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Attention property investors: Here's how to choose your suburb with confidence

Posted by Chris Collard on 2 March 2017
Attention property investors: Here's how to choose your suburb with confidence
3 things you ought to know before deciding where to buy. Today more than ever, knowing where to buy an investment property requires some serious leg work. We're talking about online research, face-to-face meetings, working the phones, and even hitting up social media channels. Because the more inside information you obtain about the area you invest in, the greater your peace of mind knowing you have made a smart financial move. The good news is there is a lot of information...
Posted in:Property InvestmentSmart Money ManagementBuilding Wealth  

Investing in property for beginners

Posted by Mark Attard on 2 March 2017
Investing in property for beginners
Don't invest in property before asking yourself these 3 important questions. Have you heard it can be surprisingly low-cost to purchase an investment property ? Well, that's often the case, so why do the majority of Australian property investors stop at just property ? Before you jump in, ask yourself these three questions.
What return do I expect from the property ?
Mistake number one that many people make, is investing in property because they believe it is t...
Posted in:Property InvestmentUpgrading your HomeRetirementBuilding WealthUpgrade My Home  

3 effective ways to run your SMBs cash flow

Posted by Mark Attard on 28 February 2017
3 effective ways to run your SMBs cash flow
If you're a small business owner, here are a few simple steps worth taking to help keep your cash flow in check. You've probably noticed small business owners are often tight on time. And you're not alone if just the thought of finance admin is enough to make your palms sweat. To help get your cash flow in order giving you peace of mind as 2017 unfolds here are three easy ways to better manage your money. 1. Manage your cash flow online
Today, more than ever, tech...
Posted in:Small BusinessesSmart Money ManagementStarting a Business  

Understanding the property vs super debate

Posted by Chris Collard on 13 December 2016
Understanding the property vs super debate
Attention pre-retirees: Here are the pros and cons of buying an investment property versus investing in your superannuation. If you have a large sum of money and are tossing up whether to put down a deposit on an investment property or put it away in your super, there are many financial factors to consider. This report outlines the important pros and cons of the property vs super debate. READ MORE HERE To make your decisions about retirement more informed, visit the Finance...
Posted in:PropertySuperSuperannuation  

Should I lease or buy business real estate?

Posted by Chris Collard on 5 December 2016
Should I lease or buy business real estate?
The top financial considerations for business owners facing tough office space decisions. If you're a business owner trying to make the decision between leasing or buying business real estate, this is a must-read blog for you. To start with, this is a decision that could make or break your business. Careful thought must be given to things like the unique financial position of your business, tax, costs, future goals and growth or planned scaling back. Weighing up your commer...
Posted in:Small BusinessesSelf employedplanningreal estateBusiness real estateCommercial property  

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