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Why It’s Your Fault You Can’t Get Into The Market (and You Don’t Even Know Why).
When my PA came up to me with a screen shot of a question she saw in her stay at home mum forums, little did she know how common was the question being asked. You see a new mum was asking how everyone is surviving financially as they are low income earners at $115,000 combined…
Read MoreHow starting a family and property investment can work hand-in-hand
The pitter patter of tiny feet are on the horizon and your brilliant investment plans have been slated for the chop. After all, how can you afford that East Melbourne apartment and a spare room makeover? But before you relegate your wealth-building dreams to the ‘one day’ pile, I believe there’s room in your life for both.…
Read MoreHow Much Do I Need To Earn To Buy An Investment Property?
Probably one of the MOST common questions I get asked in all of my events is the big “how much”. At the end of the day it’s a logical question and the simple answer is this. In my personal opinion – in today’s market – the minimum household income one needs to invest in property…
Read MoreWhy Should First Home Owners Invest First
I spoke at a networking event recently where a lovely young lady (let’s call her Kate) was sharing with me her dream home that she is currently saving for. It was a unique home with an interesting style, and she was not going to settle for anything else – she was prepared to wait until…
Read MoreWomen in Finance Award 2018
I’ve always felt grateful to work with my clients, who allow me into their homes, help them to achieve their life goals and share that experience with family and friends. Therefore, it was with great surprise that I found out last week (11 August 2018) that my Client Relationship Manager, Debi, had nominated me in…
Read MoreWhy you should buy and hold property
Why you should buy and hold property. It’s no surprise that there are many costs involved with the purchasing and selling of property. At the front end, you’re faced with stamp duty, mortgage fees and building inspections where applicable. At both ends of the deal there are conveyancing costs, then when you sell agents fees and…
Read MoreTop 3 reasons not to buy that investment property
Top 3 reasons not to buy that investment property! Sometimes it seems the stars align, you make a decision to invest and the very next day you’ve found the perfect property… Or is it? How do you know when something is too good to be true? One technique that’s never let me down is the…
Read MoreWhere should I buy an investment property?
Where should I buy an investment property? If I got a dollar for every time someone asked me that question I could retire now. At Smarter Property Investing, the fundamental basis of our business is based on solid research. In fact, we use the same research companies such as Coles, McDonalds, KMart, Aldi, Shell service…
Read MoreRoutine inspection of your investment property
A routine inspection of your investment property is essential and sometimes underestimated by property investors. Any property manager worth their salt will tell you that a periodic or routine inspection is essential for keeping things on track with your residential investment. While it’s not essential for you to attend the inspection in person, your manager…
Read MoreSuddenly single? Where to now?
Suddenly single? Where to now? As someone who divorced at 35 I know what it’s like to start again. I dusted myself down and re-built a secure financial foundation through residential investment property. And now it’s your turn… Even with a household income of $77,000 per annum you can still afford to invest in property. My…
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