwelling that’s been a bit neglected and breathing new life into it, making it into a home my tenants will love and want to care for more importantly, it’s a great way of manufacturing …
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Achieving financial freedom is a goal for most people. Unfortunately, the reality is that not many people will achieve it. So what is financial freedom? There are lots of definitions but I like the one from T Harv Eker: “Financial freedom is simple: it is the ability to live the lifestyle …
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As a seasoned property investor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the intricate dance of the property markets. Over the years I’ve come to appreciate that property investing is a complex affair and despite all the podcasts, blogs, webinars and so-called “advisors” the fact is that most investors fail to achieve the financial freedom they are looking …
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The new year is a time when most people sit back and set some goals for the year ahead. But why not think about your goals for next year now? If you are thinking of buying a property, get a jump-start on 2024 and be ready to buy by starting …
When it comes to investing your hard-earned cash, there are many investment options available – but my favourite is property. In my mind, if you want to develop financial freedom, you need to choose an investment vehicle that will generate wealth-producing rates of return. I know of no better option than …
This blog’s title is a bit deceptive, because every property you buy is important, for either lifestyle or financial reasons. I contemplated using the title: “why the first property you buy is the most important one”. But the reality is, if you have made a mistake on your first property, you …
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Home rental markets generally eased over September providing some modest relief for tenants although vacancy rates remain at near record-low levels. Following a sharp decline in vacancy rates over the previous month, September results were higher for most capitals with a number also reporting an easing in house rents. Brisbane …
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One of the most interesting things I do is meet many investors every week (i.e., prospective clients). It is something that I have been doing regularly for almost 20 years, so I’ve literally spoken to thousands of investors. It is interesting because it provides me with the opportunity to reflect …
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Over the years from 2009 to 2021, the property investment landscape was richly nurtured by the rains of a low-interest-rate environment. But things are very different now! If you look back to 2008 and the Global Financial Crisis, you will find it was swiftly followed by a significant property boom …
How to invest in property when money is no longer “free” Read More »
With our markets on the move and a new property cycle now upon us, it’s becoming apparent that more and more investors are looking for the next property “hotspot.” The problem is, hot-spotting is about short-term speculation, not long-term wealth creation. Most property investors are trying to build their asset …
What’s the best investment property for this new property cycle? Read More »
In the current landscape of the South Australian rental market, which is experiencing one of the tightest periods we’ve ever seen, making informed decisions regarding your property leasing strategy is crucial. Whether you’re a tenant seeking to rent a property or a landlord considering leasing out your asset, one of …
Fixed-Term vs Periodic Lease: Making the Right Choice for Your Rental Property Read More »
Exit and early termination fees can put the brakes on plans to sell, to refinance, and to renovate or purchase an investment property. Here’s how to avoid them from the start. Fees for the early repayment of variable-rate loans have been phased out by government reforms in 2011. However, fixed-rate …