Here’s Ben’s commentary and opinion on the RBA’s February 2016 cash rate announcement.
Case Demonstration: 4% Growth and 6% Yield vs. 6% Growth and 4% Yield
As promised in Episode 34, Ben will be demonstrating the impact a difference in strategy make to your portfolio. He’ll be using Empower Wealth’s Wealth Projection Modelling to highlight the difference in cash flow between a 4% Growth and 6% Yield vs. 6% Growth and 4% Yield. Watch the video to learn more.
RBA October 2015 Cash Rate Cut
Today the Reserve Governor and the Board met and kept the cash rate at 2%. In this RBA Cash Rate announcement, Ben will be touching on these points:
- Market volatility around the world
- Political changes in Australia
- Business Conditions and Consumer Sentiment
- Interest rate movement
- The Australian Dollar and its impact on the Economy
Watch this video to find out more.
Commentary & Opinion of Ben Kingsley β CEO & Founder; Property Investment Analyst and Advisor and current Chair of PIPA Ben Kingsley is the Founding Director of Empower Wealth and Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). A qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA), Ben holds a Real Estate Agency License (QLD), a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, a Diploma of Business and has become one of Australiaβs leading experts in property investing for wealth creation.
(People watching/reading this should be reminded this is an opinion comment by Ben Kingsley, and should not be used when making decisions about financial matters without seeking further clarification and understanding of your own personal circumstances. This article is not advice you should rely upon. We recommend you to speak to a licensed professionals before taking any action with your financial affairs)
Quote of the Day
Investing in Property should be seen as a team sport not an individual one.
~ Ben Kingsley ~
Fear/Procrastination vs. Greed – The Balancing Act
As promised in Episode 29 – Common Mistakes when Investing in Property, here’s Ben’s short video on fear and procrastination vs greed when investing in property. One of Ben’s favorite Warren Buffet quote is “Be greedy when others are Fearful and be Fearful when others are Greedy”. Following this quote, Ben explains how this apply to investors as well.
Start watching this video to learn more.
Ben Kingsley β CEO & Founder; Property Investment Analyst and Advisor and current Chair of PIPA
Ben Kingsley is the Founding Director of Empower Wealth and Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). A qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA), Ben holds a Real Estate Agency License (QLD), a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, a Diploma of Business and has become one of Australiaβs leading experts in property investing for wealth creation.
What is Rentvesting and Is it for You?
In Episode 22 of this podcast, Bryce and Ben answers some of our listeners’ questions. One of the question is on Rentvesting and if it is a good option for property investors.Β There are a lot of investors out there who would like to continue renting in an area because they couldn’t afford the properties in that area. But at the same time, that shouldn’t stop their desire to invest their surplus money. How will it work?
Ben Kingsley β CEO & Founder; Property Investment Analyst and Advisor and current Chair of PIPA
Ben Kingsley is the Founding Director of Empower Wealth and Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). A qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA), Ben holds a Real Estate Agency License (QLD), a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, a Diploma of Business and has become one of Australiaβs leading experts in property investing for wealth creation.
Quote of the Day
Negative gearing is not exclusive to property. Itβs in the fabric of our taxation system and we need to be careful to not make a decision around the 30% (of population) that will ultimately affect the 100%.
~ Ben Kingsley ~
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Your State of Wallet plays with your State of Mind.
~ Ben Kingsley ~
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It’s not a (property) bubble because it wouldn’t pop. I think it’s more like a balloon.
~ Ben Kingsley ~
ABC News 24 – Property Bubble in Sydney and Melbourne?
Ben Kingsley has recently appeared as a guest on ABC News 24 – The Weekend Breakfast show. He has appeared on this show a couple of times but this time the main focus is on the Property Bubble in Sydney and Melbourne. First of all, is there a bubble? Ben has mentioned in Episode 14 that it’s not a bubble but more like a balloon. Also, he has created a free report and presentation on the Top 10 Suburbs in Sydney in 2003 and what happened to them in 2007 to help our listeners understand what he meant. In this show, he discuss further on our Treasury Secretary, John Fraser’s remark that Sydney is “unequivocally” in a property bubble, impact of the interest rate movement on Australia’s household borrowing power and loan servicing in the future. He also mentioned that the historically low interest rate at the moment will not last forever and will the Property Market crash as the interest rate starts to rise? Watch this video to find out more now.
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