People are still definitly investing in both the stock market and in property.  While Real Estate may be over-valued in most areas of Australia it is still much safer and less volitile than the share market at the moment.  It really comes back to how much risk you want to take on board.  You could comfortably put your cash in a bank term de…[Read more]

A buyers agent can really help you get the right property for your circumstances.  Wether it be a property with high capital growth and negatively geared, or a more positivly geared property that helps your cash flow out. One thing I will say however, is that the more you read in these forums and other similar forums, the lss ou will need help,…[Read more]

It is great to see discussion like this as it does give novice investors like myself some insights that are hard to find.  Thanks for your point of view D, it is good to point out potential traps.In my opinion, one stop shops need to be evaluated on their merits.  Some offer a great service and value-add whilst other just bloat their already fat m…[Read more]