Why are we still nervous in the face of economic uncertainty? Is now the right time to buy?

by Alexander Gibson | May 27, 2022 | Articles

With the election over, have we become more certain about the future? Probably not. This idea of uncertainty of the future is much higher now than three to five years ago. But was it easier to predict the future in 2017? Was “Is now the right time to buy?”...

Looking to ‘add value’ to the attic space of an apartment [Cautionary Tale]

by Alexander Gibson | May 11, 2022 | Articles

Have you seen a top-floor apartment that has the potential to add value to the attic space? A common marketing strategy for agents that sell top-floor apartments is to spruik the potential to use the attic space as the main draw card for the property. This attempts to...

Why you shouldn’t worry about interest rates and elections

by Alexander Gibson | Apr 27, 2022 | Articles

Why should you worry about interest rates and elections? Will interest rates will go up? They probably will. The stock market will ebb and flow but gradually grow over the long term. It probably will. House prices will continue to rise. They probably will. We are...

Here’s how to pick the top of the property market [Realistic Guide]

by Alexander Gibson | Mar 29, 2022 | Articles

Before I answer the question ‘Here’s how to pick the top or even bottom of the market?’ What do Ash Barty, Keith Miller, and Shane Gould all have in common? Yes, they are all Australian, but they are all athletes who retired at the peak of their...

‘Rentvesting?’ [3 Tough Questions to Ask Yourself]

by Alexander Gibson | Feb 28, 2022 | Articles

The phenomenon of “rentvesting” has been popular with people wanting to get their foot onto the property ladder while not giving up their particular lifestyle. Like with most investments, the opportunity cost of choosing one investment opportunity over...