Over the years I have learned how important daily habits are for long-term success and wealth creation. Daily HabitsThese habits and routines are like a ballast. They hold you steady when stress threatens to de-rail you, and they give you the psychological tools you need to perform at your peak. I’ve had a good think […]
Read MoreAt a time when more and more people are saying property is expensive in Australia, rental affordability is better than ever. According to research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia, rental affordability improved during the June 2019 quarter to the lowest proportion of income required to meet rent payments since June 2008. Property RentREIA […]
Read MoreSo little success comes down to raw talent. If I was to develop a success formula, I would say it’s hard work plus persistence plus positive habits – done over and over again. Sticking to a routine is vital for success. They’re the habits that push us to the top because they make us more focused, efficient […]
Read MoreFor the first time in a long time, the conditions are right for hopeful first home buyers to strike and get their foot on the ladder. Over the past 18 months, house prices have slid in many major capital cities, making property more affordable than it has been in four or more years. This is […]
Read MoreDespite all the negative news in the press, there are many reasons not to worry about the future of Sydney’s real estate markets. So today I’d like to share 5 things that you really should know about Sydney property. Here are 5 of the key points that i feel will continue to create optimism in […]
Read MoreAPRA’s decision to remove the 7 per cent floor on home loan serviceability assessments will help take the brakes off Australia’s home loan credit crunch. Previously, APRA made banks check whether home loan applicants could pay their mortgage at a rate of at least 7 per cent. Most banks applied a minimum rate of 7.25 […]
Read MoreThat’s a question people are asking now that our real estate markets seem to be bottoming out. It wasn’t that long ago that the media was predicting housing market Armageddon, but the property pessimists have been proven wrong and as green shoots are appearing it looks like we’re reaching the bottom of the property cycle. […]
Read MoreHow you manage your money can have two consequences: it’ll either make you more money, or it won’t. Strategic property investors know how to use their money to make more money and buy more properties sooner. So, let’s look at five ways to maximise your financial potential: 1. Avoid cross collateralising Cross-collateralisation occurs when more […]
Read MoreLongevity in the market is key. But so is duplication. If you buy three investment-grade properties worth $500,000 each and hold them for 10 years each, at the end of that period, they could be valued at double their original purchase price if the average annual growth rate was seven per cent. Your $1.5 million […]
Read MoreDespite all the negative news in the press, there are many reasons not to worry about the future of Sydney’s real estate markets. Recently Dr. Andrew Wilson, Australia’s leading independent property economist, took the time to speak to many of our clients at our Sydney Seminar. In case you missed it, here are 5 of […]
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