We have often explained that building a property portfolio is a slow and steady process. It is not a get rich quick scheme. To make this type of investment effective you must develop and/or follow a system. Let’s be honest, almost anyone can make money during a...

Not all properties are made equal and not all properties are “investment grade.” Actually, many are not! Investment-grade properties should double in value every 7 to 12 years which equates to around 7% to 10% annual compounding growth rate. In many countries,...

While many people generalise about “the” property market there are many submarkets in every country. To better understand property markets, investors need to be familiar and recognize property cycles or what’s sometimes referred to as the property clock. The...

In many countries, obtaining finance to purchase properties can be difficult. The stringent lending criteria of the banks, including steep deposit requirements, as well as affordability assessments continues to make it difficult for buyers to obtain home loans to...

In general, the property market is driven by owner occupiers who make up around 70% of all transactions. However, property booms are driven by investors and their F.O.M.O (Fear Of Missing Out). Similarly, property downturns are intensified by investor fear just like...

Emotions play an important role in some of the most important decisions we make but when it comes to investing, emotions can do more damage than good. Most of us think we’re making rational choices but when it comes to financial matters in reality we’re often not....