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!...
Research
House prices increase at the highest quarterly rate in a decade
REIA President, Adrian Kelly discusses the highest increase in houses prices over the last quarter, (Read More) Hyperlink to read more (Open in new tab) -...
Get the investor mindset
You may have heard property investment is a numbers game with very little room for emotion.It’s a stoic assessment of buy-in price, rental returns and outgoings. A constant analysis of cost-benefit events that lead you along a calculable path to wealth. While, for the...
Five factors that will drive property prices in 2021
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...
Why Australia’s unemployment number won’t kill property investment
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...
Results of PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE RESULTS The results are in, showing that investors still seeing opportunities in the market across Australia. Certainly worth a read to get insight into what investors are thinking during 2020 The majority of property investors have remained...
PIPA Property Report – Time-In or Timing the Market
In this special monthly video update, PIPA Chairperson, Peter Koulizos analyses every capital city market over the past 15 years to determine whether time in the market or timing the market produced the best capital growth. https://player.vimeo.com/video/456381113...
Rewriting property’s ‘golden rule’ of location
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...
How counting cars helps build your wealth
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...
Residential Property Post COVID-19
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...
PICA Winter Update 2020 – Issue 2
Read the latest updates from PICA - Property Investor Council of Australia. CLICK BELOW IMAGE TO READ
No need to panic on unemployment figures
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...
Insights on how expert (QPIA) advisors select the right builder
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...
Why diversification is key to your success
“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...
Three key measures of a suburb’s investment potential
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...
The rent-proof southeast QLD suburbs buyers should invest in
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/
Armchair investing during the crisis
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,...
Matching the right property to each investor
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...
Bridgeman Downs and other Brisbane suburbs
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).
Bridgeman Downs: Leafy acreage suburb for mansions, or new investor hotspot?
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,...
Nearly half of investors to buy interstate in 2020
Buying investment property interstate Property investment is about achieving a result to match your goals and strategy. The strategic advantage of working with accredited ASPIRE advisors is they have a national perspective of available investment property...
PIPA Adviser Issue #17 Magazine
A great read, the 17th edition of the PIPA Adviser magazine out now! CLICK HERE to read In this month's issue, the PIPA Adviser features: • Investors upbeat but considering finance options • Why you need to be selective if investing in WA • Margaret Lomas reflects on...
Is it a good time to invest in property?
The Answer is Yes! The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) recently released their report, PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2019. It found that 82% of the 1,200 investors surveyed believed now is a great time to purchase an investment property....























