I’m sure you’ve heard of the “fixed rate cliff” – a term used to describe the expiry of a significantly larger than average number of fixed-term loan facilities, which were secured between mid-2020 and mid-2022. CoreLogic published a note outlining what we knew about the so-called ‘fixed-rate cliff’ in February this year. It was a forward…
There is a dire shortage of rental properties around Australia, meaning we have historically low vacancy rates and skyrocketing rents. The rental landscape in Australia is experiencing unprecedented challenges, but in a recent article in The Australian, Robert Gottliebsen offered four radical ideas to solve our rental crisis. Gottliebsen explained that an intricate weave of…
Like baking a soufflé, successful property investing requires three important elements: a well-proven recipe, good ingredients and technique. Successful property investors know only too well that shortcuts or lack of research are sure to cause financial distress. They also know that given the level of expertise and knowledge required to make the right decision it…
In recent months, the issue of rent control in Australia has been at the centre of intense scrutiny. The Victorian Government has sparked debate across the nation by indicating that it is considering both restricting the range of a rental increase and limiting rent increases to once every two years. The implications of these moves…
A policy that caps residential rents was always going to get headlines for politicians. Any suggestion to keep the cost-of-living down – now, will sound like a good idea in the current environment. But according to the REIV rent freezes and caps are a naive view of the wider economy. And I agree. Rising rents…
In this article, I talk about the current state of Australia’s housing market, examining past and projected population growth, housing demand, and the supply of new dwellings. Four tables provide a comprehensive overview of the data, shedding light on the significant challenges and imbalances within the housing sector. Population growth and projections Annual population growth…
Buying an investment property can be both an exciting and stressful time. Ultimately, choosing the right investment property comes down to your investment plan, but also knowing how much you can afford and understanding what is available to buy. This is especially the case at a time when property stock is low and prices, although…
As a completely independent advisor, I have no vested interest in how my clients invest. Whether they invest in property, shares, or any other asset class makes no difference to my life. Of course, I want them to invest in assets that are most appropriate for them and assets that provide the highest returns without…
Global markets are actively exploring how to repurpose now empty office buildings, as the post covid impacts of work-from-home and distributed employment take their rising toll. Typically, it is the older-style office buildings that are most affected. Owners of premium office property compete more aggressively for premium, large-scale tenants who still want the high-performance CBD…
Are real estate agents honest, do they bend the truth or are they just trying to do the job without being sued? Have you ever wondered why real estate agents have consistently had a bad reputation? In my experience of working with many different real estate agents, I have come across the good the bad…
