Heya property lovers, It’s Leonie here, and well, I officially feel OLD! Writing this blog today has seen me reminiscing about property cycles and how this market feels all too familiar. Not to give away my age, but I have been an investor in Australian real estate for more than three cycles. I have witnessed many ebbs and flows in the real estate market, and I have learned that rising [...]
There has been a lot of hype and talk over the movie recently titled “The Big Short” which is based around a few guys “shorting” mortgage-backed securities based in the USA. The movie has caused quite a stir with a lot of viewers wondering whether the same thing could happen here in Australia. So I thought I would cover off why this will NOT happen here in Australia and here [...]
One of my favourite book recommendations is the The Richest Man in Babylon, a classic, timeless book. Written in 1926, it has been reprinted many times since then. It is still as relevant today as it was when it was first published, believe it or not. George S. Clason, the author of this book, is a man who was born into poverty but rose to become one of the richest men in [...]
Well, I certainly didn’t mince my words in the title, but for good reason. It’s the $9.5 billion question on property owners’ lips around Australia… What will happen to property prices in 2023 and beyond? If you’re not in the market after 2023, you may never be. It’s no secret that Australia’s in the midst of a raging debate on housing affordability and how the average family can afford to [...]
In the past decade, property investment has become an increasingly popular choice to build a secure future. As a result, it’s not uncommon for people to retire with properties as part of their personal portfolio. Whether you are planning to retire soon or are already retired, this blog I will help you prepare for a comfortable retirement in property by showing you how we can help make it happen: Retirement may mean different [...]
1 Million Reasons to Invest in Property Right Now! Did you read our last blog about the impending property boom? If so, you would have read that we expected the federal government to take extraordinary action to counteract the current rental housing crisis being experienced in Australia. No more than two weeks after that blog, the federal government revealed that they plan to unveil a plan to assist private investors in building 1 [...]
What Causes House Price Growth: Supply or Demand? The housing market can be one of the most complex and volatile markets in the world. You can have all the money in the world, but if you're trying to buy a house, it's not just about how much money you have. Supply and demand are the key determinants of house prices. But What Causes Supply and Demand? In this blog, we'll explore [...]
No matter where you are on your financial journey you need to know it is possible to turn your financial life around. Making small changes in your life can fatten your savings and help you budget better. Follow these tips to save more money. Change One Habit and Save Using a Budget is Beneficial Use a Savings Goal Calculator Reduce Your Bank Fees Be Conscious About Money Change One Habit [...]
Life is full of financial decisions, some complex, some simple, but all with the potential to make a real impact on your life. Today we’d like to focus on some financial choices you’re likely to regret in 10 years, if you don’t do something about them now. We’d like to save you from the pain and the heartache that occurs when people make these decisions. Put these on your not-to-do [...]
https://youtu.be/L2cxdzn7ZeM A budget is a very effective tool to use on your financial journey, however, most people don't people like doing it. Now, why is that? Quite often we think a budget actually restrict us from spending, but it is in fact the opposite. When you're very clear about your money, and how much you've got to spend, you know, how much you've got to spend, and some people like [...]
