Stuart Wemyss 
There is one property investing golden rule that is more important than everything else. And if you nail this ‘one thing’, you are guaranteed to build wealth over the long run. This statement might sound sensationist, but I honestly cannot overstate this point. The golden rule is that the quality of the property you invest …
This is the second part of a two-part blog about investing in commercial property (you can read part one here). Now that you have a broad understanding of commercial property attributes, the next topic to discuss is how you can successfully invest in commercial property. Why type of commercial property do I recommend? Personally, at …
I believe that most people would be well-served by investing in various asset classes, including shares and property. I do not believe that any one asset class is superior. They all have their pros and cons which you can balance out in a diversified investment portfolio, which could include commercial property. Commercial property does have …
Last week, I shared what risks and opportunities investment markets could offer us during 2022 (here). These market expectations helped my wife and I set our personal, relationship, business and financial goals for 2022. It is stating the obvious to so say that goal setting is important. I believe that if you aim at nothing, …
It is stating the obvious to say that goal setting is important. The fact is, if you aim at nothing, often that is exactly what you will achieve; nothing! Each year my wife and I set personal, relationship, business and financial goals. We almost always achieve all the goals we set for ourselves each year. …
For my final blog for 2021, I thought it would be interesting to look back to see how various investment asset-classes performed. This is important for two reasons. Firstly, it is wise to benchmark your investment returns so that you can assess relative performance. Secondly, it serves as a salient reminder about the cost of …
Paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) isn’t necessarily a bad thing because it means that you have sold an asset and made a profit, which is better than a loss, of course. That said, I’m certain that most people would prefer to pay less tax, not more. Therefore, it’s important to understand the ins and outs …
After almost 20 years of interacting with investors (and potential investors) on a daily basis, I’ve noticed some common themes that prevent investors from achieving their potential. If you can avoid all three, you are almost guaranteed to achieve financial security. Whilst some of these matters seem relatively simple, you should not let their simplicity …
With property and share markets trading close to all-time highs, it’s reasonable and perhaps prudent to consider whether we are in a (asset price) bubble. Bubbles cannot grow indefinitely and at some point, all bubbles burst. Is the share market about to crash? Share markets around the world have been incredibly resilient throughout the pandemic …
A financial advisor’s job is to develop a plan and help you implement that plan over many years, so that you achieve your financial and lifestyle goals. This includes navigating the inevitable changes in your circumstances, markets, investments and so forth – knowing when to stick to the plan and when to alter it. Achieving …
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