We ask Pete Wargent to explain why Australian investors are the least willing to embrace new technology when searching for an investment. Transcript: Kevin: When it comes to investing, Australians apparently are the least willing to embrace new technology. That’s according to a study that was done...
Nerida Conisbee from realestate.com.au tells us about a study amongst 28,000 highly engaged listings on their site they used to come up with Australia’s ideal home. She also tells us why buyers are willing to pay $100,000 more if they find it. Transcript Kevin: The ideal home...
Andrew Mirams from Intuitive Finance explains what LMI or Lenders Mortgage Insurance is all about. Transcripts Kevin: I was approached by a young couple recently who were very concerned about getting into their first property and, I guess like a lot of young people, have been trying...
Lower interest rates, the 2016 Budget and a Federal Election – what does all that mean for property? Michael Yardney gives us an insight and a warning as well. Transcript Kevin: With more and more lower interest rates on the landscape, and of course, the recent budget,...
Michael Yardney answers Adam’s question about looking for a property with a twist. Transcript: Kevin: Adam sent me an e-mail that we’re going to address now. Thanks for your e-mail, Adam. “I was wondering if you could ask Michael Yardney to define in greater detail what he...
A new report says that most Australians have identified a 4 bedroom/2bathroom home as their ideal property. So how does that compare to the homes of our parents and even our grandparents? Bernard Salt says what were considered luxuries for our parents in terms of...
In recent times Northern Territory home sales take a huge hit. Quentin Kilian, CEO of the Territory Real Estate Institute says it is the lowest quarterly levels on record and he explains why. Transcript: Kevin: The number of home sales in the Northern Territory is at its...
Bernard Hickey from Hive News New Zealand has a waning for Australian investors looking to cash in on the hot market there. He gives us detail about a new tax on foreign investment that has been mooted by the NZ Prime Minister. Transcript - Kevin: Just like...
Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property. Most investors are aware of some of the deductions they are entitled to; for example they know they can claim their Property Manager’s fees, council...