Key takeaways Property prices are unlikely to get cheaper, so consider taking the plunge into the market sooner rather than later. Opting for an investment property as your first home can offer financial benefits, such as tax deductions, and allow you to live where you want while still entering the property market. The home buying…
You might be surprised to learn that wrangling a couple of little monsters and working in real estate have an awful lot in common. With their unique set of experience and skills, it’s no wonder real estate agents make fantastic parents! And it’s not just because they’ll be able to help their kids get into…
Key takeaways As a seasoned property investor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the intricate dance of the property markets and learned that most investors fail to achieve the financial freedom they are looking for because they don’t know what game they’re playing. The property market is an intricate dance of various investment styles, and there are many…
Only a few months ago, there was talk about the hope of interest rates starting to fall by the middle of this year. Australia’s biggest bank in CBA suggested there could be six cuts in interest rates over the next two years. And then things changed, inflation remained more stubborn and the economy grew strongly…
Key takeaways The influx of people arriving in Australia, either as permanent residents or temporary visitors here for work or study, has kept inflation high and made it harder for the Reserve Bank to reduce inflation by cutting overall consumer demand. Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton are posturing over immigration…
Key takeaways In a world where 75% of will contests are successful, it’s clear that the final wishes enshrined in one’s will are not as final as they may seem. Academic research suggests the trend of contested wills isn’t slowing down, and with the rise of blended families, the battleground over who gets what intensifies….
Key takeaways Victoria’s high property taxes, soaring state debt, and mandated improvements have increased compliance costs, increased maintenance costs, and reduced the amount of control investors have over their valuable assets. However, the long-term fundamentals of supply and demand will eventually overrule short-term sentiment. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne has room to expand, and consequently doesn’t have…
I’ve met so many investors who are fixated on rental yields – but for me, capital growth is always the number one thing to look out for when buying an investment property. Building wealth through real estate is best achieved by buying quality investment-grade properties and holding them for the long term, allowing the market to…
In the digital era, the job market is increasingly becoming a minefield – demanding and difficult to navigate. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of job vacancies fell by 6.1% between November 2023 and February 2024. Every click on a job ad can either open doors to amazing opportunities, or plunge job…
Key takeaways In 2017, Griffith University estimated that Australians would pass on $3.5 trillion in wealth over the next two decades. It’s highly probable that many of you reading this blog will receive an inheritance. Relying on an inheritance can carry risks, particularly if the benefactor is young and in good health. You should adopt…
