September RP Data Housing Update
Source: RP Data Housing values eased their way into Spring, with the RP Data CoreLogic Home Value Index posting a 0.1% capital gain across the combined capital cities over the month of September.
The two biggest risks in property investing – Property WOD |Ep. 101|
We have made it a priority to create a well structured and thought-out process when guiding clients through their property investment journey, in order to minimise the risk involved in investing in property, but it is a fact that there is risk involved so today we wanted to address what we think are the two…
Why one million dollars in your superfund won’t be enough for retirement
By Cam McLellan While the growth in the projected pool of superannuation savings is impressive, it belies the harsh reality facing those not far off retirement. Increasing life spans, the effect of the GFC on superannuation accounts and the fact that the superannuation guarantee started only in 1992 is leaving older workers underfunded. And most…
Time for some fun, it’s our 100th WOD – Property WOD |Ep. 100|
It’s our 100th WOD, we can’t believe it’s finally here – so we kept it fun and this is how we celebrated!
Why the Property Market Heats Up Each Spring – Property WOD |Ep. 99|
What drives the Spring market – it’s been suggested that it could be because the gardens look better, the Melbourne Cup, boredom and much more – Al Lewison and Cam McLellan discuss.
21 Invaluable Investing Quotes
Why do the greatest investors have all the best lines? Is it just a coincidence? Repost from The Motley Fool www.fool.com We don’t think so. Great investing and great communication are very similar in that both require focus, and the ability to decide what’s important and what’s not. Hedge fund manager Mark Sellers has said…
Property investing for beginners – Property WOD |Ep. 98|
Let’s go right back to basics and talk about how to find the deal of a lifetime, every single day of the week.
The 10 biggest mistakes made by property investors!
By Cam McLellan In a rapid fire interview with Matt Lewison former Qld GM of Peet Limited and Co-Founder of OpenCorp discloses the 10 biggest mistakes made by property investors. Here they are, in no particular order…….. The 10 biggest mistakes made by property investors! • Buying a property close to home (so they can…
How to: selecting the right tenants – Property WOD |Ep. 97|
How do you ensure that you are getting the best tenants in your investment properties and avoid the ones that will make you want to pull your hair out?
Serviced apartments & defence housing: will they benefit my portfolio – Property WOD |Ep. 96|
Cam McLellan and Al Lewison discuss serviced apartments and defence housing and whether they make good investments.
How much do I really need to start property investing – Property WOD |Ep. 95|
Don’t get caught out by hidden costs, make sure you understand exactly how much you need to start building an investment portfolio.
How to: determine if your property investment is underperforming – Property WOD |Ep. 94|
Cam and Al give you some tips on how to decide whether your asset is performing or not and things to consider if you decide to sell it.
Zombie economics: the notion China is to blame for Australia’s property bubble refuses to die
By James Laurenceson, University of Technology, Sydney Despite valiant efforts by commentators such as Bernard Keane and Michael Pascoe to slay claims that Chinese buyers are making it harder for ordinary Australians to enter the housing market, the notion refuses to die. It is the “zombie idea” afflicting the Australia-China economic relationship. And there is…
Retirement Years Not So Golden
By John Collett The retirement years of many people are not as “golden” as is commonly believed, with 40 per cent of retirees saying they have been forced into retirement due to redundancy or illness before they were financially ready. A survey by Mercer reveals a significant gap between expectations and the reality of retirement….
Understanding property contracts
By Cam McLellan The main thing to remember about signing contracts is that whilst a lot of contracts may seem the same, contracts are different if you’re buying house and land, if you’re buying land only, if you’re buying an apartment. They also vary depending on the state you are in, every developer and every…
How to: tell the difference between good and bad investment strategies – Property WOD |Ep. 91|
Cam and Al discuss money fear and how some ill advice from a former maths teacher opened Cam’s eyes to good and bad investment strategies.
The Golden Rule of Investing
By Cam McLellan and Al Lewison Today we’re going to talk about the Golden Rule of Investing. This was a rule I learned when I was a young teenager, reading my first property book which was by Jan Somers, who most of you will know. The one thing that I will always remember, and I…
Getting a loan – Property WOD |Ep. 90|
Getting multiple loans for your investment properties can be a scary thing, here are our tips on finding your confidence.
Jimmy smoked two investment properties a month – part 1
By Al Lewison and Cam McLellan We met up with a mate of ours, for the sake of this article let’s call him Jimmy. A while ago he wanted us to sit down and go through a personal financial plan, with the view to buying a few investment properties. So we started by discussing what…
Navigating the property expo mine field
By Al Lewison and Cam McLellan Today we wanted to give you an insight into how we used to feel about attending property investment expos and how we learned to navigate the minefield. Consider everyone in a booth as a sales organisation that are trying to get your business, the main things to try and…
Glamping
By Cam McLellan I’ve got a favour to ask you, but first let me explain why… I’ve created a new thing – Glamping. Last week during school holidays Felicity and I took the kids Glamping, which is similar to camping but instead of heading to the bush, you head to the city and instead of…
How the tall poppies in the property world operate
By Cam McLellan and Al Lewison Today we’re going to talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome – in Australia we have a tendency when someone stands out from the crowd, to want to go along in a group mentality and chop them off at the head, to bring them back to the level of everyone else….
Is commercial property right for you?
By Al Lewison and Cam McLellan We purchased a block of land a few years ago, worked through the planning process, constructed a large commercial building (we were lucky enough to find a government tenant take a 10 years lease). But what we wanted to talk to you about today was the pros and cons…
Do I need a prenup to cover my investments – Property WOD |Ep. 89|
Prenuptial agreements – how do you approach the tricky conversation and why you may just want one, after you’ve spent 10 years building your wealth.
Assessing risk vs return
By Cam McLellan and Al Lewison Let’s talk today about risk versus return and how Al and I assess it. When I look at risk, risk comes down to one thing and that’s control or my understanding of how I can control a situation. By controlling the situation when investing, I’m able to deliver a…
The cash-flow quadrant explained – Property WOD |Ep. 88|
Let’s take a look at how the cash-flow quadrant influences your investment journey.
Everything you need to know about Cam and Al’s investment journey – Property WOD |Ep. 87|
Join Al and Cam for a hot minute where they fill you in on their total investment journey, including their first house purchases, worst house ever brought and much more.
What makes a good investment – Property WOD |Ep. 86|
What do you need to look for when purchasing a “good” investment? Our tips on how to not get caught up by real estate hype.
Land content ratio explained – Property WOD |Ep. 85|
Property investors need to understand the importance of land-content ratio, in order to create good investments.
Making your investment dreams a reality – Property WOD |Ep. 84|
Property investors need to understand the importance of time management, writing down your goals and taking action.