Scrapping schedules | Apartment oversupply | Pro's and Con's when buying off the plan | plus lots more

  In this week’s show Brad Beer explains how when you are renovating you may be able to get a tax benefit from what you throw away. It is called scrapping and could make a huge financial difference to the reno. Over the last few weeks we have tried to show you how you may just be your own worst enemy because your personal preconceptions … Continue reading Scrapping schedules | Apartment oversupply | Pro's and Con's when buying off the plan | plus lots more

Tasmanian housing market

In today’s show there is good news for the Tasmanian market and Hobart in particular, from Louis Christopher but he balances that with some sobering figures from the west. Read the transcript here: Louis Christopher Kevin:  Interesting that figures released by SQM Research recently have revealed that the number of residential vacancies fell nationally in January 2015. Louis Christopher from SQM Research joins us. Louis, what does this … Continue reading Tasmanian housing market

Further bias in investing

  Michael Yardney introduced you to the concept that there are a number of biases that can significantly impact your investment decisions. Today we look at a few more that may be holding you back from reaching your investment goals and dreams. Read the transcript here: Michael Yardney Kevin:  Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been talking to Michael Yardney from Metropole Property Strategists about the … Continue reading Further bias in investing

Is the Sydney Market Oversupplied | How our mind sabotages investment success | Renovations | What drives investor lending?

  Did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider or the investments we miss out on, but rather, it’s due to the way we think. Michael Yardney says it’s the way our brains sneakily convince us to make decisions that aren’t always in our best interests. … Continue reading Is the Sydney Market Oversupplied | How our mind sabotages investment success | Renovations | What drives investor lending?

The risks and opportunities of buying a property with asbestos

  In today’s show, our renovation expert Cherie Barber discusses the risks and opportunities of buying a property with asbestos. Transcript Kevin:  It’s time to say hello to the renovation queen and the person we turn to for any renovation advice, Cherie Barber. Hi, Cherie. Cherie:  Hi, Kevin. Kevin:  Great to be talking to you again. You’ve just finished another project for The Living Room on Channel … Continue reading The risks and opportunities of buying a property with asbestos

Capital Gains Tax questions answered

  In today’s show Ken Raiss responds to Victor’s question about Capital Gains Tax and when it is applied if he wants to rent out his principal place of residence and then move back before he sells it. Transcript Kevin:  In today’s show, we’re going to answer a couple of questions from listeners. Thanks for sending them in. Just send them in anytime through the website. … Continue reading Capital Gains Tax questions answered

Advice for start up investors

  In today’s show buyers agent Josh Masters gives some advice to start up investors. He says start small, focus on a single outcome and only settle for the best. Transcript Kevin:  You’ve been to those seminars, you’ve read heaps of books, and you’re all fired up. Maybe you’ve got your plan together, but quite often, the temptation is to not start in gently – in other words, just bound … Continue reading Advice for start up investors

Bias in successful property investing

  In today’s show Michael Yardney asks the question – “Are you too biased to be a successful property investor?”  What does that mean? As property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider or the investments we miss out on, but rather, it’s due to the way we think.   Transcript Kevin:  … Continue reading Bias in successful property investing

Market wrap for 2014 and what's in store this year

  Today, Market researcher Louis Christopher joins us to look back at how we ended 2014 and what he thinks is ahead for this year.   Transcript Kevin:  One of the things that’s of most interest to most investors is what’s happening with vacancies, how many tenants are going to be on the move. Traditionally, we see at the end of the year that a lot of … Continue reading Market wrap for 2014 and what's in store this year

The property market in 2015

  Today’s show features the co-host of Location, Location, Location Australia and partner at Empower Wealth, Bryce Holdaway. According to Bryce, there are some clear signals about how buoyant the market will be this year and he tells us about some markets that he believes will show good growth this year. Transcript   Bryce Holdaway Kevin:  This time every year, we always like to take a … Continue reading The property market in 2015