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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...

Want to ensure financial sustainability even after your last official paycheck has landed? Whether retirement is a long way off or right around the corner, it's important to have a plan so that you can enjoy the retirement of your dreams. But where should you start? With so many options and information out there about retirement planning, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This article helps demystify the process and breaks down the top considerations you should make when plann...

Two key financial steps to get right early plus, a guide to how much you will actually need to save for an early retirement. Attention millennials: the information below is not just about being frugal. After all, life is meant for living, right? Instead, this blog is about having a plan to reduce your debt and build your wealth so that you can work towards retiring in your 30s. Put it this way, if you start taking some simple steps now to get your personal finances in order, th...