In current times of low rental yield, more investors are looking at alternative ways to maximise rental returns. Short-term rental has proven to deliver better returns due to the ability to dynamically change the price according to the supply and demand of the market. Booking...
View CEO Enzo Raimondo talks about the benefits of the new Property 360 tool, which has listed and valued every property in Australia. Identify trends and property data you need now....
Investing in the property asset class (that essential commodity called ‘shelter’) requires a long-term game plan. Ten years from now, if we were to look back and analyse which property markets throughout Australia performed the best, my money is that we will be referring to...
Rental yields are on the improve especially in Melbourne. Cate Bakos says the competition for rental properties is really heating up. Transcript: Kevin: There have been some mixed stories about the Melbourne market in recent times, but some good news emerging. Cate Bakos from Cate Bakos Buyer’s...
With first home buyers representing around 13% of new lending, there are some specific issues to be considered when it comes to the affordability debate. Firstly, the capital cities of Sydney and Melbourne are home to more than 8.4 million people and are therefore large centres...
Australia is just starting to get its first taste of consumer artificial intelligence. What role will AI play in how we buy and sell property. We discuss that with Nigel Dalton, REA Group Chief Inventor Transcript: Kevin: You only need to have seen Star Wars, The Matrix, Westworld, or...
It is no secret that data is becoming an increasingly powerful force in the global economy. Just look at Facebook’s long-term (and already successful) goal of partnering with bricks-and-mortar stores and finance providers (especially credit card providers) to monitor the offline behaviour of consumers. The...
An incentive to buy a property is generally offered for a reason. Guaranteed rent or a car or a holiday with the purchase. The only free cheese is in the trap. We discuss that with buyers agent Brett Warren. Transcript: Kevin: When we see the market the...
While property investing is one of Australia’s favourite past times, it doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. There are ups and down and certainly rewards to reap, but you do have to put in some ground work and planning to become a successful investor. While...