Tag Archives: Investment

Where do we learn about money?

And how our beliefs impact our actions Did you know 44 per cent of lotto winners lose their entire fortunes? That’s because it’s not about how much money you have; it’s about what you do with it. Money is a core survival issue. It’s central to our lives, regardless of how much you earn, where […]

Re-financing Hits Record Levels

Re-financing Hits Record Levels and Home Values Surge Past $9 Trillion   A recent surge in switching among property investors has helped lift the amount of mortgage refinancing being undertaken to record levels. Lending indicators released by the ABS show mortgage holders refinanced $17.8 billion worth of home loans to another lender in August – the highest […]

Shifting your money mindset

Adapting your attitude for financial success Growth Predicted Next 12 Months There’s a common saying that states your life is only as good as your mindset. And as simple as it is, it’s true. Mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences your thoughts, […]

RBA No Change till 2020

According to AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver, The Reserve Bank won’t lift the official interest rate until 2020. So that’s great news for homeowners and investors. And he’s not the only one to share this prediction, with the cash rate at its current record low of 1.5%, most industry experts agree that there will […]

Property Market Growth predictions for the next 12 months

House values are tipped to continue rising, with experts backing the market to continue its solid run for the next 12 months.

Australia’s property market boom & property market trends

Continued low supply and high demand is driving up more than sale prices, with new figures revealing rents are also increasing rapidly. SQM Research figures show decade-low vacancy rates and growing demand has lifted weekly asking rents by 13.7% nationally in the past 12 months.

Property Investment: The #1 Thing You Want To Get Right

Selecting the right property for YOU is the most important thing when it comes to property investment. You want to get this right. This is also one of the trickiest things to get right when investing in real estate. Many people think there’s a right answer to basic property questions like: Where’s the best place […]

Ballarat Ready To Ride The Property Boom in 2021

Ballarat Is Enjoying The Spoils Of Regional Relocation The shift towards regional suburbs has been the common theme in Australia since last year. The pandemic and its lockdowns only strengthened the resolve of former big city dwellers to make this move. Current data shared by CoreLogic shows the extent to which regional Australia has been outperforming […]

Why Equity Really is King

Equity is King So you bought your first home, got a home loan, you’re paying your mortgage in monthly instalments, and everything is ticking along smoothly. You will own your home outright – in a few decades. But you don’t have to wait that long to buy your second property and start building a property […]

Six hidden costs of buying a property – and the concessions you could claim

Understand the hidden costs of buying a property So, you’ve been saving up for a deposit, you’ve provisionally secured a home loan, you’ve found a high growth suburb, and you’re ready to buy. Congratulations! Getting onto the property ladder is hard financially. But you’ve made the sacrifices and you’re ready to secure your financial future. […]