Guest Post: Choosing a Financial Adviser

At Select, we specialise in providing expert advice to our clients so they can achieve their financial and personal goals. However, sometimes we're asked about investment, superannuation and retirement strategies, which are a little bit out of our expertise.

We are firm believers in the importance of asking for professional advice, and so we contacted Nigel Kingdon, the Manager of Just Financial in Kardinya, to share a few words about the importance of choosing the right financial advisor to suit your circumstances.

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How to Successfully Rent Your Investment Property to Family or Friends

So you have an investment property to rent out and know someone close to you looking for a place to stay. It seems like a no-brainer; you have a lot of trust and respect for them, and you won’t have to host interviews or screenings for potential tenants.

But while it might sound like an ideal solution, there is a myriad of things that could go wrong. Read on to find out how you can avoid them. 

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Does Debt Consolidation Really Help?

As we head into the second month of the new year, your expenditures and bills may have started to catch up with you. Combined with costs of the new school year, or credit card statements hiking up your stress levels, you might have begun to consider possible options to lessen the strain.

Debt consolidation is probably one of those potential options you have floating around in the back of your mind. However, before heading straight to the bank to transfer your debt into one manageable account, it’s a good idea to seek professional advice and know what the process includes and the risks involved.

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Selling Your Home in Summer: the Pros and Cons

It’s safe to say that summer is the peak season to buy or sell a family home. With Australia’s stella summer weather, there are so many ways you can maximise your home to appeal to a buyer's eye. However, while selling in summer can come across as mostly positive – there are still factors that you must consider when drafting up a pros and cons list. 

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