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It's been two years of hard work, but finally my new book, Property 101, has arrived from the printers. In this book I provide a fresh look at residential property investment from an experienced investor's viewpoint. It is written in easy to understand language, includes many..
Read ArticleProperty contracts, including sale and purchase agreements and building contracts, sometimes include clauses that can be harmful to the unwary. And by unwary, I simply mean people who are not used to dealing with such legal documentation. One of the advantages of using a professional..
Read ArticleIt was a warm summer's night, sausages were sizzling on the barbeque, cool beverages were being sipped, and the conversation turned to property. “Prices are so astronomical they are completely unaffordable,” lamented one person. “How can our children ever hope to get on the property..
Read ArticleFor those of you who are worried because you are carrying debt on property, I share my perspective on the impending doom that Covid-19 has wrought upon us. Just remember, people, that banks lend on closer to 6:1 mixed median multiples (median house prices: median household..
Read ArticleDeveloping property is a very rewarding exercise, but there is a lot to consider and understand if you are going to get it right. Not only do you need to identify if a site can physically be developed, what you are legally permitted to do with..
Read Article2014 in the Chinese calendar is the Year of the Horse. It is said that those who grasp opportunities that come their way in this year will prosper, but those who don't will have a temperamental year. This is all well and good but how exactly do..
Read ArticleIn this blog I share my current property investing strategy (as at August 2020), because there is a window of opportunity for investors that is likely to close soon. I outline the main points below. Finance At present, some banks are lending 80% on investment properties, which..
Read ArticleWhen it comes to building wealth, do you put your hard-earned coins into property, shares, bonds or something else that is going to grow your wealth? The decision we make, whilst ultimately a personal one, is influenced greatly by historic events that have affected our..
Read ArticleMany property investors are wondering what the property market is doing, and we've had several people ask us what our predictions are for the next year or so. Being aware of where we are in the cycle, as well as other factors affecting property, helps..
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