“How many properties do I actually need to become financially secure?” It’s a fair question. Somewhere along the way, people started believing wealth through property meant owning ten investment properties, three holiday homes, and possibly a private island where your accountant lives permanently.

“We’ll just wait until prices come down…” It’s one of the most common things we hear from buyers, and on the surface, it sounds like a smart move. Why buy now if the market might soften? Why not wait for prices to fall, competition to ease, and interest rates to settle?