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6 11, 2023

Mastering the Art of Investment Property Selection: New vs. Old – Your Ultimate Guide

By |2023-11-06T03:55:32+00:00November 6th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Finance, Financial freedom, Helping Others, Housing Market, Investment, Marketing, Mindset, Smart money, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mastering the Art of Investment Property Selection: New vs. Old – Your Ultimate Guide

The debate over whether to invest in new or old properties has been ongoing among experts, and the choice between the two often depends on individual preferences and financial goals. While there are solid arguments for both sides in the "new vs. old properties" debate, it's essential to examine the pros and cons of each to make an informed investment decision. In this article, we'll explore the advantages and disadvantages of [...]

10 10, 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Property: The Basics You Need to Know

By |2023-10-19T01:02:36+00:00October 10th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Community, Finance, Helping Others, Housing Market, Investment, Investment property, Marketing|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Property: The Basics You Need to Know

Investing in property is a common way to accelerate financial independence and to retire early. By producing multiple streams of passive income that will support your desired lifestyle you will also minimise tax and have the potential to pay off your home loan sooner. It can be confusing and difficult to build up your financial portfolio, particularly if you are new to investing. However, it is not as complicated as [...]

3 09, 2023

Are We Dropping Off the Mortgage Cliff?

By |2023-09-03T08:45:52+00:00September 3rd, 2023|Categories: Blog, Budget, Buildings, Community, Finance, Financial freedom, Goals, Helping Others, Housing Market, Investment, Investment property, Marketing, Mindset, Money, News|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Are We Dropping Off the Mortgage Cliff?

Ah, the memory of the mortgage cliff, etched in newspaper headlines and vividly broadcasted on our screens. Who could forget?It was that moment when the media painted a picture of impending doom - when mortgage holders transitioning from fixed rates in the 2's% to variable rates in the 5's% were said to hit the breaking point.Streets were meant to be lined with "For Sale" signs, bargain properties aplenty, and property prices [...]

24 08, 2023

The UKs Most Successful Property Investor Shares His Secrets

By |2023-08-24T05:42:22+00:00August 24th, 2023|Categories: Budget, Finance, Focus, Marketing|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on The UKs Most Successful Property Investor Shares His Secrets

Prior to having kids I was a keen traveller and one time when I was on a trip to Vietnam I ‘happened’ to sit next to a very interesting man, on a bus. His name was Kevin and was a very successful property investor. At the time he was the UKs largest independent property investor who in his 15 years of investing had acquired over 800 properties with $5m profit [...]

22 05, 2023

The Perfect Storm: Rising Rents, Property Prices, and Interest Rates!

By |2023-05-22T06:00:00+00:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Blog, Budget, Community, Finance, Financial freedom, Housing Market, Investment, Investment property, Marketing, Money|Comments Off on The Perfect Storm: Rising Rents, Property Prices, and Interest Rates!

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 [...]

12 10, 2022

Australia’s Next Property Boom is Approaching and Here’s Why

By |2022-10-12T00:31:25+00:00October 12th, 2022|Categories: Community, Finance, Housing Market, Investment, Investment property, Marketing, Money|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Australia’s Next Property Boom is Approaching and Here’s Why

I know you’re probably thinking, “Leonie, didn’t we just have a property boom?” and the answer is yes, we did, and I think the next one isn’t too far away, and I’ll explain why in this blog. If you read one of our most popular blogs on property cycles, you would know that history tends to repeat itself in real estate Right now, the Australian residential property market as a whole [...]

20 09, 2022

What Causes House Price Growth: Supply or Demand?

By |2022-12-29T05:25:36+00:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Budget, Finance, Helping Others, Housing Market, Investment, Investment property, Mindset, Money, Organise your spending, Rental property, Smart money|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on What Causes House Price Growth: Supply or Demand?

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 [...]

20 09, 2022

Is This the Best Area to Invest in Australia Right Now?

By |2022-09-20T05:06:37+00:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Community, Finance, Helping Others, Housing Market, Investment, Investment property, Marketing, Money, Money control|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Is This the Best Area to Invest in Australia Right Now?

In a recent blog about property cycles, I explained in depth how there is always an opportunity regardless of what the broader Australian property market may be doing. Right now, there is confusion due to incorrect media reporting about the Australian real estate market. If you ask the average Joe what’s happening in the market right now, you’ll likely receive the answer that property prices are crashing. Yes, there are [...]

17 08, 2022

Are You Getting a Raw Deal on your Interest Rates?

By |2022-08-17T05:28:52+00:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Finance, Goals, Investment, Investment property, Marketing, Money|Comments Off on Are You Getting a Raw Deal on your Interest Rates?

Are You Getting a Raw Deal on your Interest Rates?  It’s certainly no secret that the Reserve Bank of Australia is lifting interest rates.  In the past three consecutive months, interest rates have jumped and so have many people’s mortgage repayments. Most don’t understand that when the Reserve Bank lifts interest rates, the banks don’t necessarily have to pass it on AND some banks may increase it even more than the RBA did themselves.  Here’s [...]

1 08, 2022

How to Mitigate Your Exposure in a Property Crash

By |2022-08-02T07:00:11+00:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Finance, Helping Others, Investment, Investment property, Marketing, Money|Tags: |Comments Off on How to Mitigate Your Exposure in a Property Crash

Depending on who you ask, the world may be ending as we know it, at least in the property sphere! Property prices in a few cities are declining, and the price growth of 20% for the others has ended. But not all is lost! Last week I wrote in detail about property cycles and what to expect in the future for Australia’s property market, but a conversation with an existing client prompted this [...]

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