Many people ask me: “When is the best time to buy an investment property?”

Is it when you’ve completely paid off your own mortgage? Or before you’ve paid off your own home, when you’re still many decades from retirement?

If buying your dream home is already out of your budget, do you hope the market falls or do you rentvest to get a foot in now?

Should you buy when the market is going through a growth phase so you can gain quick equity? Or wait till the market cools and you can negotiate a better deal?

Brisbane has taken the lead as Australia’s fastest growing city according to the CoreLogic statistics released today. Having increased in median values by 2.54% in the month October, the Brisbane market outperformed Sydney (1.5%) and Melbourne (0.99%) thanks to affordability and liveability.

There is a misconception about property investing that it’s only for “rich” people.

The belief is that you’ve got to have a lot of money, savings and wealth behind you, before you can even afford to get started.

Who have you inspired along your investment journey?

Our company has grown from humble beginnings through the strength of word of mouth and simply working hard to help as many investors as we can. That is why we greatly appreciate the many of you who have introduced family, friends, and colleagues to Active Property Investing (API).

If you know anyone who can benefit from our unique service, or perhaps someone who has been trying to invest but needs help to get started, you can *refer-a-friend and potentially qualify for this initiative.

It’s been 18 months since the pandemic first swept into Australia. Since then, the COVID outbreak has been a catalyst to change both the way we live and what we value about the places we live in.

And while COVID itself isn’t going to stick around at this intense level forever, its legacy is likely to last quite some time.

One big change we’re seeing is the fact that people value different things about their homes. They now want to be closer and more connected to their communities, which has prompted the trend of “20 minute cities”.

Recently, we were very fortunate to be named as one of 15 Australian Property Experts to Watch in 2021 by the Australian Business Journal. This is a great achievement for us as a business, as it recognises our position as trailblazers in the property world.

Our goal has been to change the way people interact with a property company. We operate with a real ‘people first’ mentality, but we’re also driven by a strong sense of right and wrong, and we let the facts and figures dictate the way forward.

As a long-time sponsor of Global Village Housing (GVH) we are so thrilled that they have achieved an incredible milestone for a grassroots organisation that is literally changing the lives of thousands of people. 

Investing in a property can be one of the most financially rewarding decisions you ever make. It can also be a decision that drains your finances. So how do you increase your chances of buying an investment property that builds your wealth? The difference between successful property investors and those who struggle comes down to a few simple but very important factors.

WOW! We made The Australian Business Journal’s “15 Australian Property Experts to Watch in 2021” list.

We have pulled through one of the most unusual years in business, and one for the history books. To be recognised in this category is a true testament to the grit and determination of our team and your unwavering support. Thank you!

As June 30 rapidly approaches and we all prepare for the end of the Financial Year, we wanted to let you know about something we have just been made aware of – how the Australian Taxation Office collects data from the property management industry.