One of the really important things that I always stress to my clients is that living to a spending plan sets you up for success in life. Knowing what you’re spending your money on is not just being responsible, it’s being respectful of the fact that you’ve worked hard to earn that money. Tracking where your money is going, knowing what it costs you [...]
Whether it’s your first mortgage or your tenth, you need to understand what you’re getting yourself into because: a. it’s probably the highest value contract we’ll ever have besides the contract to actually purchase the property b. it’s probably the contract with the longest time period that you’ll ever sign (other than your marriage certificate) So what do you need to know? Firstly [...]
Welcome to September, which also means the change of seasons with the arrival of spring, which also means that the real estate market is heating up. And this is what we've been waiting for! Sales listings have increased and the number of interested buyers is also increasing. So now we just need to see the impact. To check what's happening in your local market, [...]
Awards are funny things, aren’t they. They’re nice to win and they give you good boost of confidence. They’re good for your clients and potential clients to see that you’ve been recognised as doing well in your profession. They’re good to add to your email signature as a sign of credibility. Generally, they’re a sign that you can be trusted. But then you’re [...]
I’ve been reading a lot of inspirational stories, blogs and posts over the past couple of weeks and came across a quote that really resonates with me, “Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” The quote is by John Maxwell, a well known author on books primarily on leadership. I think the reason that this really [...]
It seems that everyone else is, so why not us! How incredibly awesome are they as individuals, women, athletes, a team, ambassadors for Australia, soccer and women's sport! I'm amazed and delighted at the excitement, engagement, passion, pride and even obsession this World Cup competition and this team are igniting across the country and the world. From little kids to hardcore macho males, to [...]
If you feel like buying a house is similar to climbing Everest - on a snowy, windy day - then you're not alone. But don't give up hope. There are some things you can do that will help you buy that house without giving up your lifestyle completely! Strategy 1: Rein in your spending This is a bit of a no-brainer, but it's also [...]
Real estate agents are reporting that they've seen a big increase in the number of properties listed in the last three months. Surprisingly, many of them, particularly in Brisbane and Hobart, have only been in the hands of the current owners for less than three years. Many are being sold by first home buyers and investors. Sadly this is one of the impacts of [...]
I’m often asked what are the most important things that I’ve learnt throughout my time of buying property, so I thought I’d share them with you. Set your goal. Figure out what you want and how much it will cost. Create a vision board, write it in detail in a book, visualise it. How many bedrooms and bathrooms? A “fixer-upper” or an “already done-upper”? [...]
We all know how incredibly important it is to plan if we want the outcomes that we’re hoping for. This can be said about so many things in life - career relationships renovations or home construction holidays business growth budget savings the list goes on… But equally important as the planning component is the review, revise and adjust components. Sometimes we have a [...]
