Auction activity surges in Melbourne
Vendors are getting active across Melbourne with new data showing that new listings and auctions are on the rise. According to the Proptrack Listings Report January 2024, the number of new listings in Melbourne, was 27.8% higher compared to the same time last year, making it the busiest January since 2008. After a period of […]
How to buy two properties for the price of one
If you’re buying properties with the hope of eventually living off the cash flow or equity that those properties provide, then the reality is that you are going to need to build up a pretty substantial portfolio. For the most part, one property is not likely going to be enough if you need to replace […]
What’s the minimum you need to invest in property in a SMSF
Self-managed super funds (SMSF) have become an increasingly popular way for many Australians to own property. There are a number of advantages to using SMSF for purchasing real estate including the tax advantages, the ability to diversify away from stocks and bonds and of course, more control. As a result, an SMSF can be a […]
Property is about growth, not cash flow
Many people want to build a property portfolio in the hopes that one day, they can sit back and live off the cash flow. While this is a nice idea, I think these people are looking at property the wrong way. Property is about growth, not cash flow. And there are plenty of very wealthy […]