Buying a new property – whether it’s your first home or your 10th investment property – is always an exhilarating experience. But in the excitement of your new real estate prospects, it is important not to rush past the important bits. Remember, it’s the job...
Michael Yardney talks about the bank of mum and dad in helping young people get into property. More and more first homebuyers are being forced to rely on their parents to lend them a hand to get a foothold into the property market. Transcript: Kevin: Gee, I’m...
While many Australians will sit on the sidelines waiting for someone to ring the bell heralding the property market has bottomed, savvy investors will be out looking for and buying investment opportunities created by the current buyers’ market. While many unsuccessful property investors speculate emotionally,...
You might recall that Michael Yardney recently told us why he likes 70’s units. In this interview he highlights the 6 mistakes investors must avoid if they are wanting to invest in older units. Transcript: Kevin: Last week in the show, I was talking to Michael Yardney...
President of the Real Estate Buyers Agent’s Association of Australia, Rich Harvey, slams real estate companies misrepresenting themselves as buyer’s agents and offering free services. He is angry at claims by a company called Seekology, that is out to disrupt Australasia’s property market by offering...
We talk to Tim Godden from Seekology about why he would offer to work for no fee in helping buyers secure a suitable property. Just what is the business model and how is it going to work? Transcript: Kevin: The term game-changer is quite often bandied around...
We check in with Nhan Nguyen to find out how he is going on week 3 of his 30 day flipping exercise. Buying and selling a property in 30 days to make a big profit with little or no outlay. He strikes a snag this...
This week a timely warning from Anna Porter at suburbanite.com.au to be very cautious of filling your portfolio with regional properties, or buying in tourism hubs if you are looking to buy a growth property. These markets are volatile she says. Transcript: Kevin: You may recall recently...
The HILDA Survey is a nationally representative study of Australian households. For the study, the authors have been interviewing the same 17,000 people every year since 2001, so as to up a picture of how people’s lives change over time. The latest report says that fewer...