July 12, 2017
The highlights from the federal budget for the property investors: Negative gearing tax break will remain untouched, Travel property expenses can no longer be incurred (this applies to all travel expenses), If plant and equipment was purchased by a previous owner, you as the current owner, cannot depreciate this expense, First homebuyers can use voluntarily superannuation contributions to build a home deposit fund, Capital gains tax reduction in affordable housing. Note specifics around time-frames.
July 3, 2017
The impact of Badgery's Creek Airport and Western Sydney Property will be significant. The Badgery's Creek Airport is 15 years away from completion. That's in my books, a total of two property cycles. We are already seeing an impact on property prices around the Badgery's Creek area. We will continue to see this, but how fast, will be determined by, the release of land and housing, population growth, business growth, government and infrastructure support.
March 5, 2017
Property Investment can and is very basic. The more basic the better in most cases. If you are not involved in property investing on a daily basis, then naturally it won't feel so basic to you when you first start out. But let me assure you, it can be made basic. If you get good advice and don't overcomplicate things. In this video I discuss: What is a basic investment strategy, What input will this need from you, what you need to consider.
February 26, 2017
Two people can attend the same seminar and have a completely different experience. One can take a passive approach, and let information come to them. The other can take an interactive approach, and engage with the speakers, the seminar organisers, other people in the room. Meeting like-minded people is one the key benefits of attending a seminar, where you are interested in the topic being spoken about. If it's a property seminar, you can learn so much in a couple of hours, by not just listening to the speakers, but walking the room and asking people questions. This is how I came to start my business.
February 26, 2017
A trusted and knowledgeable finance broker, is one of the most important partners you can have when you join the world of property investing. A finance broker can provide you leverage and strategies on best management of your total portfolio. Here I am interviewing Mykolas Kaliacius, Finance Broker from CFC Finance.
February 19, 2017
Before jumping in to answer where you would go property or other investments, there are three key areas that you should be considering, which I discuss in this video: Leverage, what you are passionate about and liquidity. Based on your current situation and aspirations, looking at the benefits and risks for you, in respect to each area and then the total outlook.
February 19, 2017
Continuous learning. Even for the people that have been in the game for a long time and have had a lot of success. You are never too young or too old to keep learning. This Property Investing Seminar provided some great insights into what's happening in the market, what is trending, what's new, and lots of questions. Watch the video for my wrap-up.
November 4, 2016
There are a lot of things to consider if you are parent when it comes to supporting or giving your children a kick-start to their financial future. It's a personal decision. Property prices are increasing, and therefore it is becoming more difficult to enter the property market, and will be a lot more difficult in 10 years time. This may be the time when your children might be able to afford a property, however, the property prices has increased again, and they are pushed out of the market. Here are tips of financing your children's future.
November 2, 2016
Property Inspections, if performed and attended to correctly, can add value to your property. Depending on what your strategy is with the property, e.g. hold, sell in 6 months, and the outcomes of the property inspection - determine how you manage each property inspection. Fundamentally, from an investors perspective, it's about maximising the value with the least spend, whilst being mindful of the optimal management of tenants.
November 1, 2016
Debt makes a lot of people nervous. Some people don't believe they will be able to rest until they have paid all their debt off. It's something that can play on your mind. How do you alleviate this, at the very least, reduce it, so you don't reduce your 'wealth creation' potential, and can sleep at night? My answer is buffers. Put buffers in place, but be careful on how restrictive you make them.