It’s the ultimate dilemma for any home owner planning to move on to a new property – do I sell or buy first? You don’t want to sell unless you have somewhere else to live, but you don’t want to buy unless you have the...
As social distancing rules keep us indoors, and many out of employment, property markets across the country have taken a hit, with Brisbane house prices projected to take a hit of up to 10 per cent over the next six months. According to CommSec, the Commonwealth...
Renters across Australia were granted much-needed relief this week when Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that there would be a six-month freeze on commercial and residential tenancy evictions as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the economy. But what does that mean for the other...
Have you been toying with the idea of selling your family home and moving into something smaller and more manageable? Maybe you’re an empty nester or you’ve got the urge to spend more time travelling, rather than maintaining a big house. Downsizing is a natural...
So, you’ve decided that it’s time to downsize and move out of the family home that has felt empty for years. Before you reach for the packing boxes and book the removalists, there are a few things to consider. Learn from other people’s mistakes and...
Aussies are being urged to take note of the big money changes that are expected to occur this year, to help themselves prepare financially for the months ahead and save big where possible. Comparison site Finder has done some digging and compiled a list of key...
Homebuyers and real estate investors are being warned to watch out for the hidden traps that may be lurking in their potential purchases. Leaky showers, cracked ceilings and self-opening doors and among the signs pointing to bigger and more costly “nasty surprises”, the Association of Building...
A fundamental knowledge gap is continuing to trip property investors up, leading to simple mistakes and heaping pressure on tax agents, the ATO has revealed
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One of the most important factors in your home ownership journey is the amount of money you can – or should borrow. You want to borrow enough that you can purchase the right property for your needs, yet you don’t want to end up out...
Reverse mortgages could be one way to help with living expenses, but they may also erode any equity you have in your home over time. Given longer life expectancies, the rising cost of living and the property boom, more and more retirees find themselves asset rich...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.