Smart investors know that if it looks too good it probably is. That could be the case with off the plan purchasers but if you are going to buy off the plan, in today's show Shannon Davis, from Metropole Property Strategists, explains how best to do...
Recently the Australian Bureau of Statistics warned our population growth is slowing. So does slowing population growth pose a risk to property? Michael Yardney discusses whether this slowdown pose a risk to our economy and pull the rug out from under our property markets? Why would...
With the costs of living expenses rising, saving enough money for future retirement has become more essential now than ever before. A recent estimate from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) suggests that the average Australian couple will need a super balance at retirement...
Case study: for $35 per week, you could own an investment property too Owning an investment property can be far more affordable for potential investors than they think, particularly when they claim all of the tax deductions available to them. To explain how claiming these deductions can...
The Sunshine State is back in the spotlight. In his regular column on Switzer John McGrath has put the microscope on the local trends occurring within each of the Eastern Seaboard’s major capital cities. This week he follows on by looking at an emerging market – the Queensland property market. Here's what...
In today's show Greville Pabst from WBP Property Group takes a look at the Melbourne market with reports circulating that there are too many units. Transcript: Kevin: We’re finding that the Melbourne market today is a very, very interesting market. It’s classed as one of the hottest markets...
Our population growth is slowing. John McGrath joins us to discuss that and also comments on where and why the market appears to be slowing. Transcript: Kevin: The McGrath report has just been released. This is an annual report, and John McGrath actually analyzes the Australian residential...
In today's show property management expert Corina Bailey from LandlordSpecialists.com.au has a shot at the industry. Transcript: Kevin: One of the big hurdles for anyone with an investment property is actually having it managed effectively. Whether that’s meaning that you’re managing it yourself or doing it through an agency,...
With property prices continuing to soar across the country, first home buyers and investors are looking for easier ways to enter the property market. In today's show Chris Gray, one of Australia’s property thought leaders, looks at how they are doing it. Transcript: Kevin: With property prices continuing...