A telling sign that markets are improving around Australia is when you start to see cranes on the horizon. Most times it is for a new unit development and in most cases a significant number of the units will have already been sold as the banks...
Last week we asked what is standing between you and property investing success. Michael Yardney introduced you to the concept that there are a number of biases that can significantly impact your investment decisions. Today we look at a few more that may be holding you...
In his recent column in Switzer, John McGrath explains why it is a fantastic time to think about selling your property. Here’s what he said: We’ve had two exceptional years of capital growth in Sydney and 2015 is off to a cracking start with clearance rates returning to above...
Did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider or the investments we miss out on, but rather, it’s due to the way we think. Michael Yardney says...
Smart investors target the tenants they want and make sure the property fits their needs. Find out how best to do that. As property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider or...
Today, Market researcher Louis Christopher joins us to look back at how we ended 2014 and what he thinks is ahead for this year. Transcript Kevin: One of the things that’s of most interest to most investors is what’s happening with vacancies, how many tenants are going to be...
Our legal eagle Rob Balanda has some good advice for first time buyers and Michael Yardney draws on his years of experience at buying property at auction. He has 9 pearls of wisdom for you. A question asked of me during the week about developing a...
One of the country’s largest lenders has revealed that it has already commenced planning for government changes to SMSF lending. What is the future? Should you be concerned? Andrew Mirams has the good oil. Michael Yardney answers a question from Michelle: “With a budget of $1...
In his recent column in Switzer, John McGrath explains why there is always a good time to buy property. Here’s what he said: Following exceptionally strong growth in Sydney house prices over the past two years (RP Data reports 13.4% in 2014 and 15.2% in 2013), buyers might be...