

Myth busting: Brokers choose their loans based on commission. Rubbish.
Thats the the point - the better I look after you the better I am looked after, it's a win-win scenarios. I never even look at the commi


Mind the gap
On the subject of budgeting again....I spoke recently in a group of business women and we touched on budgeting which is not my...


What is negative gearing?
Quite simply, negative gearing is when the costs of your investment exceed the income in that financial year – when talking about...
Buying property in other locations when metro is too expensive
When CBD prices surge its tempting to look at alternative locations to get into the property market, and I totally agree with looking at...


Renovating to sell
It’s a natural urge to want to present your home at it’s best before you sell but can I ask you to pause before you start a full scale...


How to find and keep a tenant for longer.
Quite apart from the headache and the potential lost rent, when you consider your agent will charge you a reletting fee often equal to a...


Interest only loans, why and what does it mean?
An interest only loan is a tool to help your cashflow, but recent changes in lending make them a little harder to qualify for. We look at wh


Thinking about property investment? Start with the ending for a clearer path.
Knowing what you want to achieve and why you are investing in property means you can choose better, tastier options that are more likely...


What structure should you use to buy your property?
Most people, when buying a home to live in with your spouse and your family, will buy the home as ‘Joint tenants’, that is, essentially...
Beware the cost of lost opportunity
Occasionally we are presented with opportunities that we know or believe would make a difference in our lives – and sometimes they are...