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Planning for your property investment is an important step...

As experts in the field of investment planning, we have developed tried and tested property investment strategies that have proven to be successful in achieving long lasting financial freedom and independence.
Our articles on investment strategies below will give you some insightful tips on property investment and other news worthy stories from Australia and around the globe.

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Paying your home mortgage off first is the right way to go, isn't it? No! And we'll show you why.
Australians are saving post the GFC, and research shows that 45% of Australian families are ahead on their mortgage repayments. However, is paying off your mortgage the best use of available cash? We think not, and here's why…

Forget the politics. The Budget spells good news for Australia.
Politics aside, the 2011-12 budget has been built around the massive opportunity that is the export boom Mark 2. The bottom line means there are good times ahead for all of us.

'Aussie John' Symonds on reasons for high house prices
"The government is largely to blame for the high price of Australian homes" – says Aussie John – "and they need to fix it." We agree!

The Big Four Banks Go to War
The advertising war among the 'big four' banks is rising in intensity. Is it a phony clash in the fight for market share, or will consumers be the winners?

2011 is the year of the Rabbit. So don't be a bunny, take control of the boiler instead!
We all face a challenging year, yet one that is filled with great opportunity. How it ends up for you is in your hands, not chance.

The Attack on Pearl Harbour – December 1941
Sixty-five years ago, on the morning of 7 December 1941, "a date which will live in infamy," according to President Roosevelt, the Japanese Imperial Navy conducted a surprise military strike against the United States naval base at Hawaii...

Would you like the government to give you the money for your home?
Property investors can benefit from an annual depreciation allowance that can pay off their property. How good is that?

A strong Aussie Dollar makes us feel… strong!
The Aussie Dollar has reached its highest value against the US greenback since it was floated in December 1983. What does that mean for us?

Australia still the Lucky Country
A recent research report shows that Australians are very satisfied with their lives. Well planned and well managed finances help promote this feeling of well-being.*

Spring is sprung, the grass has rizz…
Spring heralds the start of a new housing season, and those ready to make a move will find it to be a buyers’ market.

“Sustainable Australia” – What’s your view?
The record population growth and a ‘Big Australia’ have ended up as a political football. What’s it all about, and what does it mean for you?

Steady as she goes
Unchanged interest rates offer stability and flexibility to investors.

You can invest in property while others are busy saving
The deposit for your second property might be lying beneath your feet!

Australian jobs rebound as economy heats up
Over 30,000 full time jobs were created in March 2010 as the economy goes from strength to strength, increasing the demand for workers particularly in sectors linked to the resources boom.

Tips on the investor mindset
We’ve all read the amazing success stories of investors like Warren Buffett and Donald Trump. Part of their cult-like following is the knack they have to reach us through their sayings...

Chinese New Year – The Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year is here. It’s the longest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar, and which this year arrives on February 14.

Time is the key to everything
Whether it’s your career, your financial future, your fitness levels, your relaxation, or your relationships, “TIME” is the concept that lies at the heart of everything you do and everything you achieve.

Have you harnessed the power of positive thinking?
There is consensus that there is a direct relationship between the thoughts we choose to hold in our minds, and the resulting outcomes in our lives.

Act now for all your happy new years
A future that includes financial freedom and independence does not happen by chance.

Massive bank rip-off gains momentum
Fresh from announcing a combined $13.69 billion in profits, 3 of the 4 big banks have jacked up their rates by more than the 0.25 per cent announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday last week.

The investment clock is always ticking
Where are we in the investment cycle right now, on the clock face that never stands still?

How do we get a start in investment property if we don’t already own a property?
Many of our readers already own a home of their own and can use it as equity to buy an investment property. If you are not so fortunate, here’s what you can do to get going.

Are you being held captive to fear?
Halloween is a good time to expand on fear. What is it about fear that makes us so scared, and so frightened to act?

The Big Four Take Control
The Big Four banks have taken control of Australian home loans. What can you do to flex your muscles and get the best possible deal?

“Investment property? I’ll ask my accountant.”
While accountants can play an invaluable role in the investment property chain, when it comes to specific investment property strategies, you may be better served consulting a turn-key specialist in the field, like McCarthy Group

Warren Buffett – A lighthouse investor and philanthropist
Warren Buffett is one of the most astute investors ever. By 2008 he had amassed $62 billion in wealth to become the world’s richest person, and is gradually giving most of it away to charities.

The Kiwi fruit – treasure in the backyard
Today’s massive Kiwi fruit export industry is an example of the huge value that can exist in your own backyard.

Understanding fear
Fear is a natural emotional response to a perceived risk or threat. While its role is to protect us, fear can be unhelpful in preventing us from benefiting from experiences and opportunities.

Are you in control of your destiny?
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

Let’s accept the setback, and invest to recover lost ground
Australian households have lost $602 million* since the Global Financial Crisis began. We need to dust ourselves off, get back on the horse, and invest positively to make up lost ground.

Are you too busy earning a living to make any money?
AuIf you’re too busy earning a living and too time-poor to invest, you’ll end up asset-poor as a result. Guaranteed. You need a change of priorities to put your wealth creation first.

Aussies are 36% poorer after GFC
Australian households have lost 36% of their financial wealth since the economic crisis began. It will take years to get back...

The beauty of owning your own home – and retiring mortgage free
A fully-paid off home of your own is the most valuable asset you can have when you enter retirement. However, reaching this goal needs planning and a disciplined strategy.

Bad news sells papers – positive news builds confidence
Sometimes it feels like reporters and politicians are falling over each other in an attempt to present the gloomiest picture possible.

In closing
The core difference between those who take the plunge and invest, and those who don’t.

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Property Investment Tips

Planning for your property investment is an important step...

Forget the politics. The Budget spells good news for Australia. Politics aside, the 2011-12 budget has been built around the massive opportunity that is the export boom Mark 2. The bottom line means there are good times ahead for all of us.

'Aussie John' Symonds on reasons for high house prices "The government is largely to blame for the high price of Australian homes" – says Aussie John – "and they need to fix it." We agree!

The Big Four Banks Go to War The advertising war among the 'big four' banks is rising in intensity. Is it a phony clash in the fight for market share, or will consumers be the winners?

2011 is the year of the Rabbit. So don't be a bunny, take control of the boiler instead! We all face a challenging year, yet one that is filled with great opportunity. How it ends up for you is in your hands, not chance.

The Attack on Pearl Harbour – December 1941 Sixty-five years ago, on the morning of 7 December 1941, "a date which will live in infamy," according to President Roosevelt, the Japanese Imperial Navy conducted a surprise military strike against the United States naval base at Hawaii...

Would you like the government to give you the money for your home? Property investors can benefit from an annual depreciation allowance that can pay off their property. How good is that?

A strong Aussie Dollar makes us feel… strong! The Aussie Dollar has reached its highest value against the US greenback since it was floated in December 1983. What does that mean for us?

Australia still the Lucky Country A recent research report shows that Australians are very satisfied with their lives. Well planned and well managed finances help promote this feeling of well-being.*

Spring is sprung, the grass has rizz… Spring heralds the start of a new housing season, and those ready to make a move will find it to be a buyers’ market.

“Sustainable Australia” – What’s your view? The record population growth and a ‘Big Australia’ have ended up as a political football. What’s it all about, and what does it mean for you?

Steady as she goes Unchanged interest rates offer stability and flexibility to investors.

You can invest in property while others are busy saving The deposit for your second property might be lying beneath your feet!

Australian jobs rebound as economy heats up Over 30,000 full time jobs were created in March 2010 as the economy goes from strength to strength, increasing the demand for workers particularly in sectors linked to the resources boom.

Tips on the investor mindset We’ve all read the amazing success stories of investors like Warren Buffett and Donald Trump. Part of their cult-like following is the knack they have to reach us through their sayings...

Chinese New Year – The Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year is here. It’s the longest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar, and which this year arrives on February 14.

Time is the key to everything Whether it’s your career, your financial future, your fitness levels, your relaxation, or your relationships, “TIME” is the concept that lies at the heart of everything you do and everything you achieve.

Have you harnessed the power of positive thinking? There is consensus that there is a direct relationship between the thoughts we choose to hold in our minds, and the resulting outcomes in our lives.

Act now for all your happy new years A future that includes financial freedom and independence does not happen by chance.

Massive bank rip-off gains momentum Fresh from announcing a combined $13.69 billion in profits, 3 of the 4 big banks have jacked up their rates by more than the 0.25 per cent announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday last week.

The investment clock is always ticking Where are we in the investment cycle right now, on the clock face that never stands still?

How do we get a start in investment property if we don’t already own a property? Many of our readers already own a home of their own and can use it as equity to buy an investment property. If you are not so fortunate, here’s what you can do to get going.

Are you being held captive to fear? Halloween is a good time to expand on fear. What is it about fear that makes us so scared, and so frightened to act?

The Big Four Take Control The Big Four banks have taken control of Australian home loans. What can you do to flex your muscles and get the best possible deal?

“Investment property? I’ll ask my accountant.” While accountants can play an invaluable role in the investment property chain, when it comes to specific investment property strategies, you may be better served consulting a turn-key specialist in the field, like McCarthy Group

Warren Buffett – A lighthouse investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett is one of the most astute investors ever. By 2008 he had amassed $62 billion in wealth to become the world’s richest person, and is gradually giving most of it away to charities.

The Kiwi fruit – treasure in the backyard Today’s massive Kiwi fruit export industry is an example of the huge value that can exist in your own backyard.

Understanding fear Fear is a natural emotional response to a perceived risk or threat. While its role is to protect us, fear can be unhelpful in preventing us from benefiting from experiences and opportunities.

Are you in control of your destiny? “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

Let’s accept the setback, and invest to recover lost ground Australian households have lost $602 million* since the Global Financial Crisis began. We need to dust ourselves off, get back on the horse, and invest positively to make up lost ground.

Are you too busy earning a living to make any money? AuIf you’re too busy earning a living and too time-poor to invest, you’ll end up asset-poor as a result. Guaranteed. You need a change of priorities to put your wealth creation first.

Aussies are 36% poorer after GFC Australian households have lost 36% of their financial wealth since the economic crisis began. It will take years to get back...

The beauty of owning your own home – and retiring mortgage free A fully-paid off home of your own is the most valuable asset you can have when you enter retirement. However, reaching this goal needs planning and a disciplined strategy.

Bad news sells papers – positive news builds confidence Sometimes it feels like reporters and politicians are falling over each other in an attempt to present the gloomiest picture possible.

In closing The core difference between those who take the plunge and invest, and those who don’t.