“Pitch it low and watch it go” is a saying in real estate used by agents to entice interest from buyers. In the November issue of Australian Property Investor magazine you can read an article called “Under quoting crackdown” that gives a detailed description about...
Choosing to build a brand new home rather than buy an existing property provides a number of benefits for potential investors. Generally these types of properties will be built in a developing suburb close in proximity to schools, transport and local services. Surrounded by other new...
When buying a property, or any other big-ticket item, we usually want to buy it at the best price possible, while the vendor wants to sell it for the highest price they can achieve. Good negotiators have developed the art of being able to influence...
We catch up with the person who has been named as the top property manger in Queensland. We ask her what we should be looking at when considering employing a property manager. Loretta Morgan, from Jam Property, is our guest today. Transcript: Kevin: Earlier this year in the...
Claim depreciation on outdoor structures and save Australia is made for outdoor living, so it is little wonder that alfresco areas have become sought after additions in any property. Owners see great value in adding permanent weatherproof structures to an investment property. Creating an indoor-outdoor environment which...
A high-profile industry figure has called for an end to undocumented selling activity, which many agents believe is rife in their local market. John Cunningham, from Cunninghams Real Estate, says not having an agency agreement not only jeopardises potential commission for the agent, but puts vendors...
In today's show Gavin McPherson from Oasis Properties tells us why he and his colleagues are focused on investing in South East Queensland. Transcript: Kevin: I’m delighted to have back into the show Gavin McPherson. Gavin is the CEO for Oasis Property. They work all around Australia, but...
In today's show we will tell you about the evidence that shows that 1 in 5 valuations are wrong by as much as 10%. We talk with Kent Lardner, from 3Comps.com. Transcript: Kevin: In my experience, most disputes in real estate seem to come down to price. There are discussions...
Many property owners don’t know how wealthy they really are and do not realize the potential they have to develop a property portfolio by using what is called lazy equity. Hear Michael Beresford from OpenCorp explain. Transcript: Kevin: It’s quite incredible, but many property owners don’t realize...