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What to do about the rental crisis – buy an investment property!

2023-06-27T20:17:21+10:00June 14th, 2023|Property investor|

With all the talk of the rental crisis in most of the capital cities across the country, there is an increasing interest in investing in property. It makes sense, right. In many areas, rental demand is sky high, yield is through the roof, vacancies are at an all time low and prices are good. If this has caught your interest, my number one piece [...]

What do you need to do to prepare for EOFY?

2023-06-07T10:45:11+10:00June 7th, 2023|Money management|

The end of financial year is coming in fast, and that probably means one of two things to you. EOFY Sale or Time to get things in order for the tax man. If you’re thinking sales, then just remember that it’s only a bargain if it’s something you actually need and will use or wear. Don’t fall into the temptation trap and get blinded [...]

It’s all about balance

2023-06-05T18:39:23+10:00May 31st, 2023|lifestyle|

Last weekend I took my team to Hamilton Island for two nights of R&R, team building, bonding and fun. Every day, Monday to Friday, 9am-ish to 5pm-ish, we’re together, working. Achieving our goals, aiming to surpass our customer’s expectations, beating deadlines, figuring out solutions, learning, growing and trying to do better. It’s been an incredibly tough environment for the past few years but despite [...]

Tips for dealing with the interest rate pinch

2023-06-05T17:56:28+10:00May 24th, 2023|Tips|

Lots of us are feeling the interest rate pinch and after such a long period of incredibly low rates on our mortgage, it’s not a nice feeling to be paying so much more that we’re used to. Even if we are able to negotiate a better rate for you, the rate will still be significantly higher than it was a year ago.  So we [...]

When is the right time to buy that house?

2023-05-18T10:42:44+10:00May 18th, 2023|Property Market|

When is the right time to buy property? This is one of the questions I am asked most often, but there is no secret formula that can give you a definitive answer. We don’t know when the market is going to turn, we don’t know when property demand and supply will be optimally balanced in your favour, we don’t know when your dream home [...]

We’ll help you buy that house

2023-05-18T10:30:24+10:00May 18th, 2023|First home buyer|

As a mortgage broker, my aim is to help people buy their dream home or investment property without getting under too much financial pressure. I want to help people see the possibilities and the steps needed to get into their first property, their next property, or even the steps towards building an investment portfolio. I want to give my clients direction and motivation rather [...]

Bring on 50!

2023-05-18T09:47:45+10:00May 10th, 2023|lifestyle|

Last week I celebrated a significant milestone birthday. And I celebrated well! During the cutting of the cake I had many calls for “make a wish”, and it had me stumped for a moment because I truly couldn’t think of anything to wish for. I realised that I had everything in life that I could wish for. I have a beautiful partner and [...]

When is the right time?

2023-05-03T09:36:40+10:00May 3rd, 2023|Next home, Uncategorized|

When is the right time to buy property? This is one of the questions I get asked most often, but there is no secret formula that can give you a definitive answer. We don’t know when the market is going to turn, we don’t know when property demand and supply will be optimally balanced in your favour, we don’t know when your dream home [...]

The value of love, gratitude and happiness

2023-04-27T10:54:12+10:00April 27th, 2023|lifestyle|

I’ve just finished reading Anh Do’s biography, The Happiest Refugee, and it has left me with an immense feeling of happiness and gratitude. What an amazing man, family and life! From a toddler who nearly lost his life at the hands of pirates whilst at sea escaping a communist regime, to a household name and one of Australia’s most loved celebrities, the man and [...]

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