If you purchased a home in the last few years, chances are the property is worth a lot more today than when you bought it. In mid-2019, the median home value across Australia’s capital cities was $592,135. Today, that figure has soared to $715,100. It’s a 21% gain that goes straight to your home equity. …
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Most retired renters in Australia live in poverty, whereas very few retired homeowners suffer the same fate, according to a key finding of the federal government’s Retirement Income Review. Could there be a better argument for owning a fully paid-off family home in retirement? The review found that housing is an important component of voluntary …
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There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are on top of your mortgage. Your home, for most people, is likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your life, next to your car. This has become even more so in recent years. When I bought my first property, the ratio of the cost of my …
Despite our many years of investing experience, it has taken us a long time to understand what commercial property is and isn’t. There’s no point in investing your hard-earned money if you don’t really “get” how it works and how you can make money from it. So let’s dive right in so you can really …
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Proposals by the NSW government to give home buyers the choice of paying land tax rather than an upfront stamp duty could save thousands in the initial years of homeownership, according to experts. “We are proposing a once-in-a-generation reform to make homeownership more affordable and achievable, and the engagement and interest from across all segments …
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