Empower Wealth in the Media

14/01/2014
In the Media

Full disclosure of fees and commissions is never a given

In this issue of Smart Property Investment Magazine (SPI Magazine), Ben Kingsley emphasizes that not all property 'experts' are bound by a code of conduct. This is escalated when we take into account that the property investment industry is not as heavily regulated as other financial products. For example, when an operator who recommends a property...

02/12/2013
In the Media

Retire Sooner and Richer

Maximising your profits through property investing may be best achieved over the long term, but there are smart strategies you can use now to fast-track your profit an retire sooner. In the December 2013 Issue of Your Investment Property Magazine (YIP Magazine), Ben Kingsley, our CEO & Founder contributed to the cover story: Retire Sooner and...

26/11/2013
In the Media

New or established – which makes a better investment?

>> Play Audio Here When it comes to investing in property, do you go New or Established? This is not a new point. The common debate for a Property Investor is usually, "Should I invest in new properties or established ones?". If you are constantly asking yourself this, you are not alone. It is usually an initial part of anyone's p...

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14/11/2013
In the Media

Location is your Trump Card

It is easy to inspect a property and lose yourself in it, even if you are an investor and is trying your best to stay emotionless. After all, who can ignore the fancy but practical new kitchen, the newly renovated bathroom, spacious and cleverly built in robes. But what if the property is located right next to the rail line or in the wrong suburb? ...

14/10/2013
In the Media

It’s all about you

Capital growth or yield? The investment strategy you pursue should depend entirely on your own personal circumstances and there is no absolute one-size fits all strategy. Despite what others might have told you buying an investment property with strong growth means nothing if you can’t find any cash flow to hold the property in the first place. A...

05/10/2013
In the Media

What type of Property Investor are you?

Understanding what type of property investor you are is essential in developing the most appropriate investment strategy. In the September 2013 – Smart Property Investment Magazine (SPI Magazine), Ben Kingsley writes his opinion towards selecting a strategy that fits you rather than a strategy that is popular in the market. To do this, requires a...

15/09/2013
In the Media

Invest like an Expert

When it comes to getting from point A to Point B, the journey is not always ‘as the crow flies’. Throw in some complexity – make point B a courageous goal – and you’ll find that suddenly, the ways to reach that end are numerous. In the September 2013 Smart Property Investment Magazine, Ben and other experts in the industry is featured ...

13/09/2013
In the Media

The Psychology of Property Hotspotting

Property Hotspotting is as much about a mindset as it is about spending days looking at statistics and spreadsheets, and the two approaches are powerful in combination. Empower Wealth's Ben Kingsley sat down with Property Observer to provide an insight to his philosophy of finding the next suburb to grow in value, particularly in terms of long...

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13/09/2013
Buyers Agents

How to create an insanely effective purchase plan

If you’ve started off buying property haphazardly, with no clear plan on when and what to buy next, you’re not alone. Many of us buy what we can when we can, most of the time. But, according to experts, doing it this way is not only inefficient but also attracts unnecessary risk. Without a clear game plan on how you’re going to grow your p...

12/09/2013
In the Media

Behind the scenes with Bryce Holdaway

Director, Property Advisor and Buyers Agent of Empower Wealth and co-host of Location Location Location Australia, Bryce Holdaway had a short interview with Property Observer to share his passion for property, his experience in the industry and some tips to purchasing an investment grade property. One of the tips that he shared with us is the Fi...

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10/08/2013
In the Media

The Overlooked Market Factor

If capital growth is high on your investment agenda, owner occupier trends need to be on your radar. In the August 2013 - Smart Property Investment Magazine, Ben Kingsley writes about the need to assess a whole range of factors influencing the property market if order to be a successful property investor. More often than not though, one of the most...

08/08/2013
In the Media

Buy Property with Zero Repayments

Wouldn’t you love to own a rental property that doesn’t cost you a cent in repayments? Imagine how nice would it be to have the investment property paying for itself and you needn't worry about skipping a weekend out to save the money needed to that next loan repayment. Well, it is possible – you just get the tenant to pay the mortgage. With ...

04/08/2013
In the Media

Home is where the Drama Lives

Bryce Holdaway, Director of Empower Wealth and Co-Host of Location Location Location Australia was recently interviewed by the Herald Sun. In this interview, Bryce shares his experience as a Buyers Agent in Empower Wealth and a Buyers Agent on TV. Here's a snippet of the article: “It’s the great Australian barbecue topic,” says Bryce Hold...