In his column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the myth behind a slow property market in winter, encouraging buyers not to let the colder months dishearten them from shopping the market. Here's what he had to say: Next week marks the beginning of winter, a season where most real estate markets run...
We catch up with the world’s most successful celebrity real estate agent - Josh Altman star of the hit American TV show Million Dollar Listing LA. He talks about selling property for and to the rich and famous. Transcript - Kevin: Josh Altman is the world’s most...
So, you’ve found what appears to be the perfect “splitter block” for your first potential property project. To help with the due diligence, Nhan Nguyen, from Advanced Property Strategies, runs through his checklist of items to ensure the project is viable. In recent times Northern Territory...
Bernard Hickey from Hive News New Zealand has a waning for Australian investors looking to cash in on the hot market there. He gives us detail about a new tax on foreign investment that has been mooted by the NZ Prime Minister. Transcript - Kevin: Just like...
Brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation explains how you can get the maximum deductions available from your investment properties. Handy advice in the lead up to the end of financial year. Transcripts - Kevin: In the lead-up to the end of the financial year, investors will be...
[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] One advisor says a lack of affordable property is NOT the fault of investors – overseas or local - but rather, owner-occupiers. Heath Bedford, an associate at Performance Property Advisory, believes the blame for affordability is being unfairly laid at the...
Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property. Most investors are aware of some of the deductions they are entitled to; for example they know they can claim their Property Manager’s fees, council...
A person’s motivation to sell is rarely just about financial reasons according to buyers agent Patrick Bright. He joins us to explain how you can spot a sellers motivation and why its important. Transcript - Kevin: Whenever I ask a seller what it is they look for...
I wanted to get a balance to what Michael Pascoe said so I asked Michael Yardney for his opinion and, like me, you might be a bit surprised to hear his view. Transcript - Kevin: Just before the break there, you heard what Michael Pascoe had to...