Why Should I Use a QPIA?
Now is the Time to Invest in Property If you’ve been considering investing in property, now is the perfect time to do it. People are literally jumping over themselves to buy investment properties thanks to interest rates being at a historic low. Owning an investment property has never been more affordable – so don’t become […]
What is a QPIA?
Having a great team around you is the first step to success if you’re looking to invest in property, and the first step to finding a great team is making sure they have the appropriate qualifications. You can start by ensuring your Property Investment Advisor is a QPIA… …wait, what does that mean, exactly? what […]
Too Late to Buy An Investment Property?
Too Late to Buy Investment Property? Are you in your 40s or 50s with no investment property or other investments, minimal superannuation and are panicking about your financial future? Stress no more, because wealth-creation through property has absolutely no age limit. While most property experts strongly advise beginning an investment property journey as early as […]
The 5 Types of Property Investors You Don’t Want to Be
At Prospa Property Advisory we see a number of different types of property investors. The type of investor you are can affect the decisions you make throughout the investment process, and ultimately, the kind of returns you can receive. Many would-be property investors lack the correct mindset to be successful with property. So, to make […]
The Business of Being an Investor
How is Owning an investment property like having a business? For some investors, the process of securing an asset might seem like the most challenging step in building wealth.Hunting down an opportunity, negotiating terms with stakeholders, engaging professional advisors and ensuring contract completion and handover can seem exhausting. Once the keys are in hand […]
8 Reasons to Build Your Next Investment Property
At Prospa Property Advisory we regularly speak with investors about the benefits of building a brand new investment property, rather than buying an established property. I know what you’re thinking: it sounds like a headache, particularly if you’ve never built a home before. Or, if you’ve had a negative experience with a builder before this […]
7 Location Warning Signs for Property Investors
Location, location, location—a golden rule in property investment that helps investors ensure long-term growth for their assets, but how can they determine where NOT to invest? Location stands as one of the most crucial considerations for investors before buying a property as it determines the level and quality of supply and demand as well as […]
Importance of a Property Investment Advisor
I sat down with some clients, Michael and Claire a few years ago – and yes, they are happy for me to tell their story. They had been researching the market for a long time before being referred to my service by one of my clients. They were a time-poor, educated, professional couple with a […]
Building the Best Property Investment Advisory Team
Our world has evolved to the point where specialisation is now common place across a range of disciplines. In truth, most of us excel at something – a particular talent we perform at a well-above-average standard. It therefore follows that in other fields, there will be qualified folk who can tackle tasks that […]
Breaking the Costly ‘Do Nothing’ Cycle
Every year as we head into the new financial year, many taxpayers will be preparing tax returns and reliving the previous 12 months through the lens of credit card and bank statements. Without doubt, a number will realise they’ve, once again, failed to make investment plans to maximise their financial position both now and into […]