In sharp contrast to last year’s budget which had a heavy focus on property, last week’s was relatively neutral. It happens to be a budget that will precede an election, so the government could possibly be conscious of not offending voters! Last year’s budget reforms were coloured by the perception of a never-ending increase in property value, at least for Sydney and Melbourne. Now that value growth has slowed, minds are turning towards concern about how far the market might drop in value.
Taking Advice from Your Parents, the Right Move or a Huge Mistake?
Parents can be a great resource for advice, sometimes whether you ask for it or not.
But should first time buyers be listening to parents when it comes to property planning and mortgage strategy?
We have contributed some thoughts to this piece by Daniel Butkovich, Advice Editor for Domain.
Beware of an Investment Sprinkled with a Little Lifestyle
The supposed holiday house often morphs into a quasi-investment property during the property selection process. This mutation can result in financial heartache.
David Johnston explains the financial impact of mixing holiday and investment in his latest article published on domain.com
Is SMSF Lending Living on Borrowed Time?
The Australian bureau of statistics (ABS) has decided to include SMSF debt, alongside all other personal and investment debt, when calculating the...
Fractional Property Investment – Is It Worth Getting A Fraction Of Your Foot In The Property Door?
David Johnston, Managing Director and Founder of Property Planning Australia, provides some insights for Domain.com.au on Fractional Investing.
Fractional investing can be likened to owning shares in a property, some of which are even tradable just like the share market, although there are various platforms available now with differing features.
Setting Your Property New Year’s Resolutions
David Johnston has been interviewed by Domain’s Daniel Butkovich and featured in his article, sharing the critical factors that will keep you on...