While many people think rent money is dead money, the concept of handing over your pay packet to the landlord each week may be a better financial move than you…

Last week I was walking through the city and passed a busking magician dressed like Harry Potter, frozen in space like a statue, waiting for the next coin to arrive…

One of the most frustrating things that can happen in a property deal is losing to another buyer just when you thought it was in the bag. Usually this means…

Can I do the renovations myself? You may decide you will be the one to complete or oversee the renovation. Doing the renovations yourself means you have complete control over…

Land accumulates and buildings depreciate – follow that rule and most investors would always buy a house. But is it really that simple? For every dollar spent, houses do have more…

As prices in some of Australia’s stronger residential markets such as Sydney and parts of Melbourne continue to increase, it’s wise to know which way the market’s heading and adjust…

Anyone whom has read “The Effortless Empire” By Chris Gray will know that we only purchase investment properties with at least one off-street car space. A covered car space is…

If implemented correctly, this strategy can be a great wealth creation tool. If implemented incorrectly, the consequences can be financially severe. With the recent media buzz around the ‘property boom’…

While there is no doubt that prices are moving at a frenetic pace in places like Sydney and Melbourne, it’s clear that some buyers are getting caught up in the…

Just as Masterchef inspired us to be more daring in the kitchen, a rash of new home renovation shows have popped up, inspiring us to renovate-but how can we achieve…