Arranging for a property valuation prior to purchase, or a valuation on a property you already own for refinancing is relatively straightforward. That said, it’s important to understand potential pitfalls associated with a valuation so you can brace for a possibly unfavourable outcome. If you are applying...
The landscape of retirement in Australia is shifting. Thanks to COVID-19, many Australians postponed their transition into their golden years. Recent figures, however, are indicating a significant trend: we've possibly reached the peak retirement age. A gradual increase has been observed over the decades in the age of...
As a group, these companies have been riding high. But looks can be deceptive. In the 1960 Western movie The Magnificent Seven, a group of American gunmen help defend a small Mexican village from being pillaged by a gang of ruthless bandits. It was a box-office hit, ultimately leading...
Making the leap from homeowner to property investor comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. While many landlords try to minimise their outlay and maximise their return – and understandably so – insurance is the one essential expense you simply can’t afford to scrimp...
We live in uncertain times. Just look at all the financial and economic challenges caused by inflation and the rising cost of living as well as relatively high interest rates; the social and political problems around the world. Amid all this, we must go about our business,...
Most of us get confused between yogurt and curd. Don't worry; it's very natural. In order to get a clear idea of both, we need to differentiate them. So let's first know about the DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOGURT AND CURD so that we can distinguish them and proceed...
We spend around a third of our lives working so it makes sense to aspire to a job you enjoy, but that can take some effort and planning. There is a saying “do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”. Which...
One thing this latest buzz of investor activity in the property market has demonstrated yet again is that some newcomers to the real estate game still insist on going in blind. These first-timers operate under the assumption that any property makes a good investment and that...
Whatever age you are or the point of your career you’re at, it’s important to know how much is in your superannuation. After all, the more you can contribute to your superannuation, the more you will have for retirement. It’s also interesting, then, to see how your superannuation...
Navigating through the growing ETFs maze. With so many ETFs of all shapes and sizes now available on the market, finding the right one to invest in can sometimes be a difficult choice for investors. Below are a few suggestions on what to look out for when...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.