Archive for 2018
Postcode 3220: Geelong
News that terrifies buyers
Settlement Delays….
What causes it? Why do we dread it? And how can stress be avoided? These two words can turn a busy Buyer’s Advocacy business day from ‘zero to ten’ on the stress meter. Property settlements are carefully worked towards by a host of professional service providers, and when things go wrong the impact can be upsetting…
Read MoreThe Sell – JoyFM
The Spring supply and demand ratio
Melbourne’s auction clearance rates are still sitting between 50 and 60 per cent and at the coal face, many properties are passing in and selling after auction. Our auction clearance data is inconsistent depending on where it is sourced from and how sales are counted. Core Logic count all sales including prior to auction, post auction…
Read MoreWhat happens when a property passes in? – Australian Property Investor Magazine
Sourcing a rental appraisal… why it’s so important
Sourcing a reliable rental appraisal should be at the top of an investor’s list when considering purchasing an investment property. We aren’t talking about getting the highest number you can get on an agency letterhead; it needs to be an achievable number from a reputable agency that you can confidently base your cashflows on. There…
Read MoreDoes land equate to capital growth?
There’s a common misconception that larger land has inherent value in its potential to develop down the track. Not all land is created equal, and not every investor is suited to a strategy which prioritises land size over potential capital growth, rental yields, tenant vacancy and maintenance requirements. When we’re chatting to agents about our…
Read MoreWhy would buyers take advantage of this market?
“Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy”. Warren Buffett has famously quoted this line and has successfully applied it to varying asset class investment activity. Given that supply and demand drive market prices (whether it be shares, bonds, or property), it is vital for investors (and particularly speculators) to be aware…
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