Retirement… is this something you’re planning for now or something that will just happen when you get there? It seems that you’re in one of two camps - the active wealth creators or the passive savers. The active wealth creators have strategies in place to “grow” their money. They’re investing in shares or property - or both. They have a number that they’re aiming [...]
It’s not always as cut and dried as that, but if you turn up to an auction or a real estate agent’s office ready to bid or negotiate, with your finance pre-approved, then you’re in a much better position than someone without pre-approved finance. There are a few “must do” things before you start negotiations or set your auction budget. The first is to [...]
Brisbane's unit market has been a hot topic for the last five years or so. It's been oversupplied, unit values have dropped, demand has fallen as supply has increased dramatically. The market has under-performed and disappointed many unit owners and investors. It's important to note that we're only talking about units here. The housing market, on the whole, has been performing well and houses [...]
When you're investing in property, you need to know whether you should be aiming for positive or negative cashflow. This should all be part of your investing strategy and will have implications on your tax. Positive cashflow This occurs when the property earns more from rental income than it costs you to hold it. This is a great strategy for new investors or for [...]
Investing in property is a whole different ballgame to buying a home, and there are a whole lot of strategies that you need to consider before you decide on which is best for you. And this is before you even start to look for the property! My advice: Do some research, talk to a professional about your circumstances and goals for investing BEFORE you [...]
Property investing is a different game than buying a home. It requires a different mindset and different criteria. The rewards can pay off big time, but there are some mistakes that investors make that you need to avoid. Buying with the home owners mindset. You're not going to live in this home. You're buying it for someone else to live in, so switch your [...]
If you’re planning on investing in property, chances are high that you’ll be renting to someone from Gen Y or Gen Z. We’re always hearing about their need for connection and their desire for instant gratification, so why not give them what they want! According to the experts, these are the two “must-haves” when it comes to renting to Millennials: Convenience WOW factors in [...]
Property investment researchers around the country are singing the praises of Brisbane and South East Queensland right now. We're ticking all their boxes for population growth and infrastructure investment. These two factors are the best indicators of both capital growth and rental demand - the two magic words for property investors. These are some of the reasons that we're on the radar: Queensland is [...]
