Category: Property Development

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.

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Credit squeeze impacts building starts – Geordan Murray

The credit squeeze that has been impeding investors for the past 18 months has expanded and is now impacting home buyers as well.  This tight squeeze on credit is accelerating the slowdown in building activity which is a major concern for the HIA.  Geordan Murray outlines their concerns. Transcripts: Kevin:   We have spoken in the past on this show about credit and the tight credit … Continue reading Credit squeeze impacts building starts – Geordan Murray

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Developers 'flog substandard projects' – Helen Collier-Kogtevs

A recent comment by Helen Collier-Kogtevs that property prices will fall by 20%, received a lot of comment – both good and bad.  Helen joins us to justify her comments while at the same time making some harsh comment on the quality of some unit developments. Transcripts: Kevin:   Well, a recent comment by Helen Collier-Kogtevs from Real Wealth Australia, that property prices are predicted to … Continue reading Developers 'flog substandard projects' – Helen Collier-Kogtevs

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The thing about ‘house and land packages’ – Harris and Bateman

Don’t you hate sweeping statements like “houses are better investments than units” or ‘buying off the plan is dangerous’.  Property Mentors Matt Bateman and Luke Harris join us to discuss one that annoys them about house and land packages. Transcripts: Kevin:   One thing we see a lot of commentary about property is sweeping statements, generalisations, particularly when it comes to things like units, units over … Continue reading The thing about ‘house and land packages’ – Harris and Bateman

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Movers and Shakers who shape the property market – Louis Christopher

In his latest Boom and Bust Report, Louis Christopher names the Top 10 people who, through their decisions impact the rise and fall of the property market.  We name them today and give you details about getting this comprehensive report. Transcripts: Kevin:   Well, here’s some exciting news for you because in a couple of days time, the annual Boom and Bust report from Louis Christopher’s … Continue reading Movers and Shakers who shape the property market – Louis Christopher

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Construction sector under threat – Melissa Adler

The property industry is dependent on a number of factors not the least of which is employment in the building sector and a harmonious working environment.  That could be under threat with proposed changes to the Award.  The HIA’s Melissa Adler outlines the proposals. Transcripts: Kevin:   As we all know, the building industry has a big impact on what happens with property prices and the … Continue reading Construction sector under threat – Melissa Adler

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No slowdown in new home building – Tim Reardon

There might be concern in some quarters about supply and demand but if it is anything to go by, our top 3 home builders built more homes in the past 12 months than in the previous year. Transcripts: Kevin:    Interesting insight now into the housing market, the HIA-Colorbond Steel Housing 100 Report just released, reveals what’s really happening with home building in Australia. Bit … Continue reading No slowdown in new home building – Tim Reardon

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The facts about supply and demand – exclusive reports – Andrew Wilson

We know that there is no one market anywhere.  Every city, suburb and street in the world operates differently.  That is also the case with construction.  Developers are known to be ahead of the market.  Dr Andrew Wilson has produced a series of graphs exclusively for Real Estate Talk that looks at approvals in all the capital cities and even the major areas within the … Continue reading The facts about supply and demand – exclusive reports – Andrew Wilson

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A GST ‘loop-hole’ revealed – Ian Rodrigues

Ian Rodrigues answers a question about payment of GST on a development of townhouses.  He highlights a loop hole that our questioner might have “inadvertently” stumbled upon subsequently nullifying payment of the tax. Transcript: Kevin:  We’re going to answer a question now about GST and development. We received an e-mail, and the gentleman doesn’t want us to mention his name, and that’s fine; we’re happy to … Continue reading A GST ‘loop-hole’ revealed – Ian Rodrigues

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Trust me – I am a banker! – Veronica Morgan

Veronica Morgan asks the question – “Can we trust the banks anymore?”.  In light of what we are hearing from the Banking Royal Commission, some people are wondering about the whole finance and property industry.    Who can you trust? Transcript: Kevin:  Well, if nothing else, one thing that the Banking Royal Commission has told us is that even those who we thought we could trust, we … Continue reading Trust me – I am a banker! – Veronica Morgan

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Is DIY home styling worth the risk? – Melanie Grace

No doubt home styling helps sell a property quicker and maybe also for a better price but how easy is it and is it worth the investment to get a professional?  Melanie Grace says it is and she tells us what turns buyers on and off and gives an example of the value of NOT doing it yourself. Transcript: Kevin:  More and more, we’re seeing television … Continue reading Is DIY home styling worth the risk? – Melanie Grace

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