As a measure of housing affordability, there’s a lot more to what influences property prices than just household income levels according to Stuart Wemyss. He argues that if it is a meaningful measure, then property can’t continue to grow at a faster rate than...
Local and State Government bodies are beginning to develop measures aimed at limiting short term accommodation as a way to force more properties towards long term tenants. This all stems from growing concerns about the permanent rental crisis around the country. Bushy is joined by...
There are ways to optimize your property borrowing capacity but, a word of caution today in the show! It pays to be curious, questioning and to think outside the box. But whatever you do – do it safely and don’t overextend yourself. Build in rainy...
The problem with politicians making decisions is most times they are short-term thinkers - normally on their own terms. There are no quick fixes to rental shortages and housing affordability. If politicians can’t do it, we ask the question of who is best to frame...
A crisis is rarely an unexpected overnight event. It normally has a slow burning fuse which explains how years of neglect from politicians kicking housing affordability further down the road has resulted in it falling over a cliff. Pete Wargent believes the answer lies...
There has been a marked increase in demand for commercial property in recent times which has resulted in much higher pressure on vacancies. Scott O’Neill tells Bushy how well conducted due diligence can minimise risks and maximise returns....
There are significant cost and cash flow benefits in building a property over buying an existing one, but if the builder goes broke, the losses can be horrific as we have seen recently. Most people who build, will only ever build one property, so selecting...
It is crystal clear! Australia’s housing woes stem from a shortage of supply and it’s not likely to get better any time soon. Our guests this week deal with varied topics surrounding buyer reluctance due to uncertainty, political inaction, an overabundance of enthusiasm leading to potential...
If you’re frustrated that it’s taking too long to achieve financial freedom, then you’re going to love our special 2 part feature with Andrew Courtney who opens your eyes to The Doubling Game – a unique approach that systematically helps you to save more, reduce...