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Buying when uncertainty is at its peak.
In real estate, prices are driven by supply and demand. When everyone wants a certain type of property that generally leads to rising prices. When there’s an influx of listings of a certain type
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What happens to your investment strategy if rates reach 1980s levels?
There’s been plenty of discussions at the moment about interest rates and what impact they are having on the property market. While rates are expected to keep rising, I often get the question
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How do you live off blue-chip property?
In property circles, there’s always been an argument about growth versus cash flow. Should you buy in good locations and blue chip suburbs in Sydney and Melbourne or should you chase the higher
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What most people get wrong about investing
Anyone who has an interest in Australian real estate likely knows that it’s been a huge factor in building wealth for millions of people across the country. While we know that the long-term
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Why you always need to look at property on a micro level
In the media, we hear a lot of figures getting thrown around and plenty of big generalisations. Property prices are rising or falling, houses are outperforming units, regional is better than the
keep readingA look at NSW property cycles
Anyone who has been involved in property for any period of time knows that property prices move in cycles. There are growth fazes, followed by periods where prices consolidate or even slightly dip
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How the majority of my clients have built wealth
It’s no secret that the vast majority of Australians who have a decent net worth, have built a lot of it through residential real estate. In fact, a lot of people who I
keep readingCheap today, Cheap tomorrow
One of the major trends we’ve experienced over the past few years has been broad-based property market growth. Values have been increasing in both major capital cities, regional areas and across different
keep readingWhat is a blue chip property market?
When people think about investing in blue chip property most would immediately assume they simply can’t afford to. The idea of blue chip property often makes people think about Vaucluse, Point Piper or Bellevue
keep readingWhy asset selection is just important as location
With the wide range of real estate content out there today, it’s very easy to get caught up in what all the latest ‘hot suburbs’ or best-performed locations might be. Real estate sites
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How to capitalise on uncertainty
When property prices are moving higher, it seems like everyone is looking to buy. When prices are stagnating everyone is sitting on their hands and waiting. In reality, both of these
keep readingDon’t try to pick property cycles
With the news that the RBA has increased the official cash rate for the first time in over a decade, many property investors have started to wonder what that could mean for property prices
keep readingWhy are you following the crowd?
Most Australians would understand that residential real estate has been a very good investment over long periods of time. Despite Australian property being an incredible asset class, the reality is that most property
keep reading4 property myths in 2022
After 18 months of an incredibly strong property market, there is plenty being said about what’s going to happen in the market and the best way for people to make money in real estate this
keep readingDoing Your Due Diligence In a Changing Market
When most people think of due diligence they think of pest and building inspections and maybe getting contracts looked at. As a buyers agency, when we conduct due diligence on a property we
keep reading3 Reasons to Buy in a Changing Market
In recent weeks, the media has become increasingly bearish on the property market. We’re starting to see all the usual headlines and predictions that we have come to expect from the media, most of
keep readingInvestors Shouldn’t Fear a Rate Rise
If and when the RBA eventually decides to raise interest rates, investors should be well-positioned to ride out any headwinds, thanks in part to the fast-rising rents we’ve been seeing in most parts of
keep readingShould you BUY or WAIT until the property market cools down?
It’s been a stellar 12 months for property prices across the country with Sydney property values increasing by 25.5 per cent based on the latest data from CoreLogic. After those types of
keep readingFinding the Right Pocket in a Suburb
When you look at any given suburb there are always going to be the good end and the bad end. When you think about somewhere in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney the bad
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How Do Interest Rates Impact House Prices?
Over the past few years, we’ve heard plenty of reasons why house prices are going to plummet. First it was because of negative gearing, then the Royal Commission, then COVID and now it’s going
keep readingCan Your Property Portfolio Handle a Rate Rise?
Over the past few months, we’ve been hearing more and more about potential interest rate rises. After a period where interest rates have been sitting at record low levels, there will come a
keep readingWhat’s Your Pool of Buyers Look Like?
In recent months, we’ve started to see property markets in Sydney turn back towards favouring the buyers. Slowly, we’re starting to see more listings come back onto the market and that means it
keep reading3 Factors That Will Impact The Size of Your Property Portfolio
We all like the idea of building a large property portfolio in the tens of millions of dollars. However, there are a number of factors that will limit how you’re going to be able
keep readingNot all Units are Created Equal
Across Sydney, we’re finally starting to see people moving back into the inner-city apartments. The latest data from CoreLogic show that over the past six months, the inner Sydney rental market had seen
keep readingMaking a Pre-Auction Offer
Despite what the buyers agent might tell you, virtually all vendors are prepared to accept a pre-auction offer. When property markets are hot like they are now and with a shortage of high-quality
keep readingGrowth Over Yield
Over the last few weeks as a buyers agency we’ve started to hear more and more about the tightening of credit conditions. Recently, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has written to banks telling
keep readingWhy Proven Performance Matters
The property market is reaching an interesting point in time and investors and homebuyers need to pay attention. Over the past few weeks, as a buyers agency we’ve been hearing plenty of positive
keep readingThink Like an Owner-Occupier When You Invest
When you look at the way we buy property, there can be a significant difference between buying your own home and investment property. Generally speaking, a home that you want to live in
keep readingWhat Makes a Great Investment Property?
One thing that we all know is that investing in property is a fantastic way to build wealth and set yourself up financially. However, when it comes to what strategy to use and
keep readingNot all Property is Created Equal
As the top buyers agency in Sydney, whenever I look to purchase a property for myself or my clients, one of the first things I always take into consideration is scarcity. Basic economics
keep readingBuying in a Tight Market
Despite some well-known headwinds, property markets across Sydney and NSW continue to press higher. The latest data from CoreLogic is suggesting that values are up 1.8% over the month of August and
keep readingNegotiating in a Slowing Market
After a roaring start to 2021, property markets across Sydney are starting to cool down. While prices are still moving higher, the restrictions that are in place are clearly adding to a reduction
keep readingInterest Only Vs P&I: What’s the Best Option?
With interest rates at record low levels, both investors and owner-occupiers have found themselves in a very nice position when it comes to servicing a home loan. There’s no doubt that the current low
keep readingWhy There’s No ‘Sydney’ Property Market
The latest data from CoreLogic is out and the good news for property owners in Sydney is that property values have increased by 18.2%. On the surface, this looks like a very
keep readingWhy You Need to Ignore the Hot Property Market
If the last 18 months have taught us anything as a buyers agency, it’s that you really need to stop paying attention to the media headlines and price predictions from the so-called experts.
keep readingThe Misconceptions Around Buying Property Off-Market
With the current low levels of quality property on the market, as a buyers agency we are constantly talking to people who want to try and find a property off-market. However, finding an
keep readingShould You Bid Prior to Auction?
Across most blue-chip suburbs in Sydney, as a Sydney buyers agency we know that the vast majority of properties sell through the auction process. However, it’s important to understand that many properties never
keep readingThe One Thing Buyers are Getting Wrong
Despite some recent headwinds, property markets across Sydney continue to remain very strong. That’s highlighted by fierce competition for good quality properties in blue-chip areas. In markets that are strong, we are still
keep readingSpeculation vs Investment
As property investors, we all want to build a substantial property portfolio that can hopefully set us up for life. The problem many people run into is just because you’ve managed to build
keep readingWhy are Stock Levels So Low?
One of the key property themes as a buyers agency we keep hearing about is that there are no good properties for sale. While COVID has played a role in this, it’s not
keep readingWhy Use A Buyer’s Agent?
When property markets are strong like they are currently, finding a good property is not an easy process. Enlisting the help of a buyers agency is a great way to give you the
keep readingRenovating vs Asset Selection
With television shows like The Block, that highlight Aussie’s love of renovating, anyone would think flipping property is a great way to make some money in real estate. However, when you break it
keep readingWhy Buy and Sell Off-Market?
If you do what everyone else does, you’ll get what everyone else gets. If you want to attend auctions on the weekend and fight it out against ten other people to try and
keep readingPlaying the Long Game in Property
When markets are running hot like they are now, most people’s first thought is about making some quick money on a property in the short term. While it’s nice to see our balance
keep readingThe Two Levels of Due Diligence
Most home buyers understand that they need to perform a certain level of due diligence when they purchase a property. The problem is that many are doing either the wrong type of due diligence
keep readingKNOW WHY: Leverage in a Negotiation
It’s often said that the person who needs to make the transaction happen the least will ultimately come out best. One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers make is failing to understand the vendor
keep readingHow to Buy When Markets are Rising
Across Australia and in Sydney in particular, property markets are back at boom-time levels. As a buyers agency we are consistently seeing auction clearance rates above 80%, a lack of quality listings and buyers
keep readingClever Ways to Buy Property Off-Market
With the property market across the country hot at the moment and with quality listings incredibly scarce, buyers are having a hard time finding properties to meet their needs. When faced with a seller’s
keep readingThe Housing Affordability Myth
With house prices now growing at the fastest rate we’ve seen in 32 years, the media have been quick to suggest that we are now facing another housing affordability crisis. Just last month, property
keep readingKNOW WHY: Buying Off-Market
Buying property off-market has grown in popularity in recent times thanks to the unusual circumstances we’ve found ourselves in over the past 12 months. However, it’s important to understand that if you are
keep readingKNOW WHY: Determining a Property’s Value
One of the biggest issues home buyers and new investors run into is determining the real value of a property. Many properties are often listed with a ‘price guide’ or offers above a
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Rentvesting
Rentvesting is a great way to expose yourself to the market with a low amount of capital, yet still live in a desireable area to faciliatate the lifestyle that many young people seek. Rentvesting
keep readingSourcing Property in a Tight Market
If you’ve been looking to buy a property recently, you’d know just how tight the market is at the moment. One of the reasons as a buyers agency we’ve been seeing house prices
keep readingKNOW WHY: What drives high priced property
On the surface, most people understand why one property might be priced higher than another. As a buyers agency we know that properties that are the most in-demand will generally be worth more
keep readingWhy You Should Never Trust the Median
Across Australia at the moment, as a buyers agency we’re starting to see some very impressive house price increases. This year alone, we’ve seen median house prices increasing in every city in Australia
keep readingKNOW WHY: Low Stock Levels
As a Sydney buyers agency we know house prices in Sydney are rising once again and while demand is strong, one of the other important factors driving values higher is the low stock levels
keep readingMaximising Your Return on Investment (ROI)
As a top Sydney-based buyers agency we know just how important it is to buy a property that is going to perform over the long term. We regularly speak about buying high-quality properties
keep readingThe Importance of Sunlight
As a top Newcastle-based buyers agency we understand the importance of a properties location in determining how valuable it is, but did you know its value is also largely determined by the property’s access
keep readingThe Hidden Value in Apartments
Anyone who has been thinking about property investment for any length of time has likely heard the mantra ‘always buy land.’ The reason land has value is that the land component of
keep readingFinding the Perfect Investment Strategy
Despite what the property ‘experts’ out there would have you believe, as the premier buyers agency in Melbourne we know there’s no one perfect investment strategy. We often hear about whether to buy
keep readingIncome vs. Growth Investing
In recent years, as a buyers agency we’ve heard a lot about positively geared properties and why you need to chase higher yields so you can grow your property portfolio. While on the
keep readingHow to Buy at Auction the Right Way
An auction is an effective way to sell a property as it is an environment, that effectively manufactures tension and emotion and can lead people to overpay for a property. From the perspective
keep readingDealing with Emotion When Buying Property
If you’ve ever been involved in any type of negotiation, you would know that emotion is something that can quickly cloud your judgement. It’s long been accepted that when buying property, you need
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3 Surprising Mistakes Homebuyers make that lead to over paying on a property.
When analysing behaviour retrospectively, there are 3 surprising mistakes homebuyers routinely make when purchasing properties. These 3 mistakes each have the potential to cost house hunters significantly. Buying property can be fraught with
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The Hardest Part of Investing in Property!
What’s the hardest part of investing in property? As a buyers agency we know most people think that it is finding the right property that is going to perform well over time. However
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The Three Elements of a Great Property.
What is it that makes a property worth investing in? For the most part, if you can answer that question and then execute it effectively, you are well on your way to success
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3 Things That Put Buyers Off?
Why is it that some properties hit the market and sell within days and some sit there for months on end and really struggle to sell? For the most part, properties that don’t sell
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Should You Buy an Apartment or Land?
One of the most common things we hear in the property world is to always by land. Land, land land. Never an apartment. However, are we looking at this in the right way? I’ve
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Should You Buy a “New” Property?
Buying new has really fallen back into focus in recent months thanks to a host of Government incentives which are making newly constructed properties both affordable and very appealing. But is buying a
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How to Choose a Buyers Agent?
Something we get asked quite regularly is why would I choose you over another buyers agency in Melbourne? I think a lot of people would answer that question by banging their chest
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The Fallacy of the $10 Million Property Portfolio
If you’ve paid attention to the host of property experts out there, you’ve probably heard more than one suggest that it’s possible to build a $10 million property portfolio, where you can then sit
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The Hidden Costs that Are Hurting Your Borrowing Capacity
While most new investors understand that their borrowing capacity is related to their income, most wouldn’t realise that there are a couple of hidden costs that almost everyone has that can seriously impact your
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How to Best Position Yourself to Get a Loan
While it’s critically important to pick a good property in a good suburb when you’re looking to buy or invest, it’s equally as important to make sure you’ve got the finance side in order
keep readingSafe as Houses – The Government has Got Property’s Back.
For most Australians, the vast majority of their wealth is tied up in their PPOR. Real estate as an asset class is the largest in Australia and it’s for that very reason that it
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The Value of Blue-Chip Tenants
On the back of the COVID-19 crisis, the Australian property market has been thrown into focus and for many investors, they’ve never experienced anything like this. While no one can tell you what
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