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Why the smart investor is circling the market right now

Why the smart investor is circling the market right now I apologise; I wasn’t going to mention the C-word. But there’s no…

I'm in my mid-50s – should I invest in property?

I’m in my mid-50s – should I invest in property?  Age is just a number when it comes to building a property…

Thinking big: Is it possible for me to own six or more properties?

Thinking big: Is it possible for me to own six or more properties? Adding to your property portfolio will help to maximise…

Melbourne vs Brisbane vs Sydney vs Perth – which is the best market to invest in and why?

Melbourne vs Brisbane vs Sydney vs Perth – which is the best market to invest in and why? OpenCorp’s Michael Beresford discusses…

Ask the right questions and you won't end up in a mentor muddle

An investment mentor can help steer you away from property pitfalls, writes Michael Beresford No matter how well you do your homework…

Proposed relaxing of lending laws a big plus for property investors

How property investors can benefit from relaxed lending laws Expanded credit approval would be a shot in the arm for the economy…

Matthew Lloyd: From AFL superstar to property investment champion

Bomber great Matthew Lloyd shared his property investing journey with OpenCorp’s Michael Beresford for one of our educational webinars. Here is his…

Understanding the five golden rules of property investing

Once the rules of property investing have been explained, and you apply them effectively, you’ll have the right foundations for building an…

Shifting the Australian economy out of idle: Housing, infrastructure, education, tourism & healthcare

The Australian government’s dilemma is to keep the economy running, but not waste funds revving the motor with the handbrake still on,…

How to build wealth in 2021 – and beyond

Property investment is less about the actual property and more about the system to create wealth, writes OpenCorp Director – Investment Services,…

Why property investment remains as safe as houses

Over the past few decades, there has been a proliferation of property “experts” around, all competing to have the final word on…

Why the stamp duty changes could light a rocket under Australia

Property Markets are Heating Up Fast, Thanks in Part to New Stamp Duty Changes    Each month, before we release our latest…

Setting high goals means even failure brings rewards

Committing to a plan to achieve your financial targets is the first step to realising those goals, writes OpenCorp’s Michael Beresford Setting…

Why the numbers add up for ‘rentvestors’

Rent where you want to live and free up cashflow to create future growth, says Michael Beresford It’s the classic property catch…

Play it cool – why emotions can ruin wise property investing

Emotion can ruin sound investment decisions, says Michael Beresford of OpenCorp Emotions can get complicated. Being ‘in touch with your emotions’ is…

Immigration in post-Covid Australia (and what it means for property investors)

One of the key drivers for growth of Australian property markets in recent times has been immigration. The steady inflow of migrants…

When it comes to investing in property, the winning formula is often the simplest one

Treat your investment property as a business and you’ll reap the benefits, says Michael Beresford of OpenCorp Everyone who ventures into property investment…

The media says one thing, the data tells a different story

The number-crunchers here at OpenCorp love nothing more than cold hard facts that, when pieced together, tell a story. We’ve been looking…

Four ways to amp up your borrowing power

By Cam McLellan, Co-founder, OpenCorp Investing in property requires belief, mindset and action, but it also requires finance! As an investor, if…

How to win the battle of control with the banks

By Cam McLellan, co-founder, OpenCorp Of around 25 million Australians, 2.2 million own one investment property; 460,000 own two, and around 19,000…

Is property investing right for you?

Let’s go back to basics. You’re reading this because you’re interested in … ta da! … investing in property! But do you still…