The unexpected is bound to happen. This is practically guaranteed in life. So, what do you do when you are faced with a new financial challenge? While you might be ticking along, paying for everything you need, treating yourself to life’s luxury, and tucking a little savings away here and there. Have you thought though, if an emergency happens, how am I going to pay for it?  

It’s no secret that the property market in Australia has changed. Although every state is experiencing different conditions, there are certain trends that carry through each. Namely, location.

Here’s why location matters, and how to choose an investment property based on this old yet tested adage.   

Does property double every 7 years? Most savvy property investors know this is not the case in Australia. But is there some grain of truth behind this idea?

According to real estate commentator Michael Yardley, capital growth is the key reason people choose to invest in residential property. After all, every investor plays the game for some kind of return.