Think big - be, do, have Traditional thinking – and common sense – leads us to believe that the formula for achievement is, Have Do Be Once I have what I desire, I can do the right things and then be the person I want to be. You...
Setting goals, especially long-term goals, feels fantastic – after all, through understanding where you want to be, progress is already being made. Yet most goals and aspirations remain unfulfilled, not because they aren't compelling enough, and not because there was not enough action taken by the...
There are plenty of arguments either way – on one side are the renters, keen to avoiding mortgages and debt. On the other, are the homeownership advocates who will tell you the downsides of paying off someone else's mortgage. In the end, there is only one...
Most people don't worry about tax season until it's upon them, and with good reason – taxes are mind-blowingly boring. But a good tax refund can provide a boost to the coffers and a nice surprise if unexpected. But surprises aren't as good as planning, at...
Queensland has experienced many ups and downs over the last few years. The global financial crisis meant that the head offices of many organisations left the state, either to be consolidated or moved to a city with a dense population base. The end of...
At Belouis Investment Group we've got services that we are good at – tax minimisation, mortgage reduction, and access to some great properties. But our real strength lies in our understanding of the Queensland property market. It's no secret that many experts consider Sydney and...
The property market has, like any other industry, number of variables that will impact directly upon the values. market fluctuations are just part of being a property investor, but good property investors understand the reasons behind those fluctuations, and can make qualified decisions as a...
If you've ever invested in the stock market will have an appreciation for the sleepless nights and pain and suffering that can be caused by market volatility. You can watch online as the markets, and your stock, increases and decreases, and the value of your...
However, most property investors begin with evaluating their finances at a very basic level – "Can we afford repayments, and is our loan approved?" And then moving straight to evaluating the market – "What areas shall we buy in?" while this appears logical at first...
This week we are talking about the best time to buy property. The old cliché says that the ideal time to buy property is yesterday, and the next best time is today. However, this is a massive oversimplification. In fact, a better title for this...