How many people do you know who never make goals or have a plan for their life? They are content to just “allow” life to happen and make the occasional decision but only when absolutely necessary. On the other hand there are others who set goals and live their lives like it’s their last day on the earth.…

“There’s lots of people that can’t invest and they’re not quite sure about what to do. These events give you the information and knowledge you need to know. They also give you the support people that would be really helpful for you to get where you want to be.” “It’s not like a general information.…

The simple answer is as many as you can afford. However, calculating that amount, or total can vary significantly depending on your circumstances. Some people have over 50 houses in their name, and some have 100’s of houses in various structures such as trusts and companies. The trick is to change your perspective. And then…

It’s about time that consumers were better protected and here is one example of measures being taken to protect investors purchasing “off the plan” properties. This is an article from ‘Your Investment Property’ magazine (2.11.15) Buyers of off the plan developments in New South Wales will soon have increased protections, with the state government to…

If you want to live comfortably in retirement we’ve been told that we will need around a million dollars, not including our family home. That’s a huge amount of money for most people to acquire and it challenges us to consider just how we can achieve that million dollar goal. One way is to invest…

There are many people who rate ‘fear’ as the reason why they don’t invest in property. Here are the most common responses when asked just what they are most fearful of: 1. Tenant wrecking the property 2. No tenant for a period of time 3. Interest rates rising 4. Losing my job 5. Life circumstance…

Earlier today, the hot topic, yet again, was that the gender pay gap has widened and that women will retire with $70,000 less than their male counterparts. There has been much debate and seemingly very little action when it comes to this issue. It is a complex one, in that, most women don’t think that…

For far too long and for too many generations, money has been considered a dirty word. How do I know that? Well, money is just not talked about, not even in most families. Many people that I meet could have been investing for at least a decade but hadn’t done so because they didn’t believe…

If you are a first time buyer trying to buy a property in the Sydney market right now, you may be feeling some pain. Let’s face it, the Sydney market has made impressive gains in the past 18 months or so and this is due to a few factors: Historically low interest rates over a…

The Australian Property Investment Solutions Smart Investor Event was a jam-packed day full of property education and the expectation that everyone attending would walk away with the knowledge and confidence to know how to start on their investment journey. They were not disappointed! The video testimonials blew us away and due to numerous attendees wanting…