Over the last 18 months, property prices have been at a crazy, runaway price. So many of you have had the desire to buy a property, finally find one that ticks all your boxes, to only then lose it to someone else, willing to pay […]
Rentvesting: it’s a buzzword that’s been coined in recent years off the back of crazy property prices which continue to skyrocket – way outpacing salaries. It’s the strategy many cash-strapped Aussies use to get a foothold in the property market without compromising on lifestyle. It […]
We all know Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. On Australian home turf, the Federal government has been super pro-active in delivering a wide range of grants to help people & businesses stay afloat, financially. I recognise the tough job they have which I […]
This week I thought I’d move away from the dreary doldrums of coronavirus topics. So, in writing this week’s blog, I thought I’d start off by saying, I’ve been around. Having personally renovated 127 properties over the last 30 years, you can assume I know […]
It’s official, the Covid-19 situation is scary. Who would have ever thought, a few months ago, that we’d been dealing with such a major global issue? I’m not going to regurgitate all the things that have and are happening …To be honest, I’m sick of […]
So, you think you’ve finally found the one? Months of searching online, the rollercoaster of anticipation, knock-backs and near wins – they’ve finally resulted in success. You’ve found a property that seems to tick all the right boxes. Yay! Before you get too excited and […]
In a competitive market, it’s more important than ever to make sure everything is perfect for your open for inspection. Potential buyers will be scrutinising every detail, pouncing on any shortcomings, and judging you heavily on first impressions. Your renovations have undoubtedly added great value […]
In the lead-up to the May 18 federal election, proposed changes to negative gearing have been a key issue of discussion. negative gearing in a nutshell Negative gearing is when the interest on a loan is higher than the net rental income, meaning the investor is […]
It’s no surprise that times are tough if you’re banking on a property loan. Lending criteria with banks have tightened up and record numbers of applicants are being turned down for a loan they probably would have easily secured five years ago, when the market […]
