2019 ushers in more growth into 2020

The second half of 2019 has shown a tremendous growth momentum in the property market. As the new year ushered in, this growth seems to continue and may extend into the next few years. In this episode, Simon Pressley of Propertyology joins Kevin Turner as they discuss the following: This year’s growth influences – interest rate cuts, federal government stability, credit tap turned back on, … Continue reading 2019 ushers in more growth into 2020

What we learnt from 2019 – Simon Pressley

2019 proved to be a year of 2 distinct halves especially in Sydney and Melbourne.  Brisbane still struggles to give strong returns and with a state election this year that is not likely to improve.  But what of the other capitals and regions.  Simon Pressley has been looking into his crystal ball. Highlights from this week: Water will play a big part in property values … Continue reading What we learnt from 2019 – Simon Pressley

Sell more listings at full price

People don’t have to go through the iBuyer route anymore! Bernice’s guest this week on the Real Estate Coach is Chris Prefontaine, two-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms and The New Rules of Real Estate Investing. Chris used to be extremely successful, at least, until the Great Recession hit. He lost everything, so in his efforts to recover what he lost, Chris … Continue reading Sell more listings at full price

How to get more share of customer's wallet

People buy things out of necessity. Businesses in return, provide what people need through a sale. Sounds normal and transactional, right? But have you ever wondered why some earn more customers than their competitors? “We now see them more as clients that we can be delivering into the lifetime needs of those clients across property services more broadly,” explains Domonic Thompson. He then further explains … Continue reading How to get more share of customer's wallet

Developments on Long Island

What opportunities can be found in Long Island? The Stoler Report airs every Tuesday at 5:00 pm UTC +11, LIVE on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Thanks to its close proximity to New York and a highly-skilled workforce, Long Island is primed for growth and development. Unfortunately, actually doing the development is harder than it sounds. Michael Kelly of Kelly Development, Brad Blumenfeld from the Blumenfeld … Continue reading Developments on Long Island

Where NOT to sell – Kevin Young

Most property investors are keen to know where to buy their next property – what areas are hot – where will the next hot spot be?   But just as important as that is to know – when you already have a portfolio – where NOT to sell but to hold.  Kevin Young draws some interesting conclusions from the latest CoreLogic Pain and gain report. Highlights … Continue reading Where NOT to sell – Kevin Young

Thresholds too high for FHBs – Eliza Owen

The first home loan deposit scheme commenced 1st of January. It is a leg-up over the deposit hurdle for first home buyers struggling to accumulate a sizeable deposit, providing eligible Australians the opportunity to buy their first home with a deposit as low as 5% of the purchase price. Good news but there is a limit.  Eliza Owen has the story. Highlights from this week: Water … Continue reading Thresholds too high for FHBs – Eliza Owen

Water will play a big part in property values this year – Shannon Davis

The tragic bushfires in Australia will have an impact on so many people for a long time to come.  It may even change how we build our houses in the future and where we build them.  No doubt what we learn from these sad events will impact property values.  Shannon Davis looks at that as well as the other market influences this year. Highlights from … Continue reading Water will play a big part in property values this year – Shannon Davis

Australasia’s bellwether market – Miriam Sandkuhler

Australasia’s biggest property market, Melbourne, is well worth watching to pick up on what is likely to happen in other parts of the country.  Miriam Sandkuhler says it is the bellwether market and she looks at what was behind its recovery. Continue reading Australasia’s bellwether market – Miriam Sandkuhler