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You need insurance to protect what’s important. And if you’re with Sovereign, you can now get rewarded on top. Since 30 November 2018, everyone who buys or holds an eligible Sovereign insurance policy can earn 1 Airpoints Dollar for every $100 of premium. There’s...
‘Tis the season to blow budgets.
The festive season. A time to send out party invites, uncork the champagne, dine on delicious food, and shower those we love with expensive goodies. All good fun but it comes at a price. I’ve been thinking about this, not because I’m a Grinch – far from it! But...
7 questions to set you up for a fantastic 2019.
I’ve just returned from Sydney, where I took part in the last of my quarterly seminars with my mentor, Dr Fred Grosse. Dr Fred has an interesting approach. Instead of treating the end of 2018 as a time for reviewing the year, he uses it to get a head start on the...
Is this the next ‘leaky building’ or ‘meth testing’?
Over the past decade or two, thousands of homeowners have been financially wiped out when they bought houses that were later revealed to be rotting from within. Others have seen their equity take a hit when P residues from dodgy tenants caused widespread alarm. Now...
A weird development this winter.
Winter is normally our quiet time. Most people aren’t looking to buy a house so they don’t go shopping for a mortgage either. But this winter has been different. I have lost count of the number of phone calls and emails from people who want me to “just have a look” at...
Putting things off, Part 2.
Last month I talked about making your will, and how it’s human nature to put it off. Sadly, procrastination isn’t limited to legal documents that set out your future wishes. It can affect your wellbeing in the here and now. Want a real-life example? I know someone who...
Making a mountain out of a molehill.
It’s only human to avoid irksome tasks, such as updating your will. I know this all too well! I was in my late teens when I made my first will. Entering fulltime employment and taking my first steps into property ownership, I thought I should leave some instructions...
Property cycle? Get real.
You may have heard so-called property experts, coaches and gurus of various stripes talking of the ‘property cycle.’ These people – who usually have an expensive course, seminar, book or mentorship to sell – like to say there’s an infallible cycle that dictates when...
I don’t sell this insurance – but I recommend it
Travel insurance is a must-have. It’s on my pre-travel checklist, along with packing my passport and booking Bella in to stay with her favourite auntie. Even if it’s just a visit to family across the ditch, I firmly believe you should never board an international...
We’re back – and so are the first homebuyers.
It’s been a proper summer break. I enjoyed a relaxing staycation, catching up on excellent Netflix documentaries such as ‘Dirty Money.’ Louise also had a stay-at-home summer, while Bevan took a good long break with his family. Vanessa went camping with hers. Now we’re...
A spring clean-out can bring good things your way.
The days are getting longer and the garden’s looking greener. I find this the ideal season to tidy up around home and clear away clutter. Many people pay good money for a storage lock-up to hold their surplus possessions. I follow a simple mantra instead: Donate it,...
If you only focus on what’s in front, you will crash.
I have just returned from a few days in Sydney with my mentor Dr Fred Grosse. A group of us meet regularly throughout the year with Dr Fred, with a small part of the seminar that involves focusing on our goals. A winter session with your mentor is a great way to...