In the Media
Thoughts on the Sydney property market and property ownership
After a few years in hibernation, Sydney house prices are now starting to head North. There is no question there has been a distinct increase in buying activity especially over the past 2 to 3 months.
There are a few factors which are bubbling away pushing prices higher worth a quick...
Best financial advisors in Sydney
Many people have found us at FinancialAdvisor.com.au after searching for the 'best financial advisors Sydney' or 'financial advisor sydney' in google.
We at FinancialAdvisor.com.au have been helping Sydney siders make good finance decisions since 2001. Whether you are starting out or nearing retirement, have a think about making an obligation free appointment...
Interviewed on Triple J – Buying property with friends
Last week I was asked to appear on Triple J to discuss buying property with friends and family.
The interview starts at 18 minutes and some tips and points to consider are discussed. Below are a few tips from the interview:
- Have a Will so that in something happens, the property...
How to start out in the share market
It’s never too early to get started in the share market, and thanks to the internet it has never been easier.
Whilst it may be easy to start trading shares online, it’s not quite so easy to start making money from it unless you know what you’re doing or have an...
What to consider when buying your first property
Making the decision to buy your first home is an exciting one, but there are a number of important factors that you need to consider first.
Is now the right time?
Purchasing your first home is a huge commitment to make, especially if you’ve spent the rest of your life living with...
Unclaimed super
There has been recent change in superannuation legislation that will affect thousands of Australians and many will not know the impact of this change.
The Federal Government has recently passed law that allows the Australian Tax Office to receive more lost and unclaimed super accounts. If effect, the changes are as...
The SMSF Dilemma (“should I or shouldn’t I”)
It’s rare these days to discuss superannuation without the topic of self managed super coming up.
The number of self managed super funds has grown dramatically over the last decade, and today around 30% of all retirement savings are held in such funds.
With this in mind, how do you know whether...
Get your finances sorted in the new year
Happy new year from James Gerrard and everyone at FinancialAdvisor.com.au. We have been busy since 1 January booking in people from around Sydney who have contacted us as part of their new years resolution to sort out their finances and financial planning. Below is a list of the top 10...
Quoted in The Australian Financial Review on shares and dividends
The article was discussing the lowering interest rate environment and the alternatives people have to holding cash. I was asked to comment on moving clients from cash into shares. In 2012, there has been a pretty strong bias towards stocks that pay high dividends. Companies such as Telstra and the...
Written for The Australian – Over 50s discover it’s tough to get a home loan
In this article, I interview mortgage broker Alex Woo and discuss the various factors affecting people who are over the age of 50 and wishing to borrow money from banks to purchase or refinance. It was interesting to discover that there are separate rules for those under the age of...
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