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  Investors and foreign buyers of Australian residential property are being hit hard by two forces, with the apartment market already feeling the heat. While money is cheap, getting access to funds is getting more difficult for local investors and foreign buyers. Foreign buyers are also...

  As longevity extends and the way we work is transformed, a new work-life model is replacing the traditional career path of the past. Those 55- to 65-year-old employees within your organisation have mostly followed a typical three-stage path involving education, career and retirement. It is a...

  With today’s low interest rates and cheap debt, many investors are finding themselves in a favourable cashflow position. But as the banks tighten their purse strings, investors need to think outside the square when it comes to gearing into further properties. So we give you...

[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] Michael answers Amanda’s question… “I bought an apartment in Hawthorn 8 years ago for $375,000 and today it’s worth around $500,000. It needs around $35,000 spent on renovations as it’s getting tired. I’m disappointed with it’s capital growth over the last 8...

  In today's show I am joined by buyer’s agent Rich Harvey and Chief Economist Dr Andrew Wilson to discuss how many properties you need in your portfolio to retire. Rich has a simple formula.   Transcript: Kevin:  First up, welcoming into the show, buyer’s agent Rich Harvey from...