August 22, 2018
It seems an unlikely trend, but it’s one on the rise. The number of families inhabiting one dwelling remains relatively low in the grand scheme, but it’s jumped from 1% to nearly 2% in a very short period of time according to the latest census data. Younger generations are getting onto the property ladder later in life than their forebears, and baby boomers are more receptive to having their children live home for longer, or even return to live at home later in life.
August 6, 2018
Tourism is on an upswing, with foreign visitor numbers climbing steadily every year, with a particularly large surge in visitors coming over from China. When it comes to investing though, it always pays to get creative. Targeting deep-pocketed internationals in the old titans of Sydney, Cairns and the like may seem like the best bet, but of late interest has been growing amongst domestic tourists for more specific holiday destinations.
July 24, 2018
There’s a stigma about renting, but slowly yet surely we are (thankfully) shedding ourselves of this misguided view. Renting conjures an image of stagnation, of treading water, but it can provide a solid living option in a desirable area that in turn partners well with another investment (or several). Especially for those who are just getting started on their first investments. This act, of renting one’s own primary property whilst buying and investing in property elsewhere, is what has come to be known by the snappy moniker of ‘rentvesting’.
July 4, 2018
Isolation doesn’t always mean being alone. Here in Australia the Island life is closer at hand than you might expect, and it has the potential to tell us some interesting things about the way we live.
June 19, 2018
To maximise your potential profits on a property it pays to plan ahead and combine a good estate agent with some self-acquired knowledge of the market. You’re going to want your main focal points to be where it currently stands and where it’s heading.
June 5, 2018
Self Managed Super Funds are perceived as a relatively straightforward means to make the golden years of retirement shine that little bit brighter. The set-up and upkeep however, can be an administrative nightmare plagued by fluctuating legal technicalities. So how do you ascertain the true benefits of SMSFs?
June 5, 2018
It’s been a big year for me in all sorts of respects. I owe a lot of that to pushing myself further and harder. So I’m going to share with you what I’ve been up to, and the great many firsts of the last twelve months, as a means of inspiring and encouraging you to have more firsts in your life.
May 21, 2018
If it's not you, there is someone you know that is completely attached to their home. But as time goes on the definition of home is changing. The world isn't as big as we once believed. We can change homes, we can change countries, in a matter of no time. We are regarding experiences more important than things, and this has impacted our view of how we regard our home. From the binding of a family unit and the bedrock of memories and emotions to the modern idea that home changes.
May 21, 2018
Commercial Property Investment is an excellent to diversify your portfolio. There are the key areas that you need to consider before venturing into this type of investment. Commercial investment is often better suited to more experienced investors with a refined skill set, prior residential experience is advisable.
May 10, 2018
Apartment living isn’t monolithic. When it comes to size, there’s plenty of sizes and considerations to make. It may be an emotional decision but that doesn’t make it trivial or unimportant. Big or small, Size matters, when it comes to what is best for the short and long term. With cities sprawling and high rises climbing, more and more people are choosing to live in apartments over houses. That isn’t to say you can’t have a bit of both worlds.