Highlights from this week: Passed-in properties sell at a premium Sellers drive a hard bargain with agents The property grass is not always greener Gut instincts backed up by research Mindset adjustment required for commercial investment Transcript: Passed-in properties sell at a premium – Justin Nickerson Kevin:  As we have mentioned on a few occasions, an auction campaign is more than just the auction day. There’s … Continue reading When it pays to wait + Agent commissions falling + No guts no gain

Highlights from this week: Refinance pros and cons Squash courts into micro-apartments Commercial property ‘attractive’ to SMSF Is this a time to speculate? Cashing in on low interest rates Transcripts: Re-finance pros and cons – Ian Rodrigues Kevin:  Well, amidst the rising interest rates and title-lending regulations, investors might decide to opt to refinance their property to access additional funds and ultimately continue growing their portfolio. … Continue reading Cashing in on low rates + Converting squash courts + Commercial property in SMSF

Highlights from this week: Getting property in the USA is the easy part Australasia’s most affordable capital city Sydney rental market on the verge of oversupply Suburbs for double-digit price growth Transcripts: Australasia’s most affordable capital – Diwa Hopkins Kevin:  Easing house price pressures are proving some affordability relief for home buyers according to the HIA. Joining me to talk about this, HIA economist Diwa Hopkins. … Continue reading Where to get double-digit growth + Australasia’s most affordable capital city + Sydney rental market on edge

Highlights from this week: The facts about supply and demand – exclusive reports The difference between ‘off market’ and pre-market property Overcoming the huge expense of marketing a property for sale First timers vs CUBB’s – who wins? DIY research and get the bargains Transcripts: The facts about supply and demand – exclusive reports – Andrew Wilson Kevin:  We’ve certainly had a surge in development right … Continue reading Exclusive supply data reports + Agents mislead buyers about opportunities + FTB’s vs CUBB’s

Highlights from this week: One third of Aussie are willing to co-share A GST ‘loop-hole’ revealed Our annual property update “Avoid panic” says one expert Business guru impacts a property business Transcript: “Avoid panic” says one expert – Josh Masters Kevin:  There’s always mixed reporting about the property market, but I think we have to understand that with every bit of bad news, there’s always some … Continue reading Our annual property update + Don’t believe the headlines + Sharing the mortgage load

Highlights from this week: Don’t overlook a mid-year partial claim Setting up a property in a SMSF Sellers and agents disagree about auction Is DIY home styling worth the risk? Trust me – I am a banker! Transcripts: Don’t overlook a mid-year partial claim – Brad Beer Kevin:  A couple of weeks ago, I spoke to brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation about the timing of … Continue reading Trust me – I am a banker! + The risk of DIY home styling + SMSF and property – the facts

Highlights from this week: Easily track the performance of your portfolio Negotiating in a rising market when sellers have the power “The best book I nearly didn’t read” – Richard Pan The property world is more than Sydney and Melbourne Remote auction bidding is now for anyone Transcripts:  Strategy for negotiating in a seller’s market – Simon Pressley Kevin:  There are some markets around Australia, and … Continue reading Portfolio tracking made easy + “The best book I nearly didn’t read” + Buying in a seller’s market

Highlights from this week: DIY home improvement design Negotiation strategies that work Why people trust Rich with all their savings The reasons why investors are not buying The tax money people leave on the table Transcripts: Negotiate like a pro – Cate Bakos Kevin:  I want to talk about a subject now that’s near and dear to my heart, and that is something that professionals in … Continue reading Where have all the investors gone? + Would you buy blind? + Power negotiation

Highlights from this week: The next suburbs to gentrify SQM tip a slowing market The factors to consider when comparing houses and units Real estate is all about the land – here is proof! We plot the double digit price growth in our capital cities Transcripts: We plot the double digit price growth in our capital cities – Simon Pressley Kevin:  Gee, haven’t we seen some … Continue reading More softening on the way + Sydney is historically the worst growth city + ‘Knock-overs’ grow

Highlights from this week: Are FIRB figures a good guide? Getting creative in the bedroom Common finance misunderstandings Why chasing hotspots is not smart Borrowers wise up to the banks Transcripts: Getting creative in the bedroom – Adrian Ramsay Kevin:  One of the challenges we find in real estate as we have a requirement to put things in smaller places is just how can we creatively … Continue reading Don’t chase ‘hotspots’ + Good things in small spaces + FIRB figures need explanation