Commercial Yield Risks Explained

Australians have a love affair with property. Many see property as a key tool in achieving their financial goals, and it’s easy to see why, given its historically low volatility and potential to provide both income and capital returns. To date, residential property has been by far the most popular way for Australians to enter into and retain exposure to the property market. I have … Continue reading Commercial Yield Risks Explained

The NSW Short Term Rental Legislation – How It Could Affect You

The NSW Government recently announced it’s long awaited legislation around short term rentals in NSW. While the finer details have yet to be decided, the key points have been announced and many property investors are wondering how this will impact them. Mike Johnson, Chief Sales Officer at MadeComfy, talks about the new legislation and how it will affect investors who use short-term rental as an income stream. … Continue reading The NSW Short Term Rental Legislation – How It Could Affect You

VIDEO – Misconceptions on Short Stay Rentals – Natascha Winkler

The growing popularity of the short-term rental market demands that we get more qualified information about how it works.  There is so much publicity with examples of bad behaviour in the sector but unfortunately the balance of good examples – and there are many – do not receive the same exposure.  Joining Kevin to dispel some misconceptions about short stay rentals is Natascha Winkler from MadeComfy. … Continue reading VIDEO – Misconceptions on Short Stay Rentals – Natascha Winkler

Family Is The Focus

Alongside co-creator Tim Fung, Jonathan Lui has watched his Airtasker app take off. Now he’s back at work – this time focusing on the property market with the app Soho. AT A GLANCE Purchase of first property: 2009 Favourite investment: His startups, Airtasker and Soho Milestone: Airtasker has processed $90m in task transactions Lui is a property investor himself, having purchased his first piece of real estate in … Continue reading Family Is The Focus

VIDEO – The Armchair Development Concept – Paul Wilson

Kevin is joined by Paul Wilson and Sarah Megginson to talk about the innovative investment concept ‘Armchair Development’. Sarah is – of course – the Editor of Your Investment Property Magazine and Paul is the Founder of We Find Houses Group – a national company providing a comprehensive range of property investor services for over seventeen years. In this 8-minute video, you will learn: What … Continue reading VIDEO – The Armchair Development Concept – Paul Wilson

Protect Your Property

Property is an excellent source of passive income, which is why so many people get into this type of investment. However, it’s not as easy as just buying a house and leaving it there to appreciate – the typical goal is to lease it out and profit from there. Thus, keeping a well maintained, safe home is vital to your investment journey and to your reputation … Continue reading Protect Your Property

Real Estate Success Runs In The Family

For Arjun Paliwal, property investment has always been in his blood. “My father has had significant success in property through his life, and so he’s the number-one inspiration for me. I knew that, at some point, I would follow in his footsteps with property,” Arjun says. Working at a major bank gave Arjun a strong understanding of mortgages and access to a constant stream of … Continue reading Real Estate Success Runs In The Family

VIDEO – Smart retirement – Philippe Brach

As you approach retirement, you might question if you are going to enjoy that time of your life.   Unless you have done some planning leading up to retirement, you might just find yourself in hot water.   But ….. it’s never ever too late!   This topic is covered in detail  in the current issue of Your Investment Property magazine in an article featuring the CEO of … Continue reading VIDEO – Smart retirement – Philippe Brach

How Will The Royal Commission Impact Property Investors?

As the Financial Services Royal Commission rolls on, it seems like every day in the news we hear another dramatic tale of hardship caused by a bank’s misbehaviour. However, while many people are angry (and rightly so) about the reports, when considering the likely practical impact of the Royal Commission, it’s worth noting that most of the instances of irresponsible lending identified in the testimonies … Continue reading How Will The Royal Commission Impact Property Investors?

Growth suburbs named + Young couple success story + Kitchen reno on a tight budget

Sarah Megginson joins Kevin to talk about what you can expect to see inside the latest issue of Your Investment Property magazine. Twenty years of strong capital growth is a track record worth exploring, so this month Your Investment Property magazine has uncovered 143 Australian suburbs that have out-performed over the last two decades. Plus, a kitchen renovation delivers massive bang for buck, the ins and outs of … Continue reading Growth suburbs named + Young couple success story + Kitchen reno on a tight budget