Do you want to buy an investment property but don’t have the cash in the bank for a deposit? The good news is, if you’re an existing homeowner, there is a way to have your cake AND eat it. And this is especially the case at a time when Australia’s recent property boom has seen…
Articles by Brett Warren
Brett Warren is National Director of Metropole Properties and uses his two decades of property investment experience to advise clients how to grow, protect and pass on their wealth through strategic property advice.
Brisbane is a thriving metropolis known for its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and relaxed lifestyle. Despite its laid-back reputation, Brisbane is also home to some of the most luxurious and exclusive suburbs in Australia. After booming through 2020 and 2021 with prices rising by 45.3%, Brisbane housing values fell -8.9% from their peak in May…
We all love our own neighbourhoods, right? We choose to rent or own homes in particular suburbs because it’s close to where we work, it may have an exciting entertainment scene, or perhaps it’s in the right school zone for our children. But does that mean that you should invest in your own backyard, too?…
The nation’s property market has fully recovered from the 2022 downturn, with combined capital house and unit prices ending 2023 at a new record according to Domain’s latest House Price Report December Quarter. This is the first time they have surpassed the previous records that were set in March 2022 for houses and December 2021…
If you’re thinking you can invest in cash flow to grow your wealth, I have news for you. While it never has been the case, especially in the current investment environment in 2024 , chasing cash flow might not be the most financially rewarding decision. Here’s why – and what you should do instead. What…
Melbourne is known for its rich culture, stunning architecture, and bustling lifestyle. With its growing economy, the city has also become home to some of the most luxurious and expensive suburbs in the country. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the top 10 most expensive suburbs in Melbourne and what makes them…
“Off-market” properties – what are they? Why would anyone sell this way? Are they around in the current buyers’ market and why should you consider buying one? Firstly let me explain what I’m talking about… The buyer’s agents at Metropole Property Strategists come across two types of what I would call “off-market” transactions. Most are…
We are living in interesting times, aren’t we? After strong property price growth in our major property markets in 2023, we are now moving to a perios of slower capital growth. The current market is creating two types of property buyers: Those who see it as an opportunity to take advantage of a short-term concern…
Mistakes can be hard to admit because in doing so we have to acknowledge that we’ve somehow veered off course, and sometimes that’s a daunting prospect. Where does that leave us? How long will it take to recover and get back on track? Although it might be confronting, mistakes associated with a property investment worth…
Have you ever experienced that situation where you want to get into the property market or add to your portfolio, but the planets just are not aligning? You may start to feel a bit stressed because house prices are booming and that first or next rung on the property ladder seems to be getting harder…