Our take on current property investment news, developments and lifestyle in Australia
When it comes to ‘fixed’ or ‘variable’, there are lots of things to consider and check. Today I want to focus on ‘fixed’ loans. First up, think about if it’s better for family finances and your long-term strategy to split the mortgage to a mix of fixed and variable. Does the lender provides support with […]
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I was told when just out of University, rent where you want to live and then put my money into income producing assets until I can or need to buy my principal place of residence with minimal debt owing on it. At the time, an extreme out of the box thought for me but the […]
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But why? Is it because you love property or is it because you love what that portfolio can give you? Usually the latter I find. So is it TIME or MONEY that you need more of? OR both? Whatever the answer, what would you do with the TIME or the MONEY? Travel, a new car, […]
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If you want to be property savvy in 2019 you need to get educated. Take some action. Have you downloaded our e-books? They’re all free, and they’re full of all the need to knows and steps you should be taking. We know your time is precious so there’s no fluff. Just pure property gold. Download […]
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Buying your ‘forever home’ – PPR (Principal Place of Residence) – is an emotional purchase. After all, you’ll be living in it! And potentially your kids will be growing up in it. But make sure you have your investor hat on to avoid paying too much, getting carried away at auction, and focussing in on […]
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Contrary to belief, a goal is imperative for results. Don’t listen to the ‘naysayers’ that shoot your goals down on you. Somewhere between having a dream as a kid to setting a goal as an adult, it lost its coolness and somehow became a bit ‘uncool’. The tall poppy syndrome somehow kicked in! Please don’t […]
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Heard of the Property Clock? Looks easy enough to follow, right? But are you using it properly… It’s a fundamental investment tool that gives you an idea at which stage of the cycle you should be investing. The average property clock usually represents a 12 to 15 year cycle although smaller cycles appear within this […]
Read MoreWatch the video to see how the consistency of regular extra repayments (big or small) onto your mortgage can dramatically decrease the term of your loan, and save you a tonne of cash in interest! Click here to use the (free) property tool
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While this is not the case EVERY time, we see it all too often. Where investors and business owners lose out on BIG returns because their accountant is NOT specialised in that field. Just because your parents use them, they may not be right for you (and in some cases, they may not even be […]
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We’re approaching tax time so you need to get your ducks in a row to maximise your deductions! Whether you’re in property investing or not, these tips are relevant! I meet so many people who KNOW they’ll receive a tax refund however don’t get around to completing their tax returns until months, sometimes years after […]
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