Think about the end before you start

Think about the end before you start

Among the famous 7 Habits of Highly Effective People detailed by author Steven Covey, there’s one that’s particularly applicable to property investors: Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. In my experience, there’s no substitute for knowing where you want to be before...
The business of being an investor

The business of being an investor

For some investors, the process of securing an asset might seem like the most challenging step in building wealth. Hunting down an opportunity, negotiating terms with stakeholders, engaging professional advisors and ensuring contract completion and handover can seem...
Filtering out the right investment

Filtering out the right investment

You can’t work for an extended period in my industry without being struck by the broad range of approaches to property investment. And because it’s an unregulated space, it carries some dangers for the consumer. While I personally know of many highly intelligent,...
Is it a good time to invest in property?

Is it a good time to invest in property?

The Answer is Yes! The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) recently released their report, PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2019. It found that 82% of the 1,200 investors surveyed believed now is a great time to purchase an investment property....
When new builds go bad

When new builds go bad

When new builds go bad Like all reputable property investment advisors, I’m sick and tired of unscrupulous operators fleecing money from decent people looking to build a real estate portfolio. Property as an investment vehicle has numerous advantages. Still, when an...