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Articles by Jeremy Sheppard
Jeremy Sheppard is a keen property investor and a self-proclaimed property data “nutcase.” He is a guest columnist for Your Investment Property mag and creator of the DSR.
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To Sell or Hold
Almost every property investor at some time or another has asked themselves whether or not they should sell an investment property they currently own. There are so many variables to the equation that making a decision can end up feeling like guesswork. I’ll outline a few key points in this article hopefully to make it...
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3 reasons to research AFTER you’ve bought
Most investors stop suburb research once they’ve bought. But the need to make good decisions extend into the period of ownership. There are 3 reasons why you need to keep your eye on a market even after buying there: Knowing the best time to sell – even if you never intend to Knowing the best...
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Are low deposit loans really that risky
All investing comes down to two considerations: risk and return. Ideally, you want to eliminate risk and maximise return. It doesn’t matter what type of investment you’re considering: buying property, buying shares, fixed interest deposits, small business, foreign exchange trading, you name it – these two key principles of risk and return govern how successful...
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Getting hot spots wrong
One publication investors should read upside down The Housing Industry Association (HIA) publishes a report listing the top residential property markets around Australia which they call “Hot Spots”. But they are not hot spots for investors. On the contrary, investors should probably avoid these locations. What is a hot spot? My definition of a hot...
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Buying under market value
One thing property investing has over share investing is the opportunity to buy under market value. There is no concept of buying under market value in the stock market since the only purchase you can make is at market value. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy shares at a bargain price. It just means the...Property developers, Bad advice, Financial advice, Marketing, Investment myths
Worst advice ever I read a blog titled, “The 6 biggest property investment myths”. You won’t believe the rubbish it was filled with. The introduction was ironic… “Misinformation can stop your property portfolio in its tracks. Make yourself aware of the most common investment myths to separate fact from fiction.” The blog then started off…
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Statistical and Fundamental Research
When identifying locations in which to invest, the research an investor performs can be broken down into two types: statistical research and fundamental research. Each is performed differently and each has its own merits and shortcomings. So when should one use statistical research and when fundamental? Demand and Supply At the risk of sounding repetitive,...
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To sell or to hold? That is the question
Almost every property investor at some time or another has asked themselves whether or not they should sell an investment property they currently own. There are so many variables to the equation that making a decision can end up feeling like guesswork. I’ll outline a few key points in this article hopefully to make it...
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