Assessing the approximate market value of a property is not beyond the abilities of most residential investors; it just requires a keen ability to be impartial, informed and clinical The first step is to understand what a valuer is assessing. Market value is the value of...
There is no housing affordability crisis in Australia because the majority of locations remain affordable to property buyers. That’s according to new research from Propertyology. Simon Pressley gives us the lowdown. Transcript: Kevin: We hear a lot about housing affordability and a housing crisis. There is no...
Property investors love numbers. It doesn’t get much more satisfying than snapping up a house or unit for less than its value, renting it out for a good return and then sitting back while the compound growth machine clicks into gear. Owner occupiers on the other...
What’s the correct level of gearing at this time in the property cycle? Michael Yardney says it depends what your strategy is. He explains. Transcript: Kevin: What’s the correct level of gearing at this time in the property cycle? Let’s have a look at that. Michael Yardney...
We outline the upsides and downsides of managing your own property as well as insider tips on how to make it work...
Natalie Sharkey took over the family Newham Interiors business in 1987, the third generation in her family to fill the role. She completed her Interior Design qualifications at RMIT and with her broad skillset and creative flair has been adding a personal touch to the...
There are two top issues at the moment for Chinese property buyers in Australia that have been highlighted by the global Juwai network. We hear what they are as we catch up with Dave Platter from Juwai. Transcript: Kevin: We seem to be continually talking about the...
[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] Transcript: If you are not sure how much you should be paying for a property, consider having it valued by an independent valuer before you sign a contract or bid at the auction. The cost can be about $400 which, in the overall...
According to Chris Gray, it’s very easy for us in Australia to say “Oh look, property prices are high and that’s all going to crash,” but at the same time, we are in the top ten of the best cities to live and work in...