Right now the interest rate increase is a hot topic for home owners and property investors. What impact will the current and predicted rate increases have on the market and mortgage holders? There's no one size fits all answer for this question because it depends on your own situation. For investors, there are many factors
I read a quote the other day and it really struck a chord with me. The quote was, "Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” Franklin D. Roosevelt,
When you're looking for the right property to invest in, the first thing you need to do is to define what "right" means to you. This starts with your investing strategy. Why are you investing? Do you want to build a healthy nest egg for retirement? Do you want to leverage the equity in your
We're really excited about the prospects of investing in property during 2022 as the indicators are looking great - with a couple of warning signs to watch out for. Here's why now is a great time to invest: 1. Market confidence - after a couple of years of caution and disruption, it's time to get
Regional areas in the eastern states of Australia are booming right now and are prime for investors. From Geelong in Victoria to Newcastle in New South Wales and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, there are some "pockets" that have really grabbed our attention for all the right reasons. Treechangers and seachangers For all the ways
There are stages in life when people start to look at building wealth: you climb the corporate ladder, your own business continues to do well, you’ve built equity in the home you own, or you may have just come into money through an inheritance. In Australia, property investing has always been a popular way to
When you're considering buying an investment property, I always advise clients to consider their options, do some research and decide which path to take. But, in this market if you take this approach and treat it like a leisurely Sunday drive, the property you've decided on is likely to have been sold. In reality, right
Like many things in life, property investing is always best if it starts with "why". Is it to secure your future, build wealth, reduce tax, put your home equity to work or leave something to your kids? Or it could be because you simply love property. Maybe you can tick all those boxes. Looking at your
Property investing is something that many of us aspire to. It is a great way to build wealth, secure our financial future and create a legacy. Whilst it's easy to get lost in the options and the details, there are three simple steps to successful investing. Buy well. This is all about the research. Firstly
We're always talking about where to invest and why somewhere is a sound investment. Just to change things around, we thought we'd share the red flags to watch out for when looking for an investment property and some example areas that are waving those flags right now. Sydney's East, NSW - low rent yield. Currently
Getting information from developers, agents and peers via phone call, email and newsletters is a good way for me to keep in touch with what's going on in the key investment areas around the country, but there's nothing quite like visiting to get a real feel for what's actually happening. And following on from my
Regional versus city. Where is it best to invest? Right now, regional towns are booming. We're in the midst of a major change to both our lifestyles and our working arrangements and there is a lot of buying and investing activity in regional towns. The key - whether you're buying regional or city - is
Things start to wind down every December while Christmas and holidays take our attention. But this year, the wind down seemed to start in October. I think this is a year that people are eager to move on from. But rather than writing the year off, why not make it count and set yourself up
Investing in property requires confidence. You need to feel that you understand what's going on in the market and what your options are. So, right now, in a nutshell, here's what's happening: Rates Interest rates are at an all-time low for owner-occupiers and they're excellent for investors too. Money has never before been so cheap
If there's one thing that 2020 has taught us, it's the importance of our connections. Social connections as well as professional connections. It's these connections that keep life rich and keep us moving towards our goals - whether they are to advance our career, build our own business or to pursue our retirement and wealth
