As a seasoned property investment advisor, I understand that changes in tax laws can significantly impact your investment strategy. The Victorian State Budget for 2023-24 has recently announced significant changes to the land tax system. These changes, expected to...
As a professional property investment advisor, I often remind my clients of the wisdom in Stephen Covey's words, "Begin with the end in mind." This principle is especially relevant when it comes to property investment. Before you even start, you should clearly...
As we approach the end of the financial year, it's time for property investors to start thinking about their tax returns. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently released a media statement reminding property owners what they can and cannot claim at tax time....
As a seasoned property investment advisor, I have seen many tactics sales agents and property spruikers use to entice potential investors. One such tactic that has gained popularity is the rental guarantee. While it may seem like a safety net, assuring the common fear...
As the National Acquisition Director of ASPIRE, I see many reports across my desk. I want to provide an insightful and concise overview of the CoreLogic Home Value Index report released today, 1st of June 2023. The Monthly CoreLogic is an essential monthly pulse check...
An Overview of the Cordell Construction Monthly Report - May 2023 from Nick Menz - National Acquisition Director of ASPIRE Property Advisor Network The Cordell Construction Monthly report for May 2023 provides a detailed overview of the construction industry in...
Welcome to "Navigating the ATO's Rental Property Blitz: A Guide for Australian Property Investors," brought to you by ASPIRE Property Advisor Network. In recent times, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has embarked on an extensive review of rental property owners...
Congratulations to Equimax Property who has been awarded the Australian Enterprise Award for 2023. "Most Insightful Property Investment Advisor Victoria 2023" Read the press release below where APAC discusses how Equimax property achieved this award. "Finding the...
I was discussing property investment with a potential client the other day. He was really into gaining an education about how to buy real estate for creating long-term wealth. He’d read plenty of online blogs and books and was a keen student of the relevant data and...
Not too long ago, I had a client who couldn’t seem to decide whether he wanted to buy a potential investment. I’d supplied all the data which showed this home had great potential, howeversomething was stopping him from pushing go on the purchase. What I discovered was...
In property investing, one of the edicts proved time and again is that those with a long-term mindset reap the greatest rewards. When an investor buys the right type of asset at the perfect time for them, and then holds that property for two to three price cycles,...
Property investing may seem like a fairly simple process. Given many people have, at one time or another, bought themselves a property (usually a home) means, most understand the mechanics of acquisition. You find a property that’s within your budget and seems like a...
The below article by Liam Wignell highlights the key reasons why our Professional Property Investment Advisors Identified Perth last year. The research and data has been highlighting the high-value returns possible in Perth for over 12 months. We are excited for...
As Craig Francis discusses in the Australian Property Investor Article below, less construction and tightening rental demand drive opportunities for property investors. New housing supports rental demand combined with exception yield and potential growth...
While the start of a new year is a time of renewal, we mustn’t forget lessons learned in the past. As 2022 closed out, I was struck by the extraordinary disaster that was the hacking of customer data held in trust by some of the nation’s biggest companies. While I...
5 reasons why 2023 will be a landlords’ market The landlords’ market is likely to persist in the foreseeable future. Gerv Tacadena from Your Property Investment Magazine discusses why The landlords’ market is likely to persist in the foreseeable future. Read the...
The end of the year gives us a break from the everyday cycle. We find ourselves with moments of self-reflection. A chance to sit and muse about how far we’ve come and where we’re going both professionally and personally. Among these ruminations will be thoughts about...
The property investment world is full of sage advice in. Tried-and-true adages abound to help reset your compass during times of indecision. One of my favorites is, “Time in the market is more important than timing the market.” Every property pundit with even a smidge...
Any property investor watching the news over the past few weeks will undoubtedly have an opinion about the Queensland Government’s attempt to amend its land tax legislation. Of course, their move proved to be a dismal failure in terms of the planned process, and in...
As the deputy chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), I’ve eagerly awaited the results of our 2022 Investor Sentiment Survey. We’ve been running this study for eight years now and it provides a fascinating insight into the Aussie investor...
Becoming a property investor is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. It can deliver huge fiscal benefits if you apply your well-structured plan and adopt the right fundamentals. It can deliver enormous gratification and mental well-being too. There’s nothing...
Anyone who’s read my blogs knows I’m passionate about ensuring investors are both protected from unscrupulous advisors and have a voice in important conversations about the property market. This passion has seen me not only become a board member of the Property...
I’m normally upbeat in my articles. I like the idea of exploring and developing strategies to help readers achieve long-term financial security through smart property investment. But this month I need to have a rant because the current debate around housing...
Don't miss your chance to have a say in the PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey. The 8th PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey is now open! CLICK HERE TO START PIPA is currently surveying Australia’s existing property investors to reveal the mood, confidence, and...
Property owners were riding high on incredibly price growth last year. Regardless of where you purchased it’s likely your assets saw double-digit gains between the start of 2020 and the end of 2021. But experienced real estate operatives know the good times don’t last...
In April this year, we discussed the impacts of RBA interest rate changes, now with several more increases to the cash rate, the underlying message for property has remained the same. This discussion below is timely to discuss again. Australians are an interesting...
The current market is challenging for traditional property investment approaches. We have passed through the price cycle to a point where buyers must apply more scrutiny to their strategy. The days of simply “getting in and waiting for the fast gains” are over… for...
I came across an incredible story recently while talking to one of our advisors. He’d helped a client put an excellent new-build investment under contract and had just received the bank valuation back from the financier. It had come in $70,000 below the contract price...
The world feels uncomfortably uncertain right now. We’ve been delivered blow after blow of upending news leaving many people psychologically punch drunk and staggering. The troubles have been relentless – not just the pandemic but political upheaval, international...
Australians are an interesting lot. When it comes to important issues deliberated around the kitchen table, there are some tried and true discussion starters. It could be about the effectiveness of our political leaders, or which sporting franchise is up the...
Property investment is seen by many people as a DIY path to financial security. We’ve all pretty much bought or sold a home, been a tenant or dabbled in investment, so most Australians feel capable of trading real estate. For this reason, plenty also believe investing...
There’s a well-worn phrase that works not just as a punchline to a ribald joke… it’s that size does not matter. And in many scenarios, this can be true, particularly when it comes to small but influential people. Patty Mills, our most celebrated Olympic basketballer,...
There’s nothing quite like a bright shiny thing for catching attention. It’s human nature for a shimmer off the surface to draw your gaze. You see it everywhere. Necks crane as a high-end automobile whizzes by. A new architectural home emerges and suddenly the street...
There’s a well-worn philosophy on investing that I‘ve seen rolled out time and again by some advisors. It suggests investors should try and buy the best-quality, highest-priced, blue-chip property they can afford as close as they can to a major CBD. The reasoning...
Among the property investment industry, there’s an acronym that strikes fear into the hearts of many advisors… APRA The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority set the lending practice rules for our major institutions. APRA have at their disposal various options...
Great parent wants nothing but the best for their children. We want to nurture, protect and provide for them, but also serve up ‘tough love’ when needed to ensure they become resilient, independent humans. In the process, we’ll discover myriad ‘teachable moments’...