These are not just good news stories. We seek out those investors who are willing to share their horror stories as well as their big wins. We feature extended chats in this section, not just the interviews featured in the weekly shows. If you have a story to tell and you would like to share it with like minded investors, please let us know. Just email your contact details to kevin@realestatetalk.com.au
Award-winning Sydney builder, Andrew Payton says the idea that homes with green credentials take longer to build and require a ‘sustainability premium’ is ludicrous. He says it is ridiculous that some builders attach a premium to making homes more sustainable. He explains how to do it wisely and on a tight budget. Continue reading Go green without the big price tag
Aging populations, rising house prices, longer working hours plus escalating childcare and healthcare costs are all factors that might contribute to more families considering an intergenerational living arrangement. So this week, we look at downsizing and multi-generations living under the one roof. Melbourne Buyers Agent Cate Bakos, shares her experience of working on this ever-expanding client brief. Continue reading Intergenerational living choices
Highlights from this week: Intergenerational living choices Go green without the big price tag How retirees are staying young It’s not just the kids moving back Buyers struggle to find the right property Continue reading Moving back in and Limited choices plus Housing for young and old
Rounding out the show this week, we caught up with the newest member of the PropertyTV family in Michael Stoler with his report on the USA property market. Continue reading USA condo market is oversupplied
South Australia is a market that has been hit hard in recent times and did suffer in 2019. When we talk to Andrew Shields from the REISA in the show today, he has interesting insights about what is ahead and where some of the hidden gems are. Continue reading South Australia recovers
The final part of the puzzle is delivered as we catch up with Quentin Kilian from the Northern Territory. Certainly, one of the smallest markets in the country but one that tells an interesting story and certainly not one to be ignored if you are looking at building your portfolio. Continue reading Start the year right with investing in NT
As we continue to capture a realistic view of the events of last year and their impact on the Australian property market, we have to pay careful attention to one of our biggest markets if not the biggest. We caught up with Gil King from REIV and he is critical of false and misleading media reports about the market. Hear what he has to say. Continue reading Bad reporting for VIC
Highlights from this week: Water will play a big part in property values this year – Shannon Davis Thresholds too high for FHBs – Eliza Owen Where NOT to sell- Kevin Young What we learnt from 2019 – Simon Pressley Continue reading Here is where you should not sell this year
With the festive season upon us, home buyers should be cautious about feeling pressured to buy before Christmas. Do so and you risk making a costly mistake. That is the Christmas message from Cate Bakos. Continue reading FOMO bites for Christmas – Cate Bakos
Conflicting proposals from the Queensland government on rental reforms and giving bodies corporate more power reflect a lack of understanding about strata properties. The result could be an exodus of property investors from the Queensland market. Grant Mifsud has that story for us. Continue reading Fallout from a dis-functional government – Grant Mifsud
