You can learn so much from what the experts say about market conditions and trends but where do you go to find out all the relevant information you need? We not only give you information that helps with your research, our experts help set you on the right path for self discovery. Carpenters say ‘measure three times and cut once’, we say ‘research well and buy better’.
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
At this stage of the market, the pendulum is on the way back to a more balanced rental situation, which means that tenants may not have the luxury of choosing a property at will. So, with multiple applications becoming more common for rental properties, how do you make yours stand out from the crowd? Shannon Davis has a few suggestions. Continue reading Supercharging rental success – Shannon Davis
The laws around the collection and management of tenancy bonds is something that every landlord needs to be aware of. Bonds are just one of the areas that can cause problems for the landlord and the managing agent. We discuss them with tenancy law expert Margaret Barron. Continue reading Tenancy law covered – Margaret Barron
Hear how over a few days you will be able to hear the thoughts of 20+ property experts. To celebrate the launch of his next for sale website, Liam Austin joins us to talk about the event and how his new site will help locate stressed property for sale. Continue reading Finding stressed property – Liam Austin
Time is quickly running out for property owners in Queensland strata schemes to ensure their units are compliant as new smoke alarm rules are set to come into effect. Grant Mifsud warns that suppliers might struggle to meet the demand. Continue reading Action needed on smoke alarms – Grant Mifsud
For too long, property investors have been categorised as a group of disparately wealthy individuals who are hording far more than their fair share of real estate. The facts and figures from Simon and his team at Propertyology reveals exactly who the average Aussie real estate investor really is. Continue reading The facts about investors – Simon Pressley
We asked Josh Masters to tell us what he has observed, amongst his investors (he is a buyers agent), to be the stumbling block that holds some of them back. Although he struggled initially, he did give us a tremendous piece of advice. Continue reading Just do it – even if it does not fit all the criteria – Josh Masters
Quite often when we talk about Strata rules, we think only of the owner, but what about the tenant? Who has liability? I will discuss that with Grant Mifsud – a strata professional. Continue reading Who is to blame – owner or tenant? – Grant Mifsud
