How To Help Your Kids Get Their First House
This might be controversial, but it’s an important issue and it needs to be addressed. We live in a world of the haves, and the have nots. And alarmingly, there’s a growing gap between those on the real estate ladder and those who aren’t. We need to decide which side we want our kids to […]
Are You A First Home Buyer? This Unorthodox Strategy Gets You Into The Market Sooner
Like most young couples, Tehanni and her partner dreamt of getting into the property market. They wanted the security you get from ownership. And of course, a house they owned which they were free to do whatever they wanted with. Something which was theirs. They also wanted to live close to the Melbourne CBD where […]
What You Need To Know To Make Money From Real Estate In 2025
Imagine knowing in advance, which horse will win the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Or who will win the AFL and NRL grand finals. Well, as you know I can’t tell you this. But I can give you something just as good, and maybe even better. I can give you insight as to what the property market […]
How Many Investment Properties Do You Need To Retire?
Forget about those ‘superstar’ young-gun investors you read about who had 20 houses before they were out of nappies. You don’t need that many houses to replace your income. Not even close. In fact, if you’re aiming to replace a $120,000 household income, you should be aiming at 5 properties. (Mind you, if your retirement […]
Rental Yields – And How They Make You Wealthy
Everyone understands capital growth. It’s simple enough. But rental yields? They’re a bit trickier to get your head around. And you need to know what they are and how they work because they’re an important piece of the puzzle. The good news is it’s easy to master rental yields.Rental yield is simply the annual rental […]
Can You Invest Using Your Superannuation? The Answer Might Surprise You
Can You Invest Using Your Superannuation? The Answer Might Surprise You Did you know that you can invest in real estate using your superannuation? And you don’t even have to be retired to do it. Not many people know about this. But surprisingly, it’s an option for a lot of people. It could be an […]
The Government WANTS You To Get Richer Through Real Estate?
You might think the government wants to stop us from making money from real estate. After all, housing affordability is such a hot topic. However, the truth is the governments wants house prices to go higher. Why The Government Needs Higher House Prices It seems hard to believe, but the government need house prices to […]
“Equity, Mate!”
Have you ever wondered how you get the deposit for your first investment property? Or your second and third for that matter. The answer is … equity mate! (Credit for that goes to the Commonwealth Bank ad campaign from a few years ago. Remember it?). You see, while most of us save up the cash […]
What Really Drives House Prices?
One common investing myths is that ‘one’ factor drives house prices. These ‘one’ factors are often quoted by arm-chair experts who claim they know where house prices are heading … and the reason why. Except the reality is far different. No single factor drives the market. There are actually a number of factors which combine […]
Should Victoria’s Investor Taxes Stop You From Investing Here?
There’s no doubt that Victoria’s new property taxes are scaring investors away. But are higher taxes, brought in to help repay the state’s Covid debts, enough reason to avoid the state? Or is it mainly hype and fear mongering? Let’s dive in and find out. There are two main taxes which are scaring investors off […]