Property Investment Articles

Save tens of thousands on your mortgage

For most people their home is their biggest asset, and paying off that mortgage is probably their largest expense. We've got eight tips for getting the most out of your mortgage and saving what can amount to tens of thousands of dollars over the length of your mortgage.

5 Traits of Successful Retirees

Having a successful retirement takes some planning. ”Winging it" may not be the best strategy. Here are some common traits of those who have a successful retirement.

Are you protecting yourself going into a Joint Venture?

Today I want to write about a topic I am asked about a lot – how to put together a joint venture. However this article should really be “how to put together a joint venture so you don’t lose the shirt off your back, your friends, your sanity, all your free time and a substantial amount of money”.

Are you deluding yourself?

Have you been saying to yourself that everything is fine? Your finances aren’t as bad as you think they are. Maybe you think that you are too young to think about your financial future. I would imagine that most people delude themselves in some areas of their financial lives. Some a lot more than others. Give some thought to what the financial decisions you make today might mean to you in the future.

5 Things Every Investor Should Know

How many investors achieve what they really want? Probably quite a low number. Why is this? It’s probably because most investors don’t have a good long term plan that they regularly monitor and adjust.  Read the five things every investor should know to help achieve thier goals.

I’ve bought an investment property, now what do I do?

An excellent question! The first thing to work out is how you own it, and there are a number of options for you to consider. There are various ways to structure the ownership of your investment property (Sole trader, Partnership, Company, Trust etc). It's important you get the foundations right to save you time and money in the future.

Which is the best type of Mortgage?

The best mortgage is the one that gives you the greatest overall financial result. When you take out a mortgage take the time to consider the various types of mortgages that are available and think about which will suit your personal situation.

Should You Pay Off Your Investment Property Mortgage?

This is a common question that property investors ask but it’s not a simple question to answer as it depends on your personal situation; however there are four simple guidelines that can help you make your decision.

Land Covenants

Land covenants are a mechanism used commonly by either land owners selling land and wanting to restrict its use, particularly if they are retaining neighbouring land, or to record agreed restrictions as between neighbours of adjoining property; and there are a number of reasons why land owners may wish to restrict the use of land.

5 Common Mistakes New Investors Make

It takes time to learn a new skill; however making mistakes when you start investing can have serious consequences so it’s best to avoid them if possible. Some of the common mistakes investors make are....

11 Financially Helpful New Year’s Resolutions

Need some ideas to ensure you will be in a stronger financial shape by the end of the year?

We have put together 11 financially helpful New Year’s Resolutions to help you on your way.

A property is not a retirement plan

Financial adviser Lisa Dudson sees a lot of people who own investment properties but whose reasons for doing so are kind of vague, other than to create wealth.