The media loves to report on negativity and use fear, a very powerful emotion to grab our attention. It’s far more interesting to print `property values will plummet’ than to promote something positive. Friends, colleagues and family can also have this affected...

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...