03.03.23 With Australian inflation running at 7.8% (December 2022), many investors are focused on investing in assets that are positioned to generate attractive returns if inflation remains high looking forward. Residential property is generally regarded as one of those assets. However, the outlook for residential property is complicated by rising interest rates which are…
20.02.23 One of the investment decisions most Australian investors face is whether to invest in a retail investment fund. With this in mind, we discuss below what retail funds are and the benefits of investing in one. What are retail funds? A retail fund is an investment fund for individual investors who are…
09.02.23 Australia’s immigration inflow has long been an important property market driver as net immigration represents a large portion of the country’s population growth. The pandemic changed that between March 2020 and November 2021 with an estimated 473,000 immigrants not arriving as planned. That’s a substantial impact. However, the situation has reversed since Australia’s…
03.02.23 In times of economic uncertainty, many savvy investors turn to investment types that offer a sense of security. Fixed-income investments are a particularly attractive option for long-term, or ‘mum and dad’ investors looking to diversify and offset riskier assets. Depending on your financial goals and timeframe, fixed-income investments can offer many potential benefits…
18.11.22 Stamp duty is one of the more universally disliked taxes and has been the subject of intense debate for decades. Those against it often suggest a property tax as a more equitable alternative. NSW first home buyers can now make this choice for themselves. The NSW Government has just passed legislation which gives…
28.10.22 Funds management, or asset management, can be explained simply as the task of managing a pool of money on behalf of others with the end goal of maximising any returns. These could be tangible assets (such as equipment and real estate) or intangible assets (like intellectual property). Because the pooled capital is usually…
31.07.2022 With all the uncertainty currently in the home builder market, it’s never been more important to choose the right company to make your dream house become a reality. At Landen, we work closely with North Homes as our preferred builder for our land and home packages. To make sure that you have a home…