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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 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 […]
May 20, 2014
I know…… I Knoooooowwww… the only thing that gets me through the fact that we are $600 Billion in debt is by drinking bourbon, and now that looks to be a pleasure of the past. In fact, alcohol, gambling and cigarettes are three industries that thrive in tough times… it […]
January 19, 2014
Wow what a December it was, finishing off the end of a great investing year. I always say investing before Xmas is a great time to get in, as vendors mentally want to offload their properties so that they know the deal is done before the holidays and they can […]
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?
November 11, 2013
Yes it comes in many different forms… so to keep this Blog above the waist… I am referring to protection in property.
October 29, 2013
Howdy Yawl, Many of you know I have been back and forth to the USA 4 times this year… this is why my usual weekly Blog has not been. Its certainly not for holidaying, although I do try to catch a sporting event or two on the weekend while I […]
October 2, 2013
It’s the little wins that make life so much more enjoyable. We received some great news from our Mandurah property manager today that put a huge smile on my face. Property investing is not 100% risk free and every now and again you get a bad tenant. All the checks […]