Many of us make paying off our mortgage a priority. It’s the new Australian dream. But before making that last home loan repayment, use our checklist to make sure you’re prepared. Your end-of-mortgage checklist Reassess your home insurance.Review your title.Review your estate plan and will.Assess your personal insurance situation.Think...
Climate change-induced disasters and mounting risks of dangerous weather will make one in 25 Australian properties “effectively uninsurable” by 2030, according to a damning new report from Australia’s leading climate advocacy organisation. It’s a staggering new figure released in a detailed analysis by the Climate Council...
Rising costs of living, increasing interest rates and high prices have all combined to create the imperfect storm for struggling first-home buyers. However, if every cloud has a silver lining then the ray of light this new financial year is the boosted array of government...
When purchasing an investment property, there are a number of factors that could increase or reduce your potential return on investment. In this case it's not just location, location, location. When considering a property for investment purposes, the most important question to ask is 'will be...
If so, you may wish to hold off until April 2022 - so you can benefit from the changes to the downsizer superannuation contribition rules which take effect on July 1st! Currently if you downsize your home and you are over age 65, then you (and...
Asset rich and income poor is the dilemma faced by many retirees. But there may be opportunities to boost your income in retirement by tapping into your biggest asset – your home. With property prices booming, many retirees are finding that the home they have lived...
Westpac has suggested that a gentle slowing in the property market has begun ahead of an anticipated correction later this year. The property market is set to suffer a decline in turnover during the first half of this year in response to shifting consumer sentiment, according...
With interest rates set to rise, experts have looked at potential impacts on property prices. Rising interest rates have historically led to weaker home values, potentially setting the stage for falling prices within the year. Analysis by CoreLogic found that interest rates and the national property values...
The end of lockdowns has seen a shift in what is most important to Aussies when buying a new home. A new NAB survey has identified weaker demand for property in regional areas as home buyers shift their attention back to the suburbs. While greater work flexibility...
Why go through the worry (and expense) of moving when you can turn your current place into your dream home? While renovations aren’t always stress-free (or cheap) there are some straightforward ways to finance your property’s facelift, so it suits your post-pandemic lifestyle. The type of...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.