The significance of investing in aged care facilities is paramount, given the rising demand in the property market catering to an expanding elderly population. As the call for aged care services escalates, savvy investors should identify and capitalize on the distinctive needs and challenges of this demographic. Investing in properties that offer high-quality, person-centred care […]
SDA Housing — The Ethical Investment Property
Responsible investing is on the rise, particularly amongst the socially conscious millennial demographic – but how does an ethical investor balance their aspirations to invest in real assets with their desire to serve the community? The answer could lie in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property investment. If you’ve never heard of SDA property investment, then […]
Buying Property in Super
Property investment and superannuation are two major investment strategies for Australians. For most people, property and super are separate investments — but they don’t have to be. We highlight everything you need to know about investing in property using your super in Australia. Can I buy property in super? You can buy an investment property inside super, but only if you have your own self-managed […]
Property Investment Strategy Fees: How (And Why) We Charge For Our Advice
Many prospective clients naturally want to know, “How do you charge for your services?”. We’ve experimented with several fee models over the years. Eventually we found a model that works for us and works for the client. Here’s how we charge and how we arrived at this point… Beginning with the end in mind We started […]
How To Prepare Your Finances To Invest In Property
Property investment has proven to be one of the most successful vehicles for creating wealth in Australia. If you’re a first-time property investor, then it’s wise to consider how to prepare your finances to invest in property. Many would-be investors dream of getting on the investment property ladder, only to find that they’re not in […]
The Beginner’s Guide To Commercial Property Investment
Most property investors in Australia start with residential property investment. However, as you get past your first (or second) property, commercial property investment may hit your radar, and for good reason: Commercial property offers investors attractive benefits, including much higher rental yields and diversification, but also an increased level of sophistication that calls for deeper analysis. […]
Should You Pay Off Your Home Or Invest In Property?
Many property owners and potential investors wonder, “Should we pay off our home first, or buy an investment property?” Sometimes this question is framed in the reverse: “We want to invest in future, but for now we’ll just focus on knocking down the mortgage.” This question arises frequently enough that we wanted to create a […]
How To Buy Quality Property Under Market Value
You may have heard the phrase, “You make money when you buy property, not when you sell”. While the performance of any property after you buy is undoubtedly important, many investors are curious about how to buy property under market value. In this article, we’ll explore what “buying below market value” actually means, and also […]
Land Tax Optimisation Strategies For Property Investors
Land Tax is an annual, accumulative tax charged by all states and territories (except the Northern Territory) and is payable on any land you own (but generally excluding your Principal Place of Residence – PPOR). The amount payable to the relevant State Revenue Office (SRO) varies slightly according to location, and is determined by the […]
Ownership And Investment Structures For Property Investors
As with different investment strategies, there are numerous ways you can structure the purchase and ownership of your property assets. It’s advisable that you seek professional guidance from an experienced property investment expert around the best type of structures for your specific requirements, as this isn’t a “one size fits all” proposition. For starters, different […]