In years gone by, property investors would bypass apartments instead preferring to invest in a house on a big block of land. But with the cost of houses soaring at a time of a demographic shift with more one and two person households, more of us are trading backyards for courtyards and balconies, and investorsRead More
With the property market in Sydney always changing, it’s always a good idea to stay on top of which suburbs are set to grow in the coming years. Suburbs like Parramatta, dubbed as Sydney’s second CBD, or suburbs in the Inner West might be the first that come to mind when considering which areas areRead More
Townhouses have been around for a long time, with demand picking up more recently and this will only get stronger. Where is all this demand coming from? I can break it into two separate demographics: young families and retirees, but only in the right location – let me explain. Demand from young families The demandRead More
Auction markets around Australia have gone little crazy lately haven’t they? Currently 8 out of 10 properties going to auction each weekend are selling. These strong results are being driven by our current low interest rate environment, increasing consumer sentiment and FOMO (fear of missing out) creeping in. I know that many property investors areRead More
Silent sales or “off-market” or unlisted properties are the “Holy Grail” that many property investors are looking for. Sure they can be an excellent opportunity for buyers, but understanding how and why they are even available and how to navigate through this section of the market can be a daunting process for property investors. ToRead More
