The property industry is dependent on a number of factors not the least of which is employment in the building sector and a harmonious working environment. That could be under threat with proposed changes to the Award. The HIA’s Melissa Adler outlines the proposals. Transcripts: Kevin: As...
When Daniel and Kylie met on the police beat in Townsville, they shared more than just a vocation. They decided to create a life together in Far North Queensland and the first step was buying a home in 2008. Back then, like so many others, they chose...
Technology is moving us at such a rapid rate and it’s changing how the real estate industry works and how consumers communicate and do business with real estate professionals. The introduction of cloud-based property management software has enabled agents to provide investors with 24/7 access...
Depreciation is a complex area, so unless you’re a specialist Quantity Surveyor or a qualified Tax Accountant, it can be hard to wrap your head around it. As such, investors miss deductions all the time, meaning they could be losing out on thousands of dollars. Research shows...
Who was it who said ‘Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful’. It was Warren Buffett of course. Well you could apply that theory to what is happening in some of our capital city markets right now according to Luke...
34% of Australia’s population choose not to live in one of our eight capital cities. That is one in three people. Across the country, there’s a plethora of regional locations with a stable population base, essential infrastructure and affordable housing. We discussed some of those...
Dr Andrew Wilson has called this a ‘tough weekend for sellers and their agents’ as buyers slow the pace and auction results slip below 50%. Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist from My Housing Market presents his weekend review exclusively for Real Estate Talk. Live on Facebook every Monday at...
If there is one topic that’s top-of-mind for property investors right now, it’s the tightening of lending criteria, and with the Banking Royal Commission ongoing, it’s making even the most successful property investors quiver in their well-heeled boots. But what’s the reality behind the crackdown on...
House values across the nation are expected to tumble by 2021, according comparison site Finder. What is behind that dire prediction? We catch up with Graham Cooke to find out. Transcripts: Kevin: Well, our next story will shoot daggers into your heart no doubt, but finder.com.au predicting...