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.
Rental competition in Perth is on the rise, according to property investment consultancy Momentum Wealth. Now that is good news. We discuss that with Emma Everett. Transcripts: Kevin: We’re always looking for good news, and it’s great when it comes out of Western Australia, Perth. You’d be aware, I’m sure, of the fact that we’ve tipped that the Perth market is actually showing some good … Continue reading Perth rents on the rise – Emma Everett
One of the more recent trends property investors are now factoring in to their portfolio is the possibility of a long-term strata site amalgamation. Amalgamation expert Tom Doran from Burgess Rawson explains what is involved, the potential and how to choose a suitable building. Transcripts: Kevin: It’s interesting that one of the more recent trends that investors are now factoring in is the possibility of a longterm strata … Continue reading Strata building amalgamation – Tom Doran
The number of loans by banks for the construction of a new home fell by 2 per cent in the month of November to be 9 per cent lower than the previous year. The flow on from this is that construction will continue to slow in the first half of this year. The HIA’s Principal Economist Tim Reardon helps us understand the implications. Transcripts: Kevin: … Continue reading Housing finance continues to fall – Tim Reardon
We tell you about a website that allows property owners to upload their property and ask agents from multiple local agencies to compete for the opportunity to sell their home. It is called Negotiagent and has been set up by an agent who says he wants to help sellers who find themselves in a negative equity situation. Tim Mathews explains about the business model. Transcripts: … Continue reading Putting agents in competition online – Tim Mathews
Overcapitalising on an investment vs a home – is there a difference? When does overcapitalizing matter and when is it forgivable? What the outcomes could be if you find yourself in that position? Those are just some of the questions we pose of Cate Bakos. Transcripts: Kevin: Overcapitalization is a term that strikes fear into many people who do renovations and property investors, but you … Continue reading When spending too much is forgivable – Cate Bakos
As the federal government’s NRAS scheme began to wind down last month it is time to see what is happening with the 32,000 properties that were added to the scheme and with the subsides coming to an end if they are holding their re-sale value. Jason Cubit from Horizon Housing talks to us about that. Transcripts: Kevin: Well, would you believe it’s been 10 years … Continue reading NRAS – 10 years on – what’s next? – Jason Cubit
Angeline Mann, director at Herron Todd White, said now is the perfect time to establish practises that will ensure an excellent outcome over the next 12 months. So when a valuers wants to give me some advice – I listen. Today we get her top 6 tips. Transcripts: Kevin: Well, there’s never any shortage of people who are telling us their tips for your resolutions … Continue reading A valuer's tips on smart investing – Angeline Mann
A lot of concern has been expressed about the safety of high-rise buildings given the horrific events that occurred at the Grenfell Tower in London and the recent failure of the Opal Tower in Sydney. Sahil Bhasin from Roscon has been looking at the state of high-rise buildings in Australia. This will shock you especially if you are looking at buying an apartment. Transcripts: Kevin: … Continue reading Old problems in new highrise – Sahil Bhasin
I guess it’d be fair to say that probably what a lot of investors don’t do when they’re looking at property investment is treat it like a business. Cate Bakos has some tips as to how you can do this successfully. Transcripts: Kevin: I guess it’d be fair to say that probably what a lot of investors don’t do when they’re looking at property investment … Continue reading Is your rent up to date? – Cate Bakos
I have spoken on this show in the past about pools and whether or not they add value to a property. Today we talk to Brad Beer about the pros and cons of investing in a property with a swimming pool if you’re going to be leasing it out. Transcripts: Kevin: Well, quite often on this show we talk about pools and whether or not … Continue reading Properties and pools – Brad Beer
