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I’m sure you have seen the glossy ads espousing various benefits such as stamp duty savings, rental guarantees, discounts and incentives, state-of-the-art gyms, beautiful kitchen appliances, a concierge and the list goes on. As the title of this blog suggests, I strongly believe that off-the-plan apartments do not make good investments. And I put new-build townhouses and houses in the same boat. I’ll tell you why… https://www.prosolution.com.au/avoid-off-plan-apartments-new-homestownhouses-like-plague/Do you have a question? Email: questions@investopoly.com.au or for a faster response, post a comment on the episode's video over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investopolypodcast/podcasts If you're interested in working with my team and me, discover how we can work together here: https://prosolution.com.au/prospective-client/If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to my weekly blog: https://www.prosolution.com.au/stay-connected/ Buy a one of Stuart's books for ONLY $20 including delivery. Use the discount code blog: https://prosolution.com.au/books/DOWNLOAD our 97-point financial health checklist here: https://prosolution.com.au/download-checklist/IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.

When you compare the Australian market to the US, the difference is frightening. The Australian market is very concentrated (a handful of companies dominate the market), has nearly double exposure to risky ‘cyclical’ sectors and has almost no exposure to technology. I’m going to suggest (below) that you can solve most of these problems by investing in just two low-cost, index ETF’s to achieve better diversification https://www.prosolution.com.au/share-market-diversification/Do you have a question? Email: questions@investopoly.com.au or for a faster response, post a comment on the episode's video over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investopolypodcast/podcasts If you're interested in working with my team and me, discover how we can work together here: https://prosolution.com.au/prospective-client/If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to my weekly blog: https://www.prosolution.com.au/stay-connected/ Buy a one of Stuart's books for ONLY $20 including delivery. Use the discount code blog: https://prosolution.com.au/books/DOWNLOAD our 97-point financial health checklist here: https://prosolution.com.au/download-checklist/IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.