Driving around, you’ll see signs on lampposts and street signs that say, “We will buy your house for cash. We’ll pay the full price, and we’ll buy it now.” What’s behind those? It’s a rent-to-buy scheme, and today we talk about it with Peter Carter, from...
In today's show we hear a great story of a young person’s journey to property ownership. There is a lot of talk about how difficult it is for your people to get a foot on the property ladder. Nicole Haddow might just have the answer. Transcript: Kevin: I...
In today's show Greville Pabst, from WBP Property Group, joins us to say that he is not concerned about the potential for an oversupply of units in Australia. He argues that we need to grow up and realise that we are “world cities” and the dynamic...
In today's show Shannon Davis, from Metropole Properties in Brisbane, has some more negotiation tips and outstanding advice if you don’t want to pay too much for your next property purchase. Transcript: Kevin: You’ve heard of the saying that you’ll make money out of real estate when you...
In today's show Michael Yardney, from Metropole Property Strategies, has some great advice - he wants to remind you to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best – in other words, maximise your upside while, at the same time, covering your downside. Transcript: Kevin: Here’s some great advice...
Our success story this week is a story about taking control of the sale of your own property. Shayle Woods shares her experience and has some tips on what to do and what not not to do if you decide to go it alone. Transcript: Kevin: I...
In today's show we talk to Simon Cohen, a partner in Cohen Handler. He and his good friend, founding partner and young entrepreneur, Ben Handler, started the agency some time ago, and it’s one of those great buyer’s agencies in Australia. Transcript: Kevin: I love talking to buyer’s...
In today's show we talk with Russell Gray who earlier this year, bought a block of land and did a "1 into 3 subdivision" when everyone else could only see a 1 in 2 subdivision. Transcript: Kevin: My next guest is from Bribie Island in Queensland, just out...
The newest edition of the The Secret Agent Report features an article about the plans for a congestion charge in Melbourne. In today's show together with Jodie Walker, the coauthor of the article, we take a look at plans for a congestion charge in Melbourne and what will...