Kate Forbes

• Should you consider buying with a friend

  Buying with a friend seems like a good idea, doesn’t it? However, there are a number of unique issues that this strategy presents as well. read more

• How to spot a lemon at a property inspection

  Conducting a thorough inspection is one of the most important things you can do when buying a property, whether it’s brand new or a second-hand home. read more

• Why investing because of infrastructure spending is a bad idea

  Plenty of investors make the mistake of buying into the hype that is government infrastructure spending. read more

• Here’s how to buy your next property under market value

  The past decade has certainly been tough for homebuyers. The post-GFC property boom meant many hopeful homeowners all but gave up hope of buying their dream home in their desired area, but in the last year or two, a switch has been flipped. read more

• Four reasons to use a buyer’s agent to buy your home

  Using a buyer’s agent for an investment property purchase is becoming more common by the day. read more

• Why chasing high cash flow properties may be detrimental to your wealt ...

  While you need cash flow via rent to make the mortgage repayments every month, it will not make you rich. read more

• You need someone who is going to tell you the truth

  If you’re planning to buy or sell your home this year here’s what could make a big difference read more

• The 3 stages in the life of a property investor

  Sure, buying a property might seem relatively simple on a transactional basis, but understanding which properties will grow at wealth producing rates of return is not. read more

• I’m still learning every day.

  I’ve learned many lessons in my twenty year career in the financial services industry. read more

• I hope you didn’t buy an off the plan apartment.

  Alarm bells are ringing for those who bought an off the plan apartment a few years ago. read more