investment property

Dear Paul, I am a self-funded retiree and 61. I have a mortgage on one of my properties ($380,000) and about $60,000 in a super fund (been contributing $5000 a year for the last seven years). Should I withdraw all funds in super and put it in the mortgage? ... More

Almost one in two Aussies say that property is their first choice when it comes to investing but many feel overwhelmed by the number of steps required to purchase a property. Once you have saved up your deposit, here is a step-by-step guide to have ... More

Where would you invest $10,000 ? We spoke to eight finance experts to find out what they would do with such a windfall. The advice I would give myself is the same I would give to any of my clients - firstly, let's have a good look in the mirror ... More

Maintaining records goes hand-in-hand with investing - making tax time easier and helping you track your portfolio's performance. When you start out investing, it can seem as though you're being swamped by paperwork. So it's important to ... More

New South Wales (NSW) residents could soon be free of compulsory stamp duty, after NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet proposed a move away from it in favour of a land tax. The proposed changes, announced as part of the 2020-21 state budget and open for ... More

When we think about DIY, we think about saving money. With the economic hardship dumped on us by COVID-19, it could seem like the way to go when managing or selling property. But is it truly worth it? The answer is either possibly, no, or not if you ... More

It's a stubborn myth that costs investors millions, but the properties on The Block 2020 are disproving it once and for all. It is a widely held belief that only new properties hold depreciable value, but there are more than $14 million dollars ... More

In times of uncertainty it is human nature that we return to the familiar, to what we know we can trust. And for many Australian investors, this often means property. A tangible asset we can see and feel, you don't need specialist skills or knowledge ... More

As with most assets, property has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Values are dipping into the negative, migration has ground to a halt and at a certain point the banks will be forced to wind back mortgage relief. All of these factors are ... More

Hi Paul, We have recently purchased a vacant block of land and are going to build a new home to live in. The total value of the land and house is about $900,000 and it should be completed in June 2021. We paid off our current townhouse, valued at $630,000 ... More