Buying a property is not an investment strategy. Building a property investment portfolio involves much more than picking the property type and your price bracket. You need a goal in mind and a plan for achieving it. And not only that… it’s essential! After all, planning is bringing your future...
Preparing to retire is emotional and practical. Making a retirement plan can help you manage your finances, and cope better as your life and priorities change. Make a retirement plan Your retirement plan can be simple or detailed. Include: Timing — when you want to retire. This could change,...
If you’re looking to build an investment portfolio with broad diversification, here are five steps to help you get started. 1. Set your goals Be clear on your time horizon and your risk tolerance. This will determine how much of your portfolio you allocate to risky assets like...
Achieving your long-term financial goals doesn’t need to be overwhelming. If you can put in place some basic financial steps, you are on the road to a successful outcome. It means keeping on top of your options and devising strategies for investment, debt reduction and risk...
The new year is a great time to start thinking about your future and how you would like to spend your retirement. As well as creating a bucket list of things you’d like to achieve or experience in the next stage of life you should also...
Winter evenings are all about enjoying warm and tasty food that makes you feel good. The chilly air, cozy sweaters, and the smell of yummy dishes cooking in the kitchen create a perfect vibe. It’s the time of year when little things like sitting with...
Are you one of those people who enthusiastically set ambitious goals every year but struggle to follow through? Don't worry—you're not alone! Sticking to wellness goals can be challenging, especially when life gets busy or motivation fades. The good news? You can still achieve a...
Which records to keep for your property so you can work out CGT when you sell it. Property records you should keep For your property, you should keep records of: your acquisition of the property and related expenses, such as purchase contract stamp duty legal fees settlement statement survey and valuation fees your disposal...
There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion. Some love it so much that they believe property is a better option for providing a retirement income....
Many parents and grandparents worry about how to help the children in their lives achieve financial independence. But the value of long-term investment can seem like a dry and complicated idea for kids to get their heads around.In fact, many young people would like to...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.