After a stellar year in property in 2021, which locations are likely to outperform in 2022? Which Covid related property trends will remain and which will be fads that will be soon forgotten? In my mind the ability to work, live and play all within 20 minutes’ reach is the new gold standard desirable lifestyle….
Articles by Bryce Yardney
Bryce is a property development specialist, having successfully sourced, project managed and completed hundreds of development projects for Metropole’s clients, helping them create substantial wealth.Visit Metropole.com.au
Are you thinking of selling a property? There is no doubt our property markets are picking up, but it still may not be as easy to sell your property today as it was a few years when the media was awash with reports of hot auction success stories. At that stage of the cycle, tales…
Do you own any cryptocurrency? For those who own Bitcoin, the most popular coin, the good news is that Bitcoin has reached an all-time high. The price of Bitcoin has surged to a record high of over $89,088 (AUD) while in 2015, one Bitcoin was worth $450. According to the Finder Cryptocurrency Adoption Index, Australia…
In Australia today, how much can you expect to spend when building a house? If you’re dreaming of building a new home, you may be wondering how recent events have impacted house construction prices including builder’s costs and stamp duty fees Without sounding trite, the answer to this could be summed up with that frustrating…
One of the skills of being a good negotiator is knowing when not to talk but to listen. I have found that many inexperienced negotiators are too eager to show off just what they know. This can work against them as they often reveal too much too soon, in particular about what they are willing…
In our current hot property markets more and more properties are being put to auction. Unfortunately, for every auction winner, there are usually three or four auction losers. Let’s be blunt, 7 out of 10 auctions end up selling to the person with the deepest pockets, but for the other third — the winning mix…
More and more sophisticated investors are considering commercial real estate as a viable investment strategy. They have usually built a substantial asset base and are now looking for more cash flow in their investments. Often, they buy smaller properties – such as a shop, strata office or perhaps an industrial warehouse – because the entry level…
Every day, we pass through buildings, hop aboard trains, drive across highways, and traverse structures in our lives without stopping to think about what it took to build them. The developers behind these structures aren’t just expert architects and engineers — in many cases, they’re multi-billionaires who’ve not only built some of the most impressive…
Do you like having problems? Most of us don’t. But I’ve notices that there are two types of problems:- The problems you think you have The problems you don’t think you have; Now stick with me and you’ll understand what I’m on about. You’ll find that most people are prepared to pay to get rid of their…
Are you interested in property development? While many properties make good homes, fewer are “investment grade” properties and even fewer are potentially profitable development sites. In a recent blog, I outlined why I choose the suburbs where I undertake developments very carefully. Now it’s time to find the “right” property in that suburb – one that could…