Have you ever wondered whether units or houses make better investments? In this article, I’ll explore the pros and cons for both and provide you with a definitive conclusion.UnitsCompared to houses, units tend to be smaller abodes, with smaller rooms and less private open space.
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The Big Key to Creativity
I want to discuss something that is rarely, if ever talked about.It is I believe, the key to deep productivity and more importantly creativity. It is not for the faint of heart and for few people I have recommended it to others, but have never
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Could Chinese Capital Controls Give Local Developers a Boost?
Property Market Update for Week Ending 20 August 2017 Key Highlights:Auction volume remains high for this time of year.The Melbourne market surged ahead this week.Nationwide, higher supply levels are putting a damper on clearance rates.Fresh capital controls in China may give local developers a boost. This Week’s Preliminary
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Home Prices Breakthrough to New Highs
Property Market Update for Week Ending 13 August 2017 Key Highlights:Auction volume surged to a six-week high.Clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne may fall below 70 percent.Sydney and Melbourne’s home prices set record highs again this week.The latest wage growth stats point to a lower RBA cash
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The Four Essential Skills to be Happy
I know if you are reading this, you are a special kind of person. How do I know this? Because you are unique in the fact that you want to keep learning. That’s a rare thing in this world.Today’s topic is especially important. Herein lies
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Sydney Softens as Melbourne Stands Strong
Property Market Update for Week Ending 6 August 2017 Key Highlights:We saw a slight fall in auction volume across the country.House price growth leveled off this week in Sydney but surged in Melbourne.Morgan Stanley says Chinese overseas direct property investment could drop 84 percent in 2017.Recent
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Home Prices Retreat This Week With Boost in Supply
Property Market Update for Week Ending 30 July 2017 Key Highlights:Auction volume rose again this week.Sydney posted its first preliminary clearance rate below 70 percent since April 2016.House prices fell this week in every capital city, except Adelaide.The RBA left the cash rate on hold at
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Supply is Rising as Home Price Growth Takes a Breather
Property Market Update for Week Ending 23 July 2017 Key Highlights:We saw a boost in auction volume this week, which meant more choice for buyers.Auction clearance rates spiked, showing demand is solid and vendors are realistic.Home prices have been growing four to five times faster than
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What’s Best – City, Regional or Rural Property?
A common question I’m asked is, “What makes a better investment – city, regional or rural real estate?” As you’ll see, there is an answer, but before I reveal it, let’s cover some investing theory.Opportunities Are Not Location SpecificTo begin with, an important point needs
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Be Prepared for More Tightening from APRA in the Mortgage Market
Borrowers and in particular, investors, have already been adversely affected by government intervention in the banking sector, but it is not finished yet. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has signaled that it will soon publish a paper on what it considers banks must do
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