A Newbies Guide To Navigating The Australian Property Investment Market And How To Invest With Confidence
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A Newbies Guide To Navigating The Australian Property Investment Market And How To Invest With Confidence

It is common for new property investors to feel overwhelmed when thinking that property investment might be the way that they achieve their wealth creation goals. In order to invest with confidence you need to calm or control as best you can any fears you might have. This is more easily done with the right…

Invest now, retire later – Why retirement property like “Retirement Cities” are in Australia’s future
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Invest now, retire later – Why retirement property like “Retirement Cities” are in Australia’s future

Retirement may seem eons away but it is never too early to invest in your retirement plans. Wouldn’t you like to enjoy a more stress-free lifestyle in your golden years by making a few wise decisions today. Those decisions need to include suitable choices for retirement living. There has been much focus on retirement housing…

Commercial property fortunes in Sydney eclipses Singapore’s softening rental market
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Commercial property fortunes in Sydney eclipses Singapore’s softening rental market

Singapore or Sydney? Both are world-class cities for both residential and commercial property investment. But in the world of real estate not all things are created equal. Statistics have revealed that Sydney ranks as the second most favoured city in the Asia Pacific area for commercial real estate, placing it above Singapore. The increased activity…

Buy things that Central Bankers haven’t been buying
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Buy things that Central Bankers haven’t been buying

It’s been an interesting time since the last news article went out where the saying “Much ado about nothing” could be viewed as a paradox. We have seen global markets continue their run of serenity in a world that seems to becoming ever more challenging for investment professionals and investors alike. The VIX or global volatility…

The New RBA 1.5% Rate: What This means for Australian Property Investors
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The New RBA 1.5% Rate: What This means for Australian Property Investors

As I speculated last Monday, the June quarter CPI report gave the Governor enough ammunition to act. The Reserve Bank said a rate cut will create “room for even stronger growth” as the inflation rate is set to remain below its target range and risks in the housing market abate. Read more.. The Reserve Bank…

The Post Budget and pre-Election update
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The Post Budget and pre-Election update

Hi Everyone, As we head into the end of the Financial Year for 2016 in Australia, I think it is worth looking at some of the perhaps surprising data that has appeared. Australia’s economy added jobs in April and the unemployment rate held at a 2 1/2 year low of 5.7 % as the number…

6 Steps to Get Started Investing in Property
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6 Steps to Get Started Investing in Property

For the majority of us, we’ve all considered investing in property but may not know where to start. Our goal at Wise Guru is to ensure that our clients are educated and empowered to make informed decisions when it comes to investing. As a result, we’ve put together our top 6 steps to get started…

Investing in Property for Your Retirement
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Investing in Property for Your Retirement

If you’re an Australian expat living and working in Singapore, without mandatory superannuation contributions, it’s important that you have an alternative retirement strategy in place. Investing in property can be a highly profitable strategy. With property prices in Australia climbing by approximately 10% in 2015, it’s no surprise that many are using residential property to…

5 TOP TIPS for International Investors in Australian Property
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5 TOP TIPS for International Investors in Australian Property

Australian property is a popular destination for international investors looking for lower risk and consistent capital growth. We’ve outlined 5 top tips as a guide for international buyers looking to get started in investing in Australian residential property. 1. Yield or Capital Growth Rental yields in Australia will tend to range between 3 – 5%,…

‘The New Normal’ – The Future for Australia’s Interest Rates
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‘The New Normal’ – The Future for Australia’s Interest Rates

I thought it would be relevant to share my thoughts about this concept that I keep hearing over and over from Fund Managers (especially in the Fixed Income markets) that we have entered a “New Age” of lower rates for longer. My experience in the past is that every cycle brings about this paradigm shift…

The Successful Property Investor’s Checklist for Australian Property Investment

The Successful Property Investor’s Checklist for Australian Property Investment

Here are our top tips for new and experienced property investors, our Successful Property Investor’s Checklist for Australian property investment advice. These 7 tips will give you a guide to the important considerations for your own property investment firm. 1.    Find Your Point of Difference Location is one of the major driving forces behind finding…