It’s everyone’s dream to retire early with oodles of cash in their bank accounts. Unfortunately, the reality is very different for the vast majority of Australians, who generally have to rely on the pension in their twilight years. That sad statistic is even more concerning because it means that many hardworking Aussies will struggle…
DetailsWe all know that the lending environment continues to be constrained but savvy property investors are still securing finance regardless of any additional hoops they may have to jump through. The thing is, not only are they working with brokers to ensure their application has the best chance of success, they also have the discipline…
DetailsOne key attraction property has is its capacity for growth, but getting the most you can from an investment often means investing outside of your backyard. Finding the right property – let alone finding the right place – is a challenge beyond the reach of many people, with this added layer of difficulty a further…
DetailsWe hear a lot about buying under market value amongst property pundits, don’t we? We learn that it’s the holy grail of property investment success, which must be achieved – somehow. The problem, of course, is that it’s a strategy that is literally easier said than done. Some novices think buying under market value simply…
Details“Diversity comes in many forms and all are worth considering” I remember a story several years back about an investor from Sydney who was lured to a booming mining town by stories of soaring house prices and almost unbelievable rents. Convinced he was on the verge of making a fortune, he liquidated his mid-sized, reliable…
Details“All of the fundamentals are in place for Brisbane’s property market to experience a bumper run” The old saying goes that good things come in small packages. When it comes to property investment potential, I think some very promising things are on the horizon for Brisbane’s smaller house prices. The Queensland capital boasts some of…
DetailsAus Royal Commission To Shrink Blue Chip Property Sales The Royal Commission into Financial Services [RC] is a game changer for Australian real estate. Blue chip properties, affordable properties, and all inbetween stand to be impacted. For anyone looking to understand Aussie real estate as it exists today, it’s vital to understand this. Right now…
DetailsDaniel Walsh says he’s been researching all things property investment since he was just 16. A decade later, this investor now owns seven properties and a sub-divided lot – with even bigger and better plans ahead of him. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Daniel joins host Phil Tarrant and guest co-host Aleks…
DetailsIn the past 4 to 5 years it has been pretty clear in where you should have been buying real estate to maximise your capital growth. Now as we enter 2017 everyone is asking themselves if this growth will continue and should I be buying property today. As you can see in the chart below…
DetailsGrowing up as a Gen Y, I have always been taught by my parents to buy a house in the suburbs, start a family and pay off the family home over 30 years in order to retire. But is this the right way going forward? Or is our generation the start of a brand new…
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