Our take on current property investment news, developments and lifestyle in Australia
To buy or not to buy? The question every keen property investor wants to know. What are the House (not units or apartments) Hotspots and Notspots for 2019? So I’ll get straight into it…here are my top five to either pounce on or avoid around the country; NOTSPOTS Darwin Already experienced considerable growth a few […]
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There’s been a lot of New Year commentary on the Sydney and Melbourne markets. 2019 is already taking shape and here’s what I think… Personally, I believe there are three sub-markets within both the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets (NOTE: this does not include units or apartments). I see the top tier market continually performing […]
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It’s a new year and if you have dreams of investing in property (or already are and are looking at building your portfolio), now is the time to get your finances in order and your future in control! And we want to make it easier for you. We’ve created a calculator that is first and foremost […]
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Firstly, if you’re new to the world of home loans and banking, you’ll want to know just who this ‘Big 4’ are! National Australia Bank (NAB) Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) Westpac (WBC) These banks have dominated almost 85% of the home loan market! Yep. Huge! But are they the […]
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2019 is almost upon us and a new year equals new goals! If one of yours is investing in property, a great place to start is to review your cashflow/budget income expenses – use our calculator to do this. Knowing your cashflow or budget helps you to clearly see what changes need to be made in […]
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Firstly, what exactly is Stamp Duty? It’s a tax levied by all states and territories on property purchases based on the property purchase price, location, and loan purpose. Some states charge different rates on investment properties than on places of residence. How is stamp duty calculated? Stamp Duty is calculated by applying a sliding scale […]
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Christmas is a heavy time financially for all of us. But it does’t have to overwhelm you. Here are some tips to minimise the holiday season hangover and go forth into 2019 with a clear head and minimal overdraft! 1. SHOP SMART Make it your mission to not pay full price for a single one […]
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We tend to lose site of our health and well-being as we get older and busier. Our focus seems to naturally turn to work, security for our family, and the daily tasks that arise. We’re easily distracted by our ‘to do’ lists, become…dare I say it…lazy in our downtime, and sometimes find it difficult to […]
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Closing in on 2018 and hitting a few major milestones over the past year has really made me stop and think about years gone by and how they’ve shaped me as a husband, father, athlete, and business owner. In one of my thoughtful moments, quietly laying down with my youngest son, my mind wandered through my life, […]
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Coming into the festive season is always a good time to take stock and look towards the new year and what you’re wanting to achieve. Now what I’ve found over the years is that SOME people like to set goals, whilst others will cruise through life not having too much direction. Which one are you? Today I […]
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