Carly wanted to increase her portfolio from three properties to six in the next five years. One of her current properties, a small unit located in a regional NSW town, had a minimal mortgage of $90,000 and was returning $135 per week. As low figures were involved, Carly believed it was okay for the property to remain in her portfolio. “That property’s fine, it’s just … [Read more...]
[INVESTOR UPDATE] Finally… some GREAT news for investors!
I did a Mexican wave yesterday and I have to share it with you! I’m so excited… not only because the RBA dropped the cash rate by 25 basis points yesterday.... and NOT because the major banks, except ANZ and Westpac, towed the line and dropped their interest rates by 25 basis points too.... but because I see signs that the property cycle is turning back in favour for … [Read more...]
APRA signal easing of bank lending Rules
In my last blog post, I talked about the potential negative gearing changes that would have been inflicted on us had Labor won the election. To my relief it didn’t eventuate, which means that the property market will begin to settle down. To quote ex-Labor minister Graham Richardson “the mob always get it right” and regardless of whether you agree with the quote or not, I’m … [Read more...]
Election Looming and the proposed death of negative gearing.
Are you thinking of buying an investment property when Labor implements its negative gearing tax changes? Will negatively geared investment properties still be good to invest in and what impact will buying one have on your hip-pocket? If Labor win the upcoming election and abolish negative gearing, then here are some of the things that you should be considering before you … [Read more...]
Banking Royal Commission – the Winners and the Losers
Hasn’t the last week been eventful for us property investors! I want to talk about the banking Royal Commission (RC) because the outcomes have a huge impact on our economy, the housing market and healthy competition. If you didn't listen to my recent webinar about all of this, you can do so via this link. In my webinar, I discussed in detail who the winners and the … [Read more...]