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5 tips for first-time property investors in their 50s

By Shane Kempton
23 February 2017 | 10 minute read
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It is never too late in invest in property and in recent months our company has seen a growing number of Australians in their 50s buying investment properties.

Many of these people decided to invest in property because the total value of the superannuation is too small to fund their retirement, while cash in the banks are delivering minimum returns due to low interest rates.

The reality is more people are living longer and working longer and we can expect a growing number of Australians working into their late 60s and even 70s.

Currently, there are more than two million people aged over 55 in the workforce and this number is set to rise as our population ages.

If you are aged 50 and over, you still have an opportunity to buy into real estate for investment purposes, especially if you have paid off most of your owner-occupier home loan.

The equity from your home plus surplus tax benefits plus income from your day job can give you the opportunity to buy several investment properties that will help fund your retirement.

Here’s how:

1.Seek independent financial advice to determine what kind of property investment strategy is best suited to your financial situation and also determine how much you can safety borrow without putting yourself under financial stress.

2. Focus on potential hotspot areas as these tend to deliver the highest rates of capital growth in the short term. Again, you should seek independent advice when selecting these areas.

3. Take a wide perspective to the property market. Many first-time property investors make the mistake of buying their first investment property in their local suburb and overlook excellent opportunities in a wider geographic area.

4. Seek out mature property investors in your age group and learn from their successes and mistakes. Most will be happy to share their experiences for free.

5. Put in place an investment plan that will identify how many properties you can buy over a five to 10-year time frame.

It is important to take a pragmatic approach to property investment rather than making emotional decisions that can prove costly.

Older investors have a smaller window of opportunity to recover from mistakes than younger investors so it is important to put in place a carefully researched plan before buying your first investment property.

5 tips for first-time property investors in their 50s
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Shane Kempton

Shane Kempton

Shane Kempton is the chief executive of Professionals Real Estate. He is an experienced, well-respected real estate identity and chief executive committed to effective development of teams. His reputation is built on honesty, integrity, confidentiality and ethics, all highly valued traits of this influential leader.

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