Breaking the costly do-nothing cycle
Many capable people intend to invest in property for years and never start. The delay rarely comes from a considered decision to wait. It comes from the absence of a process that turns an intention into a decision they can test, act on or deliberately set aside. This...
Picking locations by the numbers: the measures behind durable demand
The location is the one part of an investment property that can never be changed after purchase. Kitchens can be replaced and loans refinanced, but the suburb, the street and the demand around them are fixed on the day of settlement. That is why location selection...
Four tips for choosing a superior new-build investment
As someone who has advised on hundreds of properties through our network, it frustrates me when ill-informed commentators generalise that new builds are a below-par investment. Some mistakenly believe new constructions are generic, where every home in the estate is...
When past performance guarantees future success
The world of finance and property loves a caveat. Whenever an investment advisor is about to launch into a passionate discourse on the relative merits of their particular philosophy, it will inevitably come with some justifications. And among the most common is this:...