Victor Kumar

Far too many novice investors spend all their time looking for that rare jewel – that probably doesn’t exist, or they simply don’t have the networks or expertise to find it.

There have been even more media stories lately foretelling some type of Market Armageddon that is about to hit nationwide.

The recent 60 Minutes story that “predicted” property price falls of 40 per cent was nothing short of irresponsible.

In my experience, many novice developers get too fixated on pushing ahead with their plans, even when the numbers no longer stack up.

The thing about investing in property is that it doesn't need to be difficult or tricky if you understand its various ins and outs.

One of the strategies that is regularly advocated in the property investment sphere is living off equity.

Many investors steer clear of vacant land because they mistakenly believe they can't claim interest repayments on it.

When a market is transitioning it takes a while for both sellers and landlords to catch up.

When it comes to property investment, you always need to understand the "why" before buying anything.