Data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) earlier this week has shown that high loan to value ratio (LVR) lending continues to fall indicating new buyers are in many instances using larger deposits. The latest authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) property exposures data for...
There is a lot of talk in the media about housing affordability and how a whole generation of Australians will no longer be able to realise the great Australian dream of owning their own home. I’m sure you’ve heard how investors, negative gearing, foreign investment...
With so much talk about affordability, is this the time we will see the emergence of the regional areas as people need to move further out of the cities to find a place they can afford. Pete Wargent says this could be the answer and...
Buyers Agent Cate Bakos shares her thoughts about why investors need to factor in holding costs for a long term hold and why a 'buy and hold' strategy can eliminate some concerns about any future volatility the market could present. Transcript: Kevin: A common question we’re asked...
Is it a time for some caution about the property market? Has the market topped and is it likely to decline? Questions on the lips of many investors and some concern being expressed by some of the country’s top market analysts. Michael Yardney gives his...
Brett Warren has been troubled about why the Brisbane market, that he knows so well, does not keep pace with the Sydney and Melbourne markets in terms of growth. He also has some thoughts about how the South East Queensland market will perform over the...
John Lindeman highlights the regional areas around the country where he is witnessing dynamic growth. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor before the progress is obvious. Transcript: Kevin: I’m pleased to welcome to the show a man who I’ve followed for many,...
Ken Raiss answers some of your questions about tax, capital gains and capital loss and where you stand in changing the status of your principal place of residence. He deals specifically with questions from Andy and Marie. Transcript: Kevin: A couple of questions we’re going to answer on...
Is what the Federal Government attempting to do about making housing more affordable just tinkering around the edges? Is there something that can be done or is it just a reality that some people will never be able to afford to buy a property? Our...