This episode was recorded before Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, but the content is just as relevant today! Is it worth owning a home in a high-risk area, or should you rent instead? Today, Glen and John dive into the reality of living in flood and fire-prone locations, skyrocketing insurance costs, and what it means for homebuyers and investors. Plus:👉🏻 how much insurance does a tradie actually need?👉 paying off investment loans vs saving for a future home👉🏼 buying land now vs waiting & what to considerThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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