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How Much Rent Should I Charge? | Podcast Episode 3
At a recent presentation I was asked this question – How Much Rent Should I Charge? and it resulted in a LOT of audience interest and participation. So let’s explore this topic further! Follow along below! Hi, this is Christine Williams coming to you from the Property Couch, brought to you by Smarter Property Investing.…
Read MoreTrue Passive Income In Retirement | Podcast Episode 2
Can the business of property investing give you a passive income source? Let’s explore that today – listen in to our second podcast episode or read the transcript below. Hi Christine Williams here from Smarter Property Investing coming to you from The Property Couch, brought to you by Smarter Property Investing. Today I have Donna…
Read MoreHappy Birthday To Me! | Podcast Episode 1
I just celebrated 5 successful years in business so what a perfect time to start a podcast! You can listen to our first episode below (and follow along with the transcript underneath) Hi Everyone, Christine here from The Property Couch brought to you by Smarter Property Investing. Today is really exciting for me, for this…
Read MoreDepreciation Schedules – More Than Just A Piece Of Paper
I cannot tell you how many people I have met who have missed out on THOUSANDS of deductions against their tax return because of a missing depreciation schedule. It sounds like a boring technical topic but it’s super important to at last understand WHY you need one if you’re going to invest in property. If…
Read MoreShould I Invest In Property With My Sibling?
More and more siblings are approaching the serviceability issue (that is the ability to pay for loans) by combining their income and investing together. But is this a good idea? Let’s explore this more in this weeks video. Have you purchased with a sibling already and now feel stuck? Feel free to contact me so…
Read MoreWhat They’re Not Telling You About The 25% CGT Discount
In about 3 weeks, Australia will be having a Federal Election and there is a certain party talking about Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the discount they will be offering Australians. As I live and breath property investing (and CGT is a big part of our world) here is my take on the whole sitation.…
Read MoreWhat Happens To The Family Home When A Divorce Is On The Table?
I recently shared a video on my Facebook page about the D word ‘DIVORCE’ and what it means when it comes to the family home and property investing. You can watch it here and let me know your thoughts! Talk soon Christine
Read MoreWhy 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…
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