A rudimentary understanding of the property cycle can give you the confidence to snap up some great deals to cleverly boost your property portfolio when others shy away. I’ve been at many a dinner party discussing whether we’re at the top, the bottom or somewhere in between of the property cycle. General consensus seems to… Read more »
Adding a commercial property to your portfolio is without a doubt the best way to diversify, lockdown solid capital growth and improve your cash flow in 2021. However, many people are not experienced in commercial investing, or don’t yet appreciate the sheer benefits of adding it to their portfolio. In best selling author and property… Read more »
Everyone loves a bargain, so surely finding one in a property hotspot is even better? Not so, says investment expert Chris Gray. A cheap property in a booming area can seem like a great buy. It provides an affordable starting point into the property market and a way to gain immediate equity. However, these bargains… Read more »
Liz can’t remember how she landed on the GetCreditScore website back in late 2019. It may have been through a social media ad. Or it could have been through a link in an email. It doesn’t really matter how she got there, though – she’s just glad she did. “I had no debt apart from… Read more »
If you want to make sure you never overpay for a property it pays to keep your emotions in check. I pride myself for never becoming emotionally entangled in a property purchase, but that’s easy for me because I am an accountant by trade. I’m pretty sure most accountants are born without emotion anyway! But… Read more »
There are definitely some key property investment warning signs to keep an eye on. That said, I am a firm believer that when it comes to property investment there isn’t one single ‘right strategy’ that suits everyone. Choosing a successful strategy should come down to your attitude to risk, time availability, skill, and financial circumstances… Read more »
You’ve been saving hard for a deposit for your first home and reckon you’re just about ready to buy. But are you? It pays to remember the loads of extra costs of buying a home. In this week’s show, Sally Tindall from RateCity talked us through the many additional costs to look out for. Spoiler… Read more »
The continuing low interest rates has reignited the debate. Should you pay off your mortgage or invest? Mortgage interest rates are now around 3% and likely to go down further, so if you’re living the Australian dream and own your own property, your mortgage repayments could be less of a financial burden now than they once… Read more »
Investing in property is a huge financial commitment. For most of us, getting started with one property can seem insurmountable. How do we even start to build a property portfolio? As David Koch pointed out on this week’s show, the tip is to think outside the square. Your Financial Future segment guest, property expert Chris… Read more »
BMT Tax Depreciation, Australia’s leading provider of depreciation schedules, says investment property owners are making three costly mistakes on their tax returns when it comes to depreciation. Check whether you’re making these common tax mistakes by investment property owners. Property investors can claim sizable tax deductions for the natural wear and tear that occurs to… Read more »
