We recently chatted to a client who has been investing in residential property for over 25 years. We asked her “What do you know NOW that you wish you knew BEFORE you started investing?” In fact she listed over 20 tips! We thought we would share with you her top seven insights… 1. Know the […]
With a generation of baby boomers entering retirement there is no end of information on downsizing a home. On the other hand, for a generation of homeowners with entirely different needs what do YOU need to know when it comes to upsizing your home? Common reasons for upsizing Chances are you’ve been perfectly happy in […]
Many property owners sell their existing property to purchase a new property at some point in their lives. In a perfect world, the sale of one and purchase of the other will happen in a smooth, seamless sequence. In reality it doesn’t always happen like that! What are your options if you find the perfect […]
If you are one of the 3 in 5 Australian households who owns a pet you probably won’t be surprised to know Aussies spent $12.2 billion dollars on pet products in 2016. That’s a lot of money that could be used elsewhere. So how do we manage the cost of owning our furry friends? The […]
Try our six savings tips! Research shows about 57% of Australian adults are savers although only 16% of those manage to save quite easily. When many of us feel burdened by the mere cost of ‘living’ it is often difficult to establish a savings plan. However, creating a savings habit can play an important role […]
Property investment has long been one of the more successful strategies to achieve financial independence, and yet statistics show only about 20% of us do it. Why has property been a strong contributor to wealth creation? In general terms wealth is created through capital growth as your property value increases over time. Of course this […]
From pushing supermarket trollies to owning half-a-dozen properties – all without a dime of family support. Aman and Radhika Bhandari have proven that anyone can a buy property – or six – through determination, goal setting and some sacrifices. The couple’s path to achieving the great Australian dream started when Aman, then-17, arrived in Canberra […]
If you think you have to be wealthy to invest in property you might be mistaken! In fact the skills and experience you’ve gained managing a budget on a lower income could make you a better property investor than some big spending high income earners. We often meet people who are hooked on the good […]
How reducing your credit card limit could ramp up your borrowing power! Are you looking to enter the property market or upgrade your existing home but it seems just out of your reach? Many of our clients are keen to understand what influences their borrowing power and how they can improve their borrowing capacity to […]
Buying your first home is an exciting time. It can also seem complex and confusing. First home buyers (FHBs) often find themselves dealing with financial and legal processes outside their experience to date. Regardless of whether your first foray into property is a small bolthole that removes you from the rental treadmill, an investment property […]