Negotiation is more of an art than a science. Skilful negotiation doesn’t come naturally to most of us – it’s something that needs to be learned, practised, and perfected over time. It’s often said that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at anything, which means that most buyers and sellers, who only transact…
With spring around the corner, buyers, sellers and property professionals are gearing up for a lift in sales and listing activity – but for some sellers in Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney, spring does not necessarily mean that demand will lift. Spring can be a popular time for both sellers and buyers alike as the chill…
Melbourne has long been one of Australia’s strongest property markets, standing tall alongside Sydney. This has been thanks to its robust job market, high migration from overseas and interstate, and its reputation as one of the world’s most livable cities. However, in recent years, home value growth in Melbourne has languished while other cities continue…
Building homes is restricted mainly by planning red (and green) tape, high taxation, government munificence, and not being able to easily build what the market wants and/or can afford. Now that is off my chest – hopefully for the last time for a while – let me outline why stopping overseas migration isn’t really a…
The Gold Coast Council has decided to add a new ‘tax’ via massive rate hikes on unit owners living on higher floors of apartment buildings. More than 12,000 high-rise apartments have been included in the revised rate categories. This move, labelled a “view tax” by advocacy groups, affects high-rise apartment owners residing on the 40th floor…
While being a property investor might see you forced to pay a number of unforeseen bills each month, there are several tax breaks for investment properties that can significantly boost your financial returns. I’ve been an investment property owner for many years now, and I’ve been slugged with just about every property expense that you…
For decades, major cities worldwide have embraced medium-density housing as a way to strengthen urban areas, allowing more people to live in vibrant and livable neighbourhoods affordably and sustainably. Not so in Australia’s capital cities. And the reason why might surprise you. Sydney’s housing market has long been dominated by two extremes: expansive suburban homes…
In fact, is now a good time to get into the Sydney housing market? Australia’s house prices have reached or are close to record highs, with Sydney leading the pack as the nation’s most expensive city. Sydney’s property market continues to fetch impressive prices, particularly in some of the best investment suburbs in Sydney. CoreLogic…
Let’s talk about some positive things you can do at present rather than worrying about COVID-19. So let me ask you….would you like some success tips? If so, why not ask successful people what they wished they’d been told when they were younger? That’s exactly what I did with these successful property professionals and here’s…
The Reserve Bank is responsible for maintaining monetary policy that encourages economic growth and low unemployment while keeping inflation under control. The RBA uses interest rates to keep these three economic indicators in balance, so in which direction will the RBA move interest rates? Despite all the current focus on inflation, if unemployment rises and…
