The hidden costs of property investment

The opportunity cost of a decision is the value of the best alternative option. In really basic terms, it can be a tangible thing such as, “If I spend $100 on these new shoes, I won’t be able to afford to go for dinner this weekend”. Or it could be a non-monetary cost like time…

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The problem with buying a bargain

When it comes to buying a property under market value or for a “bargain price”, we need to understand why the property is selling relatively cheaply and what implications this has for capital growth and tenant prospects. There are many reasons a property could sell for a significantly lower price than comparable properties for sale (or…

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