FinancePath has been named as a finalist in The Adviser Better Business Awards for Best Customer Service. Director Chris Collard said “this prestigious award validates the passion, hard-work and dedication of our committed customer service team and their ability to consistently bring a GREAT customer experience to life”. “We are humbled to be recognised as an industry leader and are proud to be named as a finalist in the Better Business Awards 2022”.   Editor o...

The first step to successful property investment is to understand your financial position and borrowing capacity. Investors need to have a clear understanding of what their goals are before investing in the property market if they are to maximise their chances of success. This will include determining if the goal is capital gains or generating cash flow, if it is a long term or short term strategy, and what kind of financing is required. One of the biggest attractions of investing in ...

It turns out, not all property investors are the same. While buying property is one thing they all have in common, that’s where the similarities can end. Every type of investor has a different approach to real estate. Some are hungry to enter the market without compromising their existing lifestyle, while others have their eye on a quick DIY flipping project. But most fall into one of four categories. Which of these are you most like? Rentvestors Rentvestors are often...

Investing in property is a sound part of any investment strategy for individuals that are focused, educated and proactive. Property investment has long been a favourite with Australians and with good reason. Over generations and numerous market cycles it has delivered solid returns and created lasting wealth for many. It is not as complex as investments such as stocks, shares, bonds or other financial products and the investment principles involved in property are relatively simple. With th...

Existing home owners have an advantage over first time buyers when it comes to breaking into property investment. Depending on how long you’ve owned your own home and whether it has increased in value over the years, there’s a good chance that you could have the deposit for your first investment property already locked away in equity in your home. Equity refers to the difference between the value of your property and what you owe. If the value of your property increases over...