Buying a property

Many older Australians are sitting on substantial wealth to fund their downsizing purchase. They have seen the value of their homes grow 412% over the last 25 years.   Of the older homeowners who have not yet downsized, about 15 per cent have strong intentions to...

With the market stabilising and owners of large homes now selling, expect to see more stock come to market. As confidence grows, downsizers will be listing to sell and seeking quality apartments that offer lifestyle benefits in prime locations, minus the maintenance. Adrian Wilson specialises in...

A burning question for anyone buying a property as a principal place of residence or as an investment – Should I risk buying an apartment that could be poorly constructed or worse could catch fire?  Don O’Rorke is the CEO of one of Australasia’s largest...

When a business commences operation, it is important to concentrate on cash flow and establishing the business.   It's probably wise not to outlay unnecessary capital until the business is established. Over time, the choice may be out of the owner’s hands as growth, and the...