Everyone knows that location is critical when selecting an investment property that will outperform. But what makes a good location and why are some locations better prospects than others? When I started investing around 50 years ago the emphasis for homebuyers was largely affordability and proximity to...
It takes time to build financial freedom, but if you only have a short timeframe ahead of you to build your nest egg, all is not lost.A number of years ago I was asked by Your Investment Property Magazine to devise a strategy for success...
Here are five investing tips for those who are just beginning their investment journey. 1. Evaluate where you're at financially Before beginning your investment journey, it's important to sit down and map out your financial position and goals so that you know where you are and exactly...
The book that every investor should read is a lesson on how life experience shapes an investing philosophy. Gideons International is an organisation that distributes bibles. A lot of bibles. Since their founding they have distributed 1.3 billion of them. The bible of investing is...
Amid the excitement of buying a new property, it’s easy to let down your guard when it comes to insurance. But there are a number of options you should consider to get peace of mind against the unexpected. Whether you’ve found your forever home or you’re buying...
There are only two types of people - those who outlive their money and those who don't. Of course, everyone wants to be in the latter group, but most Australians don’t fall into that category. I found that you need to do the hard things now so...
Books are an incredible way to immerse yourself in the wonders of the world, they hold the unique ability to transport you through time and space, making readers fall in love with places they’ve never been to. If you love to get lost in your favourite...
MAINTAINING A FIT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED. ONE OF THE KEYS TO ACHIEVING THIS BALANCE IS BY MAKING SMART CHOICES IN YOUR EATING HABITS. FINDING THE RIGHT EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN NOURISHING YOUR BODY AND INDULGING IN YOUR FAVORITE TREATS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT WITH...
This blog’s title is a bit deceptive, because every property you buy is important, for either lifestyle or financial reasons. I contemplated using the title: “why the first property you buy is the most important one”. But the reality is, if you have made a mistake on your...
Superannuation is frequently misunderstood as merely an investment vehicle to accumulate wealth for your golden years. However, in reality, it's also a structure designed to hold various types of investments which offers a plethora of tax benefits that can result in substantial financial gains, especially for...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.