[powerpress] Transcript: Up to 20,000 extra Melbourne apartments that are currently sitting vacant, could hit the market within a few months. Whether the owners respond to the new 'vacancy tax' starting 1 January 2018 by adding these properties to Melbourne's rental stock or resale stock, either way...
[powerpress] With property prices in some Australian cities becoming highly unaffordable, would-be property buyers are turning too creative strategies to get themselves onto the property ladder. Rent to buy is one such scheme but it does come with some risks. Peter Koulizos walks us through the pros...
[powerpress] Transcript: The number one suburb to invest in for rental performance is Chigwell in Tasmania, according to CoreLogic’s latest Top Rental Performers report. Houses in Chigwell have a rental yield of 7.4% and a median value of $226,065, which also makes it one of the most...
In this episode, we feature portion of an outstanding talk former Deputy Mayor of Brisbane – David Hinchliffe – presented to a select group of property investors recently. In his talk, David reflects on his memories of one of the most influential development periods in...
[powerpress] Trasncript: Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe is worried about what will happen to highly leveraged Australian households when rates return to what he has called “normal” levels. That should be sufficient warning that the rates we have now are not normal and borrowers should...
It is over now and we know the outcome of the most recent BLOCK auction. In this video we talk to David Wood who was the man with the gavel representing Josh and Elyce. David, from Hockingstuart Albert Park, returned the winning couple a profit...
Transcript: Melbourne has “stolen” Chinese buyers from other Australian cities this year. Figures from property website Juwai, show Melbourne received 40.5 per cent of Chinese buyer inquiries made in Australia this year - up from 35.6 per cent last year. Sydney took the next largest share...
In this episode we feature New Farm and speak to a New Farm agent Claudia Marchand from L J Hooker about the sale of a landmark Art Deco block of units. Shannon will answer questions regarding principal and interest and interest only loans. Kevin and Shannon discuss...
Transcript: Affordability is a key issue for Western Australian property buyers who are currently renting in Perth. A survey by The Western Australian Apartment Advocacy, has revealed 73 per cent said they would consider an apartment for their next move, with a preference for two to...