Sellers come to terms with a changing market – Louis Christopher

Louis Christopher from SQM Research tells us that listings around Australia have increased.  So what is behind that? Why are they increasing?  It certainly has nothing to do with increased consumer confidence. Transcripts: Kevin:  Louis Christopher from SQM Research tells us that listings around Australia have increased, but what’s behind that? Why are they increasing? Louis, hello and welcome to the show. Louis:  Good day, … Continue reading Sellers come to terms with a changing market – Louis Christopher

Why are investors leaving Auckland? – Kelvin Davidson

Kelvin Davidson explains what is driving many property purchasers out of Auckland and where they are headed. Transcripts: Kevin:  Looking at the New Zealand market now, and we’ve heard for some time about the phenomenal growth in Auckland. So much so now, that the total return is probably suffering a little bit in some of the suburbs, leading me to believe, anyway, that some investors … Continue reading Why are investors leaving Auckland? – Kelvin Davidson

Why house shopping is so unique – Miriam Sandkuhler

If you invite five real estate agents into your home and ask them to tell you what they think your property will sell for, you will get five different answers. And quite often, they can vary widely.  We can’t say that two properties side-by-side are going to be worth exactly the same amount of money. So how do you go about working out that price?  … Continue reading Why house shopping is so unique – Miriam Sandkuhler

The decline is ‘declining’ – Tim Lawless

The CoreLogic hedonic home value index results released today reveal that the pace of declining property values has eased relative to the past four months. However, CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless says that the market downturn has become geographically more widespread, with housing values lower across six of the eight capitals and five of the seven ‘rest of state’ markets over the month.  Tim … Continue reading The decline is ‘declining’ – Tim Lawless

Cash up and move – but where? – Cate Bakos

More Australians are appreciating better lifestyles in locations outside of capital city areas.  Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia say with property prices cooling in several major city markets, downsizers particularly are seeing the appeal of regional property locations.  Cash up and move on – but where to.  Cate Bakos from REBAA tells us. Transcripts: Cash up and move – but where? – Cate … Continue reading Cash up and move – but where? – Cate Bakos

Why property might not be right for you – Shannon Davis

When done right, property investment can be lucrative and give the investor financial security in the long term.  However, there are many reasons why property may not be right for you and these should be carefully considered before making your first investment.  Shannon Davis runs us through the reasons. Transcripts: Kevin:   When done right, property investment can be lucrative and can give the investor financial … Continue reading Why property might not be right for you – Shannon Davis

Investment ‘flawed thinking’ – Miriam Sandkuhler

Flawed thinking – the non-sensical things buyers and sellers think and do when buying or selling property and how it gets in their way of securing a successful outcome is the topic we discuss with Miriam Sandkuhler. Transcripts: Kevin:   Investing in property isn’t always as easy as it looks. You know, good people, with anything, make lots of things look really, really easy. And that’s … Continue reading Investment ‘flawed thinking’ – Miriam Sandkuhler

The industry gives back – Leanne Pilkington

Young budding auctioneers compete in a state wide competition and at the same time raise money for charity.  This is the industry giving back and the President of the REINSW, Leanne Pilkington, could not be prouder. Transcripts: Kevin:   We hear a lot about industries giving back to the community, and I guess I’m probably a bit biassed here coming from the real estate industry, but … Continue reading The industry gives back – Leanne Pilkington

One on one approach to renovation – Bernadette Janson

Bernadette Janson has been working with startup and experienced renovators for many years. Her specialty is very personal, almost one-on-one training, because she knows that everyone is different and their abilities depend on many factors.  Hear about her experiences and what she has learnt about successful renovation from doing it herself. Transcripts: Kevin:  You’ve heard us mention in the show before that a man is … Continue reading One on one approach to renovation – Bernadette Janson

Misunderstandings about finance clauses – Cate Bakos

The Vice President of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia is making some quite timely warnings to buyers about the use of finance clauses in contracts. Timely when you consider the tightening restrictions around lending and what’s happening with the market as well. Cate Bakos sounds that note of caution. Transcripts: Kevin:  The Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia is making some, … Continue reading Misunderstandings about finance clauses – Cate Bakos