ISSUE #24 – SEPTEMBER 2021 INVESTORS EXPECT PRICES TO RISE – AND WANT TO WORK WITH QUALIFIED ADVISERS In this issue, the PIPA Adviser features: The 2021 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey unpacked Market update ponders will we hit a property wall? Four GDP graphs...
Nick Menz - National Acquisition Director - ASPIRE Property Advisor Network A couple of things right off the bat. Sometimes miscommunication around property can result in expensive outcomes. Also, in the investment process, you’ll come across real estate operators...
There’s no doubt we live in exciting times – especially in the property investment sector. But regardless the market’s performance, I see investors losing out on wealth and opportunities time and again. These downfalls often seem to be the sum of multiple small errors...
The Olympic Games are coming to Brisbane in 2032, Tim Lawless from CoreLogic discusses the impact this will have on the Brisbane Property Market. The Olympics should work as a positive influence on Brisbane housing market conditions, however, with the Games still some...
There are plenty of ‘uncomfortable’ conversations people tend to avoid. It could be tackling the facts of life with your kids or coming clean about an embarrassing workplace error. There is, however, one particularly important subject that could have devastating...
There are many metrics in the analytical quiver of property advisors. Some are more crucial than others, but they all help identify locations with great investment potential. Among the flock of numbers is vacancy rates, a lead indicator that can telegraph the imminent...
There are numerous property metrics investors can draw on to select locations with growth potential. From median price movements to vacancy rates, and population increases to building approvals. All data works in unison to paint a picture of excellent options across...
When it comes to property markets there are a lot of ‘truisms’ put out there. They’re sayings which are supposed to deliver a dose of entrenched wisdom as bite-size intelligence. It feels there’s no property quandary that can’t be solved by phrases such as, “Location!...
ISSUE #23 – JUNE 2021 WHY THE MARKET IS NOT DONE WITH US YET In this issue, the PIPA Adviser features: Investors make a return to the marketWhy the market is not done with us yetHow new design will shape future officesPIPA member profile with proptech entrepreneur...
The return of cashed-up expats is adding to sky-high property sales across the nation, according to a new PIPA media release.Hundreds of thousands of people have returned to Australia over the past year, with many of them coming from cities that have more expensive...
Tumultuous and challenging, 2020 tested the tenacity of just about every person on the planet. And in Australia, we’ve really shown our mettle. Our national response has been a very Aussie one – we get on with it, help each other where we can and conduct ourselves...
If there’s been a silver lining among 2020’s challenges, it’s that humans have discovered a talent for adaption. It’s been all too easy to become entrenched in habits when we’re feeling safe in our environments. We choose to do things the way we’ve always done them,...
There’s been some dire economic news delivered to the Australian public throughout 2020. From falling retail spending and GDP contraction to challenges with mainland China and the loss of export opportunities. But perhaps the most widely relatable among all the...
There is one real estate adage that gets pounded into our minds time and again. It’s almost insidious. You can barely look at a real estate article or watch a renovation show without it mentioning the three most important elements of successful property investment...
One thing that surprises me about research on a suburb’s investment potential is the way analysts fall back on the same measures time and again. Median price movements and sale volumes seem to feature regularly, while vacancy rates and rental growth often make the...
In this special monthly video update, PIPA Chairperson, Peter Koulizos discusses residential property post-COVID-19. https://vimeo.com/446322928 Video Transcript – PIPA Chairperson, Peter Koulizos discusses residential property post-COVID-19. Hi, welcome to the PIPA...
We get asked to share client case studies, here is one that shows with the right strategy and team you can achieve results. Below is the timeline of the journey a client undertook with a QPIA - Accredited ASPIRE Advisor. Watch the video below of the investment taking...
Read the latest updates from PICA - Property Investor Council of Australia. CLICK BELOW IMAGE TO READ
Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) chair Peter Koulizos said that there is no need to panic with the recent release of unemployment figures. “Homeowners and property investors should take comfort in the resilience of real estate during previous...
7 Key Factors When Choosing a Builder One of the best decisions you’ll make as an investor is relying on the specialist advice of experienced, independent qualified professionals. Not only does it help you sort through the white noise and make smart choices, but it...
“Diversification is a shark net” You may have heard the saying “When you’re on a good thing, stick to it.” While this should be applied to relationships, restaurants and a cold beer on a summer’s day, when it comes to property investing, I prefer the tried-and-true...
When it comes to identifying a suburb with potential, most investors believe they have the willpower to stick with the numbers and avoid emotion. But in reality, it’s tough. We’re naturally skewed toward the hometown advantage and the comfort of familiarity. As a...
Elizabeth Tilley discusses in the Courier Mail on the weekend, rent resilient suburbs in QLD through COVID-19. https://www.realestate.com.au/news/the-rentproof-southeast-qld-suburbs-buyers-should-invest-in/
Release by PIPA - Property Investment Professionals of Australia More than 70 per cent of property investors say it is a good time to buy residential property with the majority also believing it is business as usual, according to a joint...
As we head further into 2020 and the uncertainty it’s thrust upon us, it would be easy to simply accept defeat, jump back into bed and hide under the covers. Yes, times like these have a tendency to break peoples’ resolve, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact,...
You don’t have to look hard in order to uncover information suggesting there’s a magic bullet for investing. ‘Buy cash flow positive’ or ‘Seek small development projects’ might be a mantra for some, but these words usually come from a vested interest, especially ones...
ALL EYES ON THE POST-CRISIS PROPERTY HORIZON In this issue, the PIPA Adviser features: All eyes on the post-crisis property horizonWhat next for the economy and property market?New QPIA, inSynergy’s Raj Sarin, has a long history of helping people secure...
If this past month has taught us anything, it’s that good times can turn bad quickly. In December almost every property commentator was salivating at the thought of markets on the rise. After price retractions in Sydney and Melbourne, the turnaround was beginning to...
Nick Menz - National Acquisition Director of ASPIRE Property Advisor Network discusses feedback and key topics on Property Investment over 5 short videos - 30th March 2020. Click on the links or watch below Introduction - https://vimeo.com/402092708Builders – Onsite...
Like many of you, I’ve been struck by the fragility of our everyday lives as the COVID-19 crisis plays out. Until very recently, we’d anchored ourselves to steadfast, foundational elements. Events were cyclical and certain so we could plan our existence daily, weekly,...
The importance of the pivot Like any journey, it’s important to identify the starting point, decide on your destination and define the best path for getting there. So, it goes with real estate investment. Smart investors will begin with the end in mind, and then plot...
Elizabeth Tilley, Real Estate Reporter discuss with ASPIRE Property Advisor Network on Bridgeman Downs in QLD. The Below article was published in the Courier Mail 22nd Feb 2020 (Page 35).
Cameron Micallef discusses with the ASPIRE Property Advisor Network on a hidden Brisbane gem. by Cameron Micallef | SMART Property Investment | REB | February 19, 2020 An under-the-radar suburb in a heating up Brisbane market has been tipped to be the...
Article posted today by Kell Anderson on Domain.com.au looking at Bridgeman Downs in QLD, which was also recently rated in the top 10 suburbs for growth. CLICK HERE TO READ KELL ANDERSEN FEB 18, 2020 - Domain.com.au When most Brisbanites think of Bridgeman Downs,...
Why 2020 is the ideal time to invest Richard Crabb - MD ASPIRE Property Advisor Network | PIPA Board Member There are a lot of promises we make ourselves at the start of each new year. Things like spending more time with friends or getting out health and fitness plans...
ISSUE #18 – FEBRUARY 2020 4 LEGACY LEADERSHIP TRAITS STILL ESSENTIAL TODAY In this issue, the PIPA Adviser features: 4 legacy leadership traits still essential todayFirst home loan deposit scheme has an accessibility problem2020 economic survey shows continued weak...