Hi Sgoodes,

Due to changes in the last few years in regulations of SMSF’s now being able to borrow to invest in property … this has changed the landscape of the Super arena in many ways … giving the SMSF more control and flexibility in your options to invest. One of my companies deals with Property and another of my companies deals with…[Read more]

Hi again Newsam,<moderator: delete advertising>  In reference to my comment re: greed …. that was in reference to a once stop shop operation, which is advised to be cautious about doing business with that type of company as they are unlikely to be specialists in all the required professions associated with property. The best advice I can give…[Read more]

The key to investing is to ‘make profit’ … pure and simple. It’s always a good idea to continually and consciously remove the emotional attachment from investing and understand that it is about the profit. Emotion can easily creep in and cause you to make mistakes.

I have assisted clients with solutions to cash-flow issues …. one client…[Read more]

Yes, I agree with Richard (being a former Mortgage Broker) that the loan structures and foresight is the foundation of your portfolio and must be done correctly and suitably refined as you grow and/or adjust your goals and needs. You MUST have a proactive broker that is looking after you. Building great relationships is everything! you will find…[Read more]

Make sure you do your FULL research on how the NRAS may and/or may not benefit you. I know many Agents who have moved away from the scheme for different reasons. There are also numerous who fully understand the process and are working the model very well.

I agree with the comments recommending caution with small regional town that don't have the infrastructure and demographics for the long term. There always needs to be a balance between growth potential versus rental return … research, research, research. The deals are out there but you need to know how to identify them and how to negotiate…[Read more]

I agree with the comments …. to achieve complex deal required ‘excellent communication skills’, excellent knowledge and expertise, and face to face meetings to build a relationship and create a win/win result. If you can understand what the vendors needs are (this includes their pain/ problem) then you can focus on meeting their needs within…[Read more]

Just remember that in Perth they mostly refer to conveyancers as ‘Settlement Agents’ … a small point but important to know none the less.

Hi Newsam,

I’ve never heard of this company either … The closest to this name I have heard of is’ Advanced Property Strategies’ but I don’t think you are referring to them.
I also agree with Richard about the ‘one stop shop’ strategy. I feel most of the time this strategy comes from a foundation of greed rather than being of service. I’m sure…[Read more]