Our take on current property investment news, developments and lifestyle in Australia
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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Residential construction falls in Sydney, but Melbourne booms – AFR, 28 March 2019. Apartment building has dropped to its lowest level in four years in Sydney, the country’s biggest builder of units, even as infrastructure and commercial work expands to keep overall construction activity at an unprecedented high level, RLB’s latest count of cranes across the […]
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If you want to rentvest, be prepared that you will receive some sort of negative energy, backlash, pressure or call it what you want for not buying your own home to live in sooner. The reason for this is not because your friends and family don’t like you or care for you, it is quite […]
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Successful investors understand, and accept, that there will be roadblocks and challenges along the way. It happens. They’re not afraid of it. They arm themselves with the power of knowledge. They pivot. They ask questions. They learn from the experience of others. And move rapidly towards their end goal. Success! Now, I think it’s pretty […]
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According to the Financial Review, about 38% of Australian’s believe their income will NOT rise over the next 12 months. This can be a major productivity de-motivator. Pessimism breeder. And a self-esteem sucker. Now, even though they think their pay packet wont be increasing, the cost of living IS so the pressure cooker is turned […]
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Fear Of Not Getting Out! The Australian Financial Review released an article on Sunday stating that while the fear of not getting out fast enough to preserve their capital has motivated some sellers, for others who are slower to accept the falling market, fear turns to regret. Some investors are acting decisively to beat the the […]
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Today I wanted to cover identifying potential development suburbs and development sites. In our latest development, we chose the Central Coast suburb of Long Jetty for a number of key reasons. Firstly, my wife Amy has grown up in the area and spent her whole life living and understanding the area and the people in it. That was really crucial to us […]
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One of the most common questions we get asked is about valuations, so today I wanted to share with you what we’ve been doing with our clients. Now, in the investing world, valuations can make or break a home purchase or your next property aquisition. There are two main reasons why you would get a valuation; […]
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As a new (or even seasoned) property investor the whole investment process can be overwhelming. Without the proper preparation and homework things can go downhill…fast. With over 20 years of property investing experience I’ve seen just about every mistake a property investor can make. Some big, some small. But with every mistake has come significant […]
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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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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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Are you thinking about becoming a property investor but don’t know if you have what it takes to be successful? Are you umming & ahhing about whether you’ve got the drive, determination, knowledge & courage to take it on? Are you afraid of failure? If you’re not taking action, do you really want it? Start […]
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Control the controllables in your life! Will Labour win the next election? If so, will the negative gearing bill get passed? If so, what will the conditions be and how will this effect me as an investor? All the ‘what if’s’ in our life that at this point, we cannot control. But by the same […]
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We’re excited to announce that Director and Head Property Educator John Pidgeon of Solvere has been named as one of the Top Ten Property Specialists of 2018 by The Property Investor Magazine! Australia’s Top Ten Property Specialists recognises the outstanding contribution made by individual Australian property experts who have collectively shaped the environment across Australia over […]
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This video really resonated with me. It’s too easy to get disillusioned in all areas of your life. Having a point of difference or a go to is so important. How do we improve in the face of complexity? Atul Gawande has studied this question with a surgeon’s precision. He shares what he’s found to […]
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During the week I attended a fantastic event called Success Squared. It was a one day program of inspiring innovators and influences and I took home loads of inspiration and learnings. Janine Allis, Australian businesswoman, founder of Boost Juice and part-owner of Retail Zoo, Salsa’s Fresh Mex Grill and Cibo Espresso, headlined the event. These […]
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Last week the Sky News Australia Real Estate show invited me to join their panel of experts and answer some of their viewer’s personal questions on property investing. I jumped at the chance. Property is my passion and helping and educating people is the primary focus of my business. So last night there I was. […]
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Is it time to take the reins ladies? Come along to our WOMEN’S ONLY Property Investing Masterclass this September on the Central Coast. It’s full of inspiration and education suited to ALL women no matter where your life journey has taken you. Whether you’re single, coupled, or have a family in tow, if you dream […]
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