Our take on current property investment news, developments and lifestyle in Australia
The question on every keen investors lips! Is it the right time to buy property in Australia? The very first question you need your ask yourself, is were you planning on buying property before the current health Pandemic, Coronavirus took over? If your answer to that is yes, then my answer is, absolutely! You should […]
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To buy or not to buy? Pounce or avoid? This is the question every keen property investor wants to know. Here are my Top 5 Hotspots and Notspots for 2020 and why! NOTSPOTS DARWIN Very little population growth and flat housing prices. Vacancy rates still high. Economy tracking slowly. SYDNEY Those who bought in […]
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The Cost of Living Index is a useful tool if you’re thinking about getting into the market for the first time or buying in an unfamiliar area. It gives you some clarity on how much things will cost in addition to your mortgage. Numbeo has released its 2020 Cost of Living Index. This one covers […]
Read MoreWhat is an offset account and what are the advantages of having money in one of these accounts vs paying it down off your home loan? Let me explain. So, we’ve got a loan of $400,000 and for argument’s sake we’re saying today that this is our own mortgage, meaning that you’re living in that property, […]
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Goals are great when planning for the future but habits are highly effective NOW. It is easy to lose sight of a goal when it is too far in the distance, but creating new habits requires action every day which means you are more likely to maintain your focus. The actions may start out small, […]
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Now this is a question I’m often asked through my Property Coaching. Here’s my take. Ask your parents and they’ll probably tell you to take the ‘save’ route and throw everything you can at your mortgage – after all, it’s the great Australian dream to own your own home, watch your children grow up in […]
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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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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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Something my Dad always said, was “Why put off for tomorrow what you can do today”. This rings true for me even more so in today’s busy world. I wanted to share some tips on how to make the best of your time and build some real momentum in 2020. 1. USE A DIARY Probably […]
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Closing in on 2020 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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Christmas is a heavy time financially for all of us. But it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. Here are some tips to minimise the holiday season hangover and go forth into 2020 with a clear head and minimal debt! 1. SHOP SMART Make it your mission to not pay full price for a single one […]
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Single. Millennial. Women. Among the fastest growing home owners in Australia, new data is showing that, unlike their male counterparts, these young women aren’t waiting until they’re in long-term relationships to buy their first properties. They’re getting out there and doing it on their own – no messing about! Are these millennial women more deadline […]
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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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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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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 […]
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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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Here’s a great breakdown of some of the Coalition promises and how they may affect you. First Home Buyers First home buyers have been promised some assistance under a Coalition government. It has indicated it will assist a small group of FHBs and enable them to buy their home with a deposit of only five […]
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To put it simply, having a wealth bucket helps you to identify your current financial worth by looking at all the things (we call them ‘wealth magnets’) that are helping your wealth to grow (by filling up your bucket). It also considers the ways that our wealth growth is being inhibited by looking at what […]
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Buying off the plan can sometimes be a daunting experience. Especially if you’re going into it blindly. There are plenty of benefits – think tax, builders guarantee, high value asset for low capital outlay. But the challenge is that it’s a foreign property purchasing concept for many and there can be risks involved. Failed expectations, […]
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