I have a memory of tea chests for furniture and sheets for curtains. These memories date back to last century - seems a long time when you say it like that but last century was only 11 to 12 years ago.

I am sometimes asked if I consider investing in shares to be better than investing in property.

Let me state now that I do not own any shares and unless I am left some by a kindly relation, I doubt I ever will.  That is not because I think they are a bad investment, but more because I don't understand the share market.

I was amazed to hear of yet another online property scam that is doing the rounds this week. The scheme targets tenants looking for rental accommodation.

The best lessons you can learn are those that come out of your mistakes.

We learnt a valuable lesson recently from one of our properties that, while it cost us several thousand dollars, the experience and lesson will stay with us forever.