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Peter Boehm

With more than 30 years experience in banking and financial services Peter Boehm has an extensive knowledge and understanding of personal finance and the needs of first home buyers.

His experience working with and helping existing and aspiring home owners in and across Australia and the UK has provided him with valuable insights into the challenges today's first home buyers face.

Having started his working life with Westpac, his international career saw him hold executive and senior management positions with major banks and listed financial institutions such as Lloyds TSB, The Money Store, and Moneyextra Mortgages.

Peter's commercial background includes working in areas such as financial services, funds management, property development, professional services and business advisory.

He is a regular contributor to Smart Property Investment and is widely quoted in the Australian media on matters to do with property, finance and the first home buyer market.

Peter has a strong interest in community matters and is a non executive director of Relationships Australia Victoria, as well as a sitting member of the Frankston City Council audit committee.

Gearing down for economic uncertainty

To help ensure you don’t find yourself in the same position as the Treasurer, now is a good time to put some financial plans in place to help reduce the impact of a severe hit to your finances.
May 17, 4:28 pm
Home ownership and the single parent

One in six Australian families are single parent families that are struggling to pay the rent, let alone buy a home of their own.
April 2, 11:36 am
Buy now or save a bigger deposit?

Every property investor's dilemma.
March 27, 10:23 am
Which is better - a unit or a house?

Apartments are becoming more and more popular with property buyers of all ages and backgrounds because they offer a number of advantages over houses.
January 29, 9:14 am
Top tips for first time home buyers - Part 2

Here is the second half of my top 10 tips that will help make your first home-buying journey a happy and successful one.
October 22, 9:00 am
Top tips for first time home buyers - Part 1

Here is the first half of my top 10 tips that will help make your first home-buying journey a happy and successful one.
October 8, 10:07 am
Does home ownership bring you happiness?

With house prices still at prohibitive levels for many, it’s worth considering if spending so much money to buy your own place will actually make you happy.
September 19, 2:01 pm
Do parents make good landlords?

Does it make sense to buy an investment property that is rented out to somebody in the family?
July 30, 3:07 pm
Beware dodgy home loans

Most of us are familiar with the saying “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is”. It’s often used in the context of spruikers of investment products (including property investment) where promises are made of high rates of return with little or no risk to your capital. This mantra is in fact a warning to stay clear of such investments because in pretty much all cases what’s being marketed is definitely too good to be true. And you should be as equally mindful of what’s being promised when it comes to choosing your home loan and lender.
April 5, 11:14 am
Cost of living killing home ownership dreams

With Australia becoming an increasingly expensive place to live the Government must act to ensure the Australia way of life remains affordable.
January 18, 11:31 am
Ten DIY projects to add value to your home

These home improvements will add value to property that's about to go onto the market.
December 8, 3:53 pm
Is residential property a worthwhile investment?

The key in property investment is to know where in the cycle you are buying so you can judge whether you're getting a good price and whether prices have further to fall.
October 4, 1:50 pm
Bad-to-worse-to-better: Resolving service disputes

It can be frustrating dealing with service provider help desks, but there are strategies that can help resolve disputes quickly and painlessly.
September 20, 10:37 am
How to find a property bargain

Steps you can take to help improve your chances of identifying an undervalued property.
August 2, 12:55 pm
Beware of property bargains

It goes without saying we all want to buy a property at the lowest possible price. But when it comes to residential real estate, caution is required because property bargains are a rare commodity.
July 11, 12:00 am

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