Would you go home with this man? + What is a Vesty Trust? + The 5 property reports you should get

Highlights from this week: The small things around the house that add enormous value What you should NOT do in a renovation Asset protection and where a ‘vesty trust’ fits in The critical decision every property seller must make How to take a macro view with your research Barry DuBois – The Living Room – and his property journey How to read the market to … Continue reading Would you go home with this man? + What is a Vesty Trust? + The 5 property reports you should get

Young, Brave and (Financially) Free + The 4 step process to investing success + How long does a 20 year report last?

Highlights from this week: The most financially savvy generation Picking the right Mentor and what to expect Understanding the numbers When to get a new depreciation schedule Advice from an industry heavyweight for those starting out Success stories that will inspire you The ideal speed to accumulate property Updating your property records online Transcripts: The new generation of investor – Simon Pressley Kevin:  Simon Pressley … Continue reading Young, Brave and (Financially) Free + The 4 step process to investing success + How long does a 20 year report last?

Investors not spooked by ‘bubble talk’ + Make money by saying ‘no’ + Buyer beware

Highlights from this week: How you are feeling about property investment What to say ‘no’ to When to love it and when to list it What to watch out for when investing in Brisbane Solicitors says ‘buyer beware’ – what you should be told Transcripts: Investors not fazed about ‘bubble talk’ – Ben Kingsley Kevin:  Every year or thereabouts, PIPA – the Property Investment Professionals of … Continue reading Investors not spooked by ‘bubble talk’ + Make money by saying ‘no’ + Buyer beware

Can APRA get tougher? + Buy a brick and become an investor + Borrowers band together to lower rates

Highlights from this week: Finance expert says “Get ready for it to get tougher to get finance” How anyone can become a property investor The role of the quantity surveyor The HashChing property finance investment model and how it can save you thousands How to make sure your investible debt or your deductible debt is working for you Why electronic conveyancing is now the norm … Continue reading Can APRA get tougher? + Buy a brick and become an investor + Borrowers band together to lower rates

Empty nesters turn to investment property + Mortgage stress increases + Rental vacancies down slightly

Highlights from this week: The impact of increased mortgage stress The factors you must now include when calculating a buffer The good news for property investors concerned about returns The tipping point for vacancy ratios How to know you are working with the best buyer’s agent The life lessons you can teach your kids and grandkids about investing A success story that proves it is … Continue reading Empty nesters turn to investment property + Mortgage stress increases + Rental vacancies down slightly

Brisbane’s most promising suburbs + Shannon Davis gives his property picks + Tips on sound property investing

Highlights from this week: Why you should look for demand to exceed supply How to invest counter cyclically and why Why D.O.M is important How to eliminate competition when it comes to investing Why an abundance of owner occupiers is a good indicator What is an ‘acceptable’ vacancy rate Transcripts : Bible Belt property – Shannon Davis + Trent Ray Kevin:  Good morning and welcome to … Continue reading Brisbane’s most promising suburbs + Shannon Davis gives his property picks + Tips on sound property investing

Women say ‘a man is not a plan’ + The spring property outlook + How serious should your ‘offers’ be?

  Highlights from this week: “Buying off plan is risky because it is ‘concept’” – Miriam Sandhuhler Where there is still some good buying in Sydney – Rich Harvey Women are finding new love in property – Ken Morrison Investors eye Canberra after Mr Fluffy – Rich Harvey 45% of women investors negatively gear – Ken Morrison With property investment – you can’t sit on … Continue reading Women say ‘a man is not a plan’ + The spring property outlook + How serious should your ‘offers’ be?

The extra value from adding a bedroom or bathroom + Dramatically improving returns from a property + Cherie Barber’s failsafe formulae

  Highlights from this week:   The benefits of creating an offset account. Ways to ensure you don’t overcapitalize on a renovation. Cherie Barber’s formulae. How to dramatically increase the returns from a rental. How can crunching the numbers help investors with their purchase decisions Airbnb success story and news about a new company that helps with the Airbnb experience for property owners. Why get … Continue reading The extra value from adding a bedroom or bathroom + Dramatically improving returns from a property + Cherie Barber’s failsafe formulae

Property in super – how can it go wrong? + Does ‘hook and flick’ work in all markets + Buying property with friends and relations

  Highlights from this week: Renovation expert – Paola Tapia – shares some tips on how you can go about transforming a residence into something with that elusive ‘X factor’. The best time to consider the hook and flick strategy and the types of properties to use. Traps for young players planning to buy off the plan Things to be aware of when buying property … Continue reading Property in super – how can it go wrong? + Does ‘hook and flick’ work in all markets + Buying property with friends and relations

The rise, fall and rise of REMAX – The best sites to research property + Finding the best renovation suburbs

  Highlights from this week: A buyers agent guide to the ‘go to’ internet sites for researching the market. Cate Bakos lists her favourites. E-settlements have been available in New South Wales since late 2014. The exchange of electronic contracts was made possible in 2015. Fast forward to today and, as you will hear from the property lawyer who made history with Australasia’s first fully … Continue reading The rise, fall and rise of REMAX – The best sites to research property + Finding the best renovation suburbs