Is APRA finally listening?
We had some long-awaited news recently which everyone in the housing and finance sectors rightly celebrated.
Now, I’m not talking about the Federal Election result – although that was good for the property mark…
An interest rate cut will do little to help – so what would help?
We keep hearing about a supposed interest rate cut that is “coming” as is it is going to miraculously fix all our spending problems and put much more money in everyone’s back pockets.
Oh dear, if you really thi…
The lowdown on quantity surveyors
The property sphere is filled with specialists who can help maximise the financial outcomes from your real estate portfolio.
From solicitors to building inspectors and accountants to mortgage brokers, there are…
The problem with property-cycle panic
Cast your mind back just seven short years ago to 2012.
It was the year the world was meant to end, according to some readings of the Mayan calendar. It was when a South Korean pop star had us doing the Gangnam…
What is a tax depreciation schedule and how can it change your tax return?
I recently met with Marty Sadlier and Mike Mortlock of MCG Quantity Surveyors www.mcgqs.com.au and asked them the above important question to which they answered here:
Albert Einstein said if you can’t explain …
Here’s the top 7 reasons why property investors fail
There seems to be a disconnect between what is myth and reality when it comes to the number of investment properties that people own.
We sometimes hear about “greedy” investors who own dozens of properties when…
What every property investor needs to know about a depreciation schedule
I recently met with Marty Sadlier and Mike Mortlock of MCG Quantity Surveyors www.mcgqs.com.au and asked them the above important question to which they answered here:-
A lot has been written about various nuan…
Should first homeowners buy in Hampton?
Imagine this for your first property purchase.
Just over 13 kilometres from the city, ready access to transport and ultra-cool facilities and all located right on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay.
Hampton may n…