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07/05/2014
In the Media

Trust by Association

It's easy to be skeptical about anyone who is entrusted to look after your money, but there are a number of factors you can look out for to ensure your property professionals are trustworthy. In the April 2014 issue of Smart Property Investment Magazine, Ben Kingsley; chairman of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), writes abou...

23/04/2014
Buyers Agents

Coast a perfect location for young families and TV celebrity

Young families looking for the ultimate sea-change are choosing the Gold Coast as their destination choice. With a warmer climate, relaxed lifestyle and a lower cost of living, the Glitter Strip is a top pick for people raising children. In the 14 April 2014 issue of Gold Coast Bulletin, Bryce Holdaway, co-host of Location Location Location Aust...

10/04/2014
In the Media

Investor Special

The investor market was one of the success stories of 2013. With Capital appreciation ramping up in many areas during the second half of the year and interest rates remaining at historic lows, Australia's property investment community saw an opportunity and began to come out of the woodwork. Ben Kingsley is featured in this Issue 14.3 of Mortgage P...

02/04/2014
In the Media

Property with $0 Deposit

Saving deposit to buy your first property is one of the hardest things for most of us to achieve, especially if we are paying hefty rents in the meantime. Take, for example, the Sydney property market, where the median dwelling price is $660,000 and you need a hefty $132,000 for a 20% deposit. By the time you save your deposit there's no predicting...

20/03/2014
In the Media

Sky-high Vacancies

Many investors look for properties with high capital growth opportunities but fail to recognise external factors that could increase their chances of experiencing rental vacancies. Our team explains more in the March 2014 issue of Smart Property Investment Magazine. As property investors, rental vacancies means a lot - cash flow, mortgage paym...

13/03/2014
In the Media

Spot the Illusionists

Some investors don't realise that a large portion of their property purchase price is actually being used for commission payments. In the March 2014 Issue of Smart Property Investment (SPI) Magazine, Ben Kingsley writes about the operators or property investment advisors in the property investment industry who are vying for business and how to iden...

06/02/2014
In the Media

Small Investment in Qualified Advice could be the Best Investment

In the February 2014 issue of Smart Property Investment Magazine, Ben Kingsley, Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and CEO of Empower Wealth shares his opinion on why a small investment in qualified advice could be the best investment you make when it comes to your property portfolio. It is not uncommon to see a lot of p...

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...

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 ...

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