In decades gone by it was common for first-time buyers, in fact, all buyers, to purchase a house in the suburbs. A lot has changed since then, however, and more and more people are choosing to buy and live in units and townhouses, usually because of their superior positions closer to the city, their…
Articles by Brett Warren
Brett Warren is Director of Metropole Properties Brisbane and uses his 13 plus years property investment experience to advise clients how to grow, protect and pass on their build their wealth through property. Visit: Metropole Brisbane
When you’re selling your home or investment property, you want to work with an agent that you can trust, don’t you? Your selling agent should be someone who understands your motivation for selling. They should also have a solid communication system, which means you can get in contact with them easily. Everyone hates endless voicemails…
Sydney’s property auction market reached the highest clearance rate seen since 2015 in March, with a staggering 82.5% of properties selling under the hammer. In fact, monthly auction selling rates have held above 80% now for two consecutive months as Australia’s property market booms. According to the latest Domain report, the monthly clearance rate in…
You’re reading about it, so clearly you’re interested in property investing. So, why haven’t you done anything about it? In my experience, the number one reason some people can’t take that first step is fear. There’s excellent evidence to support the notion that wealth can be created through investing in property – so why are…
Considering an investment into the Brisbane property market but don’t know where to start? Well…after Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is arguably Australia’s third-biggest property market. Brisbane’s property values remained resilient over the last year, especially given the economic impact of COVID-19, and are now forecast to perform strongly in 2021. The Sunshine State is shining…
In my mind it’s important for people to go into property investing with their eyes wide open – which is to say, you should hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Too often I see investors get disillusioned with real estate because they simply have unrealistic expectations about what they’re likely to achieve….
Where are the best locations to invest in Sydney property in 2021? The Sydney property market is forecast for strong growth in 2021-22, but as always, not all Sydney suburbs will perform the same, and if history repeats itself some properties will increase in value significantly over the year, (with some exhibiting double-digit capital growth)…
In almost every area of our lives, we’re comfortable with the idea of paying an expert for their expertise. If you want fantastic photos at your wedding, you’ll pay a professional photographer rather than relying on your friends and relatives to capture the moment. And even if you’re handy around the house, you’re likely to…
Are you a bit of a Property Nerd like me? Do you like to keep up to date and continually analyse data and the numbers to ensure you are able to make an informed decision? Even if you are not, I am about to share what I believe to be the most important piece of…
There are a lot of books out there full of investment advice. It can be tough cutting through the clutter to find the property investment strategies and tips that are truly worthwhile — and will help you build financial freedom through real estate. The problem is some books are good, some are of outdated, many…