The recent decision by the RBA to raise interest rates may have surprised some people. While some argue that rates have already increased significantly and coupled with rising living costs, this could eventually control inflation, it is important to recognise the persistent threat that high inflation poses to an economy. Furthermore, central banks aim to …
Property investors should think about the investment returns they can anticipate over the next decade and beyond. This process assists in shaping realistic expectations to make informed financial decisions. It’s most advisable to create these expectations based on evidence and data. The past decade has delivered below average returns The chart displayed below illustrates the …
Readers of this blog own property or intend to purchase it in the future, whether for owner occupied or investment purposes. Property is an excellent asset class for accumulating and preserving wealth. This is primarily due to its fundamental nature as a necessity, its historical tendency to appreciate in value, and the relatively lower level …
Navigating the stock market in the coming years may prove challenging, primarily because markets need to adapt to higher interest rates. Whilst there are significant risks to avoid, I also believe there are promising opportunities worth considering. Do these 3 things to successfully invest in stock markets To maximise your investment returns in the stock …
In 2007, laws changed to allow SMSFs to borrow for property investments if they met specific compliance rules. This led to a surge in super-funded property investments from 2007 to 2017, totalling around $45 billion. However, major banks withdrew SMSF borrowing products between 2017 and 2018 and super contribution rules were tightened, making this strategy …
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have gained significant popularity in the past 8 years, with total investments in Australian ETFs soaring from $20 billion in mid-2015 to over $150 billion by mid-2023, representing a remarkable growth rate of more than 27%. This surge can be attributed to the compelling advantages ETFs offer over traditional managed funds. …
A property’s value is typically divided into two components: the land value and the value of any improvements, such as the dwelling. Conventionally, land tends to appreciate over time, while buildings depreciate as they get older and suffer more wear and tear. However, the rise in construction costs poses an interesting question: what impact does …
Many people face two financial planning challenges. Firstly, their projected super balance may not be enough to fund their desired living expenses in retirement. Secondly, they would like to enjoy the flexibility of being able to reduce working hours (or even retire in full) in their 50’s. Often, the solution to these two financial …
Despite bearish property price forecasts over the past few years, capital city markets have proven to be very resilient. I note that Westpac joined other major banks last week by revising its property price growth forecast higher to 7% for the 2023 calendar year. However, Perth is the outlier. Its median house price has only …
Many people can be very focused on repaying their home loan in full before they begin investing. They are so averse to debt that they cannot envisage doing anything else until their home loan is gone. However, often this isn’t the best approach to take. At some point, investing is more important that debt reduction. …
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