Brett Antymniuk Meridian

04/01/2019

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02/10/2018

I would like to hear what everybody thinks about this article. At Meridian we have been waiting for this outcome and now we are seeing results. We experienced the peak of supply around 2016. Lately we have been clearly seeing it get easier to find tenants, everybody seems far more bullish on the Brisbane market.

This positive market sentiment is what we have been waiting for to push up the market. Those of us with exposure in the Brisbane market should be quite happy over the next year or two.

SYDNEY and Melbourne have long been lauded for their thriving real estate markets, but the worst property value decline the nation has seen for six years has left Brisbane sitting pretty ahead of every single state capital, achieving what no other could do.

26/09/2018

According to www.tradingview.com.au the average rate of wage growth in Australia was 2.1% for the past 12 months.

According to the RBA, the average rate of Australian property growth has been 7.25% over the past 30 years.

If the price of property is going up faster than our incomes will we be able to buy more or less property in the future? What about our Children or Grandchildren?

Being able to get exposure in an asset that is increasing in value fater than inflation is how real, lasting wealth is built.

24/09/2018

We have an event planned for tomorrow (Tuesday the 25th of September) in Sydney CBD. It would be great to see you there.

20/09/2018

That family holiday that keeps getting pushed back over and over again? My property investment portfolio has paid for ours. It has taken some work to get to this point but reaping the rewards of these efforts has felt great.

12/09/2018

Please read over my most recent blog post.

I won't be focusing on statistical analysis here, as I feel there are some more important things to cover today. This short article is a summary of several books and studies I have read. I am really proud of this content and I hope you take some value from it.

When I sit down with new investors I like to understand what they are trying to get out of their investing experience. Often the answer is “I want to make money...

09/09/2018

Over the years I have found that these three things are the most common things that get in the way of first time investors getting started.

06/09/2018

Anybody who is free to make it for this event? There should be a lot of value to take away. A great use of 2 hours!

30/08/2018

Here is something we are giving away at Meridian this week. Get involved for the chance to win a gift for Father's Day.

This Fathers' Day we want to celebrate the man whose handy skills have always "added value" to the home, so we're giving away a $200 Bunnings voucher to one lucky Dad. To go in the draw, simply fill out the 4 question survey below, and we will announce the winner on Monday.

To automatically receive a second entry into the draw, simply tag a handy Dad in the comment below - Best of Luck, and Have A Special Day With Dad.

https://www.meridianaustralia.com.au/fathersdayfb

26/08/2018

Just landed back in Sydney from a weekend of working with 15 new property investors! It was a fun weekend away and we are looking forward to getting them started on their investment journeys. Those first steps can be a bit scary alone so fingers crossed we can make it stress free.

22/08/2018

With my first child on the way I have chosen to "baby proof" my portfolio of properties. This is just to make sure they don't cause me stress while I am changing nappies. Some of the things I use may not suit everybody but I thought I would share what I did.

- I was able to bump up rent on three of my properties (I said 2 in the video but I got away another one)
- I was able to have the interest rate of one of my loans dropped by speaking directly with the bank. This was not a refinance, just a reduced rate as I have had the loan for a few years now and they want to keep me as a client.
- I have been speaking with a lender about increasing the amortization period of a P&I loan and that looks to be happening (not locked away yet).
- Some people could consider locking their interest rates for some certainty but I have chosen not to.
- I have at least 2 months buffer for each loan. I also plan on putting my upcoming incoming tax return into this "slush fund". Since I do have landlord's insurance for my properties I feel comfortable with this much buffer. Some people would prefer more but I am comfortable with this.
- My properties have long-term tenants, which is great. I did a bit of a "happiness" check to make sure everybody is planning on sticking around recently.

I am sure there are other things people would suggest. What are the tips and tricks you have chosen to implement before having a child?