Stuart Wemyss 
In this blog, I typically focus on providing advice (strategies and tactics) rather than discussing specific products or businesses. This approach ensures that I avoid any appearance of promoting particular products. My goal is to maintain the independence and trustworthiness of this blog as a reliable source of information. It’s important to clarify that my …
If you own a property that you suspect may not be investment-grade, how do you work out if it is worth selling and replacing it with a better-quality property? Risks and costs associated with replacing a poor investment Replacing an investment asset comes with risks and several costs: Set a realistic expectation and benchmark It’s …
My personal philosophy on wealth building is simple: invest slightly more than necessary to comfortably achieve my financial and lifestyle goals, but no more than that! None of us know how long we have left on this planet, so I think it’s essential to maximise enjoyment today or at least enjoy the wealth-building journey as …
Almost five years ago, I shared evidence that pointed to investment-grade apartments entering a growth cycle within a few years. That prediction hasn’t materialised as prices have remained relatively flat since 2020. But could that finally be about to change? My past work on this subject As noted above, I published a report in October …
The first step to maximising your superannuation balance involves choosing the right super fund. Every year, typically around July or August, I publish a blog where I compare the top super funds and identify the best one/s. This comparison can guide you in selecting the best fund for you. After selecting the optimal super fund, …
Most investors tend to own property in their personal names. Regarding alternatives to personal name ownership, I have previously explained why I generally avoid using family trusts to own property – primarily due to higher land tax rates and the likelihood of not immediately benefiting from negative gearing. Additionally, last month, I discussed the potential …
Last year, I wrote a blog outlining how to determine if paying for financial advice makes sense for you. In short, you need to weigh up the potential value a financial advisor can deliver against their fees. To do this, typically, there are four main considerations: the size and quality of your existing investments, how …
Several businesses in Australia provide property planning services. Generally, a property plan starts by evaluating your borrowing capacity and cash flow. It then strategically allocates these resources towards building a property portfolio. This might involve borrowing to purchase multiple properties, diversifying across various property types, and possibly investing in different geographic locations. Typically, these property …
In the 2024 calendar year, the ASX200 delivered a total return of approximately 11.5%. However, most of this growth was driven by just three banks: CBA, Westpac, and NAB, which collectively contributed around 6.5% of the index’s total return. On the other hand, the two major miners, BHP and Rio Tinto, negatively impacted the index’s …
Typically, accountants tend to advise against using a private company structure to hold geared property investments. However, investors shouldn’t automatically dismiss this approach, as it can provide substantial capital gains tax (CGT) savings. Commonly cited disadvantages of a company ownership structure There are two main disadvantages of using a company structure for property investment: Although …
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