The home owner’s dilemma – pay down the mortgage, or invest?
The home owner’s dilemma – pay down the mortgage, or invest? Owning a home is still the great Australian dream, but for many mortgage holders there’s a question lingering in the back of their minds – could they be earning more money if they invest in shares? The answer isn’t exactly a science, but there are some principles savvy investors can follow. The goal of any […]
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7 Essential tips for buying your first home
7 Essential tips for buying your first home 1. Get into a ‘mortgage payment’ pattern ASAP You may have already been saving for a house, or paying rent towards a property, but the psychology of these payments can be very different to servicing a mortgage. It is easy to get complacent with a savings plan and say to yourself “Not this month, its […]
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Self Managed Superannuation Funds and Property Investment
Self Managed Superannuation Funds and Property Investment Property investing through your self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) can be a great way to create wealth for your retirement. Investing in property can be an effective way to diversify your superannuation investments, and any income from the investment property, including capital gains, may be taxed at concessional rates. This could mean a financial saving […]
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Thinking about buying an investment property?
Thinking about buying an investment property? Australians love nothing more than buying property. Investing in bricks and mortar is a comforting and often easy investment decision for many investors, particularly those who feel  at ease with buying something tangible. This love affair has only deepened since legislation changed to allow Self Managed Superannuation funds to borrow for property investment in 2007. […]
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