Many investors are lured by the attraction of becoming a property developer. Moving from renovating properties one at a time, developing a single property or adding an extension to acquiring a site, going through planning and approvals and then developing is a huge leap. Here we talk to experienced developers to help understand exactly what is involved and what obstacles are likely to happen.
Doug Driscoll, Starr Partners CEO says that the term ‘off market’ – which often describes properties that are up for sale without being advertised – is falsely misleading customers, and agents should re-assess their usage of the term. He says there is no such thing and if it is, then its illegal. He explains. Continue reading Agent ploy is illegal – Doug Driscoll
Leading up to Christmas can be a good time to conclude your hunt for property and secure the property before the end of the year but it might also mean the competition has increased. Cate Bakos explains that often buyers underestimate the one thing you can do to get a jump on the competition. She tells us what that is. Continue reading Getting the jump on other buyers – Cate Bakos
New home sales bounced back in September to return to levels seen during the latter half of 2018. Angela Lillicrap from the HIA says this is a welcome reprieve from the steady decline that emerged in late 2018. She talks about the other impacts as well. Continue reading Welcome reprieve in declining market – Angela Lillicrap
As a nation of property fanatics, Australians are always keen for any news about the property market. CoreLogic’s perceptions of housing affordability report gives an interesting insight into what we are thinking and feeling about property. CoreLogic’s Tim Lawless details the major takeaways for us. Continue reading A nation of property fanatics – Tim Lawless
More regulation around people giving advice on property investment and a staggering number of people influenced by political party policy on property leading into the last Federal election were just two of the findings to come out of the PIPA investor sentiment survey. Head of PIPA Peter Koulizos will discuss all the details. Continue reading Investors turn to non-bank lenders – Peter Koulizos
The Brisbane apartment market is strengthening, with an impending undersupply in many areas. Who would have thought we would be saying that. Adam Gray from Space Projects in Brisbane has called it and he says he has been tipping it for some time. How has he reached that conclusion and what is he predicting? Continue reading Brisbane heads into unit undersupply – Adam Gray
The problems with some highrise buildings like the Mascot experience recently and the awful events at Opal Tower remind us how risky it can be when buying new and off the plan. Patrick Bright says is was predictable and he tells us why. Continue reading High-rise faults were predictable – Patrick Bright
It’s been a really interesting and eventful year so far for the residential property market. No more so than in New Zealand. Now that we’re over half way through the year, it’s a good time to look ahead and see what might be in store for the rest of the year. Kelvin Davidson gives us his top 10 factors to look out for. Continue reading 10 factors to watch in the coming months – Kelvin Davidson
We live in the age of ‘fake news’ and it has been made even worse by the fact that anyone has a platform with social media. Bushy Martin gives us the 3 big lies you might hear about the property market. Continue reading The 3 big property lies – Bushy Martin
In recent years there has been a rise in demand for industrial properties, particularly for warehouse storage space. What is driving the demand and how can investors get involved? Brad Beer discusses that with us. Continue reading Big demand for Industrial Warehouses – Brad Beer
