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Welcome to the next edition of the Directors' Report The guys are back in front of the camera, giving you an update on the first quarter of the financial year. With the Royal Commission still in the headlines, Chris and Mark provide a balanced view on the findings so far and what to expect from here. All properties and personal circumstances are different and if you need to know what your options are please give us a call on 1300 780 440. Watch Now   ...

Spring is here and if you're in the market to buy a property during the busiest time of year, you'll be hitting the open inspection circuit in a big way! Vendors and real estate agents will be using their best tactics to make you fall in love with their properties and entice you to pay top price. Here are some tips to help you see past the cosmetics and help you determine the right price to pay for the home of your dreams.   Do some research beforehand Vendors and ...

Find out how many properties you need to retire. If you're like most people planning for retirement, you are probably wondering if property investment is enough to live on. You might be thinking about owning your own home i.e. not having to pay a mortgage and funding your retirement with rent money coming in from your investment properties. This article cuts straight to the chase in answering the most burning question: How many properties do I need to retire? READ MORE HERE...

Don't invest in property before asking yourself these 3 important questions. Have you heard it can be surprisingly low-cost to purchase an investment property ? Well, that's often the case, so why do the majority of Australian property investors stop at just property ? Before you jump in, ask yourself these three questions.
What return do I expect from the property ?
Mistake number one that many people make, is investing in property because they believe it is t...

Saving for the holiday season Firstly, a holiday budget should include ALL your expenses. Often the biggest holiday spending culprits aren't just the gifts you put under the tree, there are also the annual get-togethers with friends, tickets for raffles around the office to support local charities, teacher gifts, the office Secret Santa - the list goes on. Here are five ways to have a great holiday season on a budget:
Make a list
Make a list of who you have to shop for...