In his column for Switzer, John McGrath discusses the first quarter results of 2017. So, the first quarter results are in and guess what? Sydney is not – that’s right, not at the top of the leader board for price growth among our capital cities. It’s exciting to see some other...
Michael Yardney has looked back on last year and talks about the lessons from that year that can help improve the outcomes of 2017. Transcript: Kevin: It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been involved in property investment, there are always lessons to be learned. Let’s try and look...
There are many different property investment strategies but there will be just one that is right for you. We tell you about a book that helps determine the right strategy for you in your current situation. We talk to the books author Michael Sloan. Transcript: Kevin: I...
An event such as the Commonwealth Games, to be held on the Gold Coast in 2018, leaves a legacy. Hear how much the Games will improve the market there and for how long. We discuss the report with its author – Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo. Transcript: Kevin: I mentioned...
Vibrant property market conditions over the first 7 years of this decade could easily have many of us believing we're again in boom times, however, research by CoreLogic confirms that, except for Sydney, capital gains performance was substantially lower than for the last decade. Kevin...
Andrew Mirams spends time with us to fully explain cross collaterisation. What it is, the risks, who gets control and – if you want to – how to avoid it. Transcript: Kevin: It’s probably one of the hardest phrases to say and certainly one of the hardest...
[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] Transcript: To buy or to rent? That is the dilemma facing many potential homeowners today. It seems that buying a home is more costly - and time consuming - than renting a home. However, if you can comfortably afford to do so,...
Highlights from this week: What will happen to Gold Coast property prices before and after the Games Where to buy on the Coast NOW Why these are not ‘boom’ times’ What is ahead based on what has already happened Who is at risk from cross collaterisation Getting the right property investment...
In his column for Switzer, John McGrath discusses the proposed changes for first home buyers in Victoria. Last week I talked about the rising issue of affordability, which is particularly acute in Sydney but also a concern for Melbourne as both cities are leading the way in residential price...