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December 4, 2023
So many times, we have had clients contact us after the fact or said how much something has cost them to fix, but they haven’t taken the appropriate steps first to see what they are able to claim, so the result is they are out of pocket and the insurer […]
May 3, 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised everyone on May 2ndwith a 25bps increase in the official cash rate, which now stands at 3.85%. 21 of 30 economists surveyed by Bloomberg predicted that, similar to April’s decision, the RBA would hold off on raising interest rates. Last week’s headline CPI figures, coming in lower than expected, did nothing […]
February 7, 2023
We used to refer to pre-covid and post-covid – where the world opened and we all got back to normal… No-one could see property prices increasing to the highest levels in history and that created FOMO for many buyers. The Fear of Missing Out meant families borrowed to their maximum […]
November 2, 2022
We hear it all the time “our tenant is great, so we didn’t want to put the rent up”. But then, you ask, how I can pay my loan off faster and save more interest? Or how can I look at buying another property sooner? Investing in property should be […]
June 3, 2022
I remember in March 2020 when we thought the world was ending, and the term “pre covid” became part of the common language. I couldn’t wait to start using the term “post covid” and thankfully, I really think now we can… Property prices across the country have gone through the […]
July 28, 2021
When we started buying in the Hervey Bay (which is part of the Fraser Coast LGA), at the end of 2016 our research indicating buying established 3 or 4 bedroom houses at or below the median house price, with a minimum block size of 500sqm, up to a maximum price […]
July 13, 2021
Property Markets are booming in other places outside Sydney too you know…. It’s been a while since we have written a lengthy blog post. 2020 saw us spend a lot of time ensuring our clients felt comfortable in their own financial situation and made good decisions for their future. Who […]
August 5, 2020
There is plenty of news saying things like “property prices have dropped 10%” and “watch out for the market crash”, but do we really think the entire market is going to crash? Answer…No. Why? Well, to start with, every market is unique. Believe it or not, there are actually markets […]
June 3, 2020
I am sure you have heard enough from everyone’s angle about how Covid 19 has ruined or changed our lifestyles… I can tell you I am well and truly over it myself… But I wanted to take the positive angle, and let everyone know what’s going on from a property […]
February 3, 2020
There’s been rumblings that wHeregroup might be back buying back in Australia. Well I can finally confirm it’s true, and it’s time to get onboard again. Ready to go now? Easy, click here to get started It’s been close to 2.5 years since I stopped buying in Australia (October 2017), […]
September 20, 2016
Hi Mum & Dad, I have been reading for some time now about how good the property market has been going in places around the country in the last few years. And I know that at the same time, your home has increased significantly in value. The great thing is […]
September 6, 2016
Now, more than ever, it is important to make sure you have the best interest rate on your loan. The simple reason is that after the last rate cut, all the lenders reduced their rates by varying amounts. It’s a minefield out there, as rates are reflective of whether you […]
June 21, 2016
The new legislation being introduced into Superannuation is nothing short of ridiculous. Not only will this new legislation affect the small percentage who earn higher incomes but it can also affect property investors with a portfolio. Make sure you read this Blog! If you think the new superannuation laws wont […]
September 1, 2015
Well, the answer for the majority of those who want their children to live in Sydney or Melbourne, is that they won’t… Unless you help now! A few years back, a parental gift of $50k – $100k would suffice, but with Sydney Median house prices now over $1 mill, the […]
August 18, 2015
Recently APRA made some major changes that affect the Banks and Credit Unions. These changes have forced the banks to make some pretty drastic policy changes immediately. Anybody with an investment loan would have seen their interest rate increase recently, unless of course they had it locked into a fixed […]
November 18, 2013
Just received this awesome testimonial from a client who just settled on a property in WA… Thanks for the kind words Bron – was great to work with you as well… Dear Todd, Rebecca Hona and Rebecca Sassine, Thank you so much for such a smooth, stress-free buying experience. I […]
November 13, 2013
It’s being bantered all over the press everywhere, the property market has out priced First Home Buyers and they have magically disappeared from the market place… They are gone and don’t look to return anytime soon… Are they? Are they really?
September 4, 2013
I’m back… back researching that is… And Wow hasn’t technology made this easier for me each and every time I get my head into the numbers. But I still keep it real and use some good old fashion magazines for data and drawings on paper…
July 17, 2013
This week we thought you’d give you a glimpse into Todd’s latest media appearance in the Smart Property Investment magazine. Client
: Cameron Farson Age: 38 Job: Ground operations for Qantas Current income: High-income earner Dependents: Nil Assets: Owns his home Having bought […]
February 26, 2013
Every so often we are inspired by what somebody else has done… and this week I was inspired, by some new clients whom have just come on board. Mark, Danielle and David are three friends who work up in the mines in Northern WA. They are Fly in Fly […]