Our take on current property investment news, developments and lifestyle in Australia
Are you an expat wanting to buy real estate in Australia? Are you just interested to find out what it would be like to borrow money when we’re living overseas? I wanted to discuss a few things that we need to keep in mind that are really, really important and can make or break that […]
Read MoreRight so much negativity out there isn’t there. The media all over it. There’s some fear-mongering going on left right and center, analysts are predicting a drop in property prices, the share markets going down and down and cost of living is is up, interest rates are rising, there’s change of government, there’s some uncertainty […]
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Okay, RENTVESTING! Why would we do it? /What exactly is it? First of all rentvesting is renting where you want to live, and going investing somewhere else around the country. Now the old adage, rent money is dead money, well it’s true if you’re not putting it into an income-producing asset or using those funds […]
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Alright, been getting a lot of questions lately around equity. What is it, how can I use it, etc. etc. Let’s break it all down. First of all, what is equity? So we’ve got an asset, let’s say it’s our own home that we live in, that has a value of $500,000. We can use […]
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Parental guarantees. What are they? Why would we use one? What are the pros and cons? What are the risks associated? So let’s look at it. Basically, what is it? It’s a parental Guarantee forming additional security over the home that you’re about to purchase, so, Mum or Dad or both, will offer their home […]
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So, I wanted to talk to you today about the difference between a fixed and variable loan and why we would make a choice on one or the other. So a fixed loan means that I might fix it in for a period of time on my home loan, 4%, it might be fixed for […]
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Hi everyone, today I wanted to talk to you about what to do in your 30s. Now I’m using this phase or I’m calling this phase the ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ phase. I think we come out of our 20’s really cash-heavy or not, we may have started investing or not, we may have […]
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Okay, off the plan apartments good bad or ugly? Let’s talk about it today and the factors to consider, before you pull the trigger on such a purchase. So, number one is finance. You’re committing to and signing off on a purchase for that apartment long before you’ve got finance approval. Because it’s not built […]
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Okay, do we need a Property Manger or can we manage that ourselves? Pretty firm on my opinion on this. I use a property manger 100% of the time and I’ll give you some reasons why. Number one, it’s their expertise. They’ve been doing it for years hopefully, so they know what they’re doing much […]
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Okay, so we get a lot of questions that come in saying “How can I help my kids financially?”. Well the easy option is to hand them $50,000, give them a house deposit, you’re on your way, wrong. I don’t think that’s the answer for long-term wealth, the answer is educate your kids, have a […]
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So, you’re about to buy your next property or indeed your first one. It’s an exciting time, what insurances do you need to have in place before the dust settles on that property. Right, how do they benefit you is the most important part of that. So you definitely need landlords insurance and you definitely […]
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New build versus existing, which one is right for you? Obviously it all depends on the strategy, it might be different every time we go and purchase as an investor. Let’s look at, first of all the new build, number one is lower stamp duty costs so you’re able to get into the purchase at […]
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So, the burning question on a lot of investors lips, is which market do I buy in, and at what time in that cycle, right. Now I wanted to show you today the Property Clock and how it works. Very easy to draw and understand, but very hard to predict. Okay, so twelve o’clock traditionally […]
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Tips for buying interstate. Very much a mindset thing, isn’t it, most common for us as investors or owner/occupiers is to buy locally and it’s safe and it’s comfortable and we know the area because we’ve grown up in it but buying elsewhere away from where we live is a bit of a daunting task […]
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Okay, so Cath’s got a great question for us today. What exactly is Stamp Duty, why do I have to pay it, how can I work it out? So she’s buying a $650,000 property, it really depends on what State that you’re purchasing that property in. Every State has their own rules and regulations and […]
Read MoreSo the burning question on a lot of investors lips is ‘Which market do I buy in?’ and at ‘What time in that cycle?’. Today I wanted to show you The Property Clock, and exactly how it works. Want to learn more? Enrol in the Solvere Online Academy Solvere Disclaimer: This video should be used […]
Read MoreGrowing family? Need a bigger space? Better kitchen or bathroom? Should I move or renovate – this is a very common question! John Pidgeon of Solvere & My Millennial Money chats about the main things to consider when you’re deciding between moving and renovating. Want to learn more? Enrol in the Solvere Online Academy Solvere […]
Read MoreJohn Pidgeon, co-host of My Millennial Money and My Millennial Property, Head Property Coach of Solvere and Director of Envisage Property talks about what to keep in mind when putting out offers on residential property covering everything from strategy and knowing your market to pre-approval and building/pest inspections. Want to learn more? Enrol in the […]
Read MoreDuring the week I had a skin cancer check and it reminded me of some very important things. I talk to people every day about Financial Wealth and what we can do to improve that situation but the old saying is we don’t want to be the richest person in the cemetery and that really […]
Read MoreHOW CAN YOU LEAP AHEAD OF THE FIELD AND INCREASE YOUR WEALTH EVERY YEAR? Too many investors I speak to rely on thinking their property will increase in value organically over time. Whilst this may have been correct in Sydney or Melbourne over the last few years, it doesn’t happen year in year out in […]
Read MoreWhich one should you choose? Do you want to offset money? How are the current rates trending? Do you need certainty in your life? How do they compare? Let me break it down for you… Want to learn more? Enrol in the Solvere Online Academy Solvere Disclaimer: This video should be used as a guide […]
Read MoreI get this a lot! Do we pay interest only or principal and interest? There is no right or wrong answer to this, it’s specific to you. Here are six key indicators. Want to learn more? Enrol in the Solvere Online Academy Solvere Disclaimer: This video should be used as a guide only. This does […]
Read MoreDid you know that most of Australia’s wealthy rent? Sounds crazy, but it’s all part of their master plan! They build their wealth somewhere else and go and rent where they want to live. Rentvesting is an excellent way to build your wealth through strategic property investing, while living the lifestyle you want. Want to […]
Read MoreCash vs Equity! Is it an investment or your own home? Is it tax deductible? Do you need the cash in two to three years? What can you save? Lots to consider! Want to learn more? Enrol in the Solvere Online Academy Solvere Disclaimer: This video should be used as a guide only. This does […]
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