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‘LiveVesting’ a new trend: How to use government subsidies to dip your toes into investing
by Maja Garaca Djurdjevic 14 December 2020 - Smart Property Investment Livevesting” is replacing rentvesting, according to one property adviser, but are you on top of this new trend? Once-in-a-generation events, such as the global coronavirus pandemic, have given rise...
Case Study Perth – 5% Yield – Rented in 5 Days
Here is a case study that shows with the right strategy and team you can achieve results aligned to your goals. Below is the timeline of the journey a client undertook with a QPIA (Qualified Property Investment Advisor) – Accredited ASPIRE Advisor, ASPIRE...
How COVID has killed off ‘local investing’
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,...
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...
Why townhouse investment make sense
When it comes to property investment, the call from many advisors is that it’s entirely about location – and little else. Granted, location is a primary fundamental of a good investment, but stopping your analysis there and falling back onto entrenched myths about...
PIPA Adviser Magazine – Sept 2020
ISSUE #20 – SEPTEMBER 2020 INVESTORS POSITIVE BUT LOOKING ELSEWHERE TO BUY – AND TO LIVE In this issue, the PIPA Adviser features: Investors positive but looking elsewhere to buy – and to liveDire property projections off the markTeliah Furner from Streamline Property...
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...
Case Study – 6.14% Gross Rental Yield – Leased in 2 days – 7 Months from inspiration to implementation!
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...
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/
Investors see opportunities in post-crisis market – joint industry survey
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...
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...
Resilience planning for economic downturns
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...
How compliance networks catch out the sharks
It’s time for me to climb onto my soapbox, because there’s an issue so close to my heart, it compelled me to start a business. As a property professional who also invests, I’ve seen the wonderful results our industry can deliver to everyday people. Folk who are simply...
Property Industry Updates
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...
Why the investment world won’t stop turning
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
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...
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).
Hidden Brisbane property gem revealed
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...
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,...
Why 2020 is the ideal time to invest
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...
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...
Think about the end before you start
Among the famous 7 Habits of Highly Effective People detailed by author Steven Covey, there’s one that’s particularly applicable to property investors: Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. In my experience, there’s no substitute for knowing where you want to be before...
The business of being an investor
For some investors, the process of securing an asset might seem like the most challenging step in building wealth. Hunting down an opportunity, negotiating terms with stakeholders, engaging professional advisors and ensuring contract completion and handover can seem...
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...
Always buy, don’t be sold by a spruiker
A great article today in Financial Review and on the PIPA website highlights why you should always ensure you are dealing with an ethical and qualified professional, not a spruiker selling a property. Always invest based on facts, research and your specific strategy,...
Building the best property investment advisory team
Our world has evolved to the point where specialisation is now common place across a range of disciplines. In truth, most of us excel at something – a particular talent we perform at a well-above-average standard. It therefore follows that in other fields, there will...
Filtering out the right investment
You can’t work for an extended period in my industry without being struck by the broad range of approaches to property investment. And because it’s an unregulated space, it carries some dangers for the consumer. While I personally know of many highly intelligent,...
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....
Building your new home – How to choose the right builder
For property owners who are new to the building process, constructing a home to live in can be daunting. There are multiple factors to contend with and myriad decisions to make right from the get-go. But among all the choices, the single most important will be...
PIPA national investor survey report
CLICK HERE to download the report, certainly worth a read. Yesterday PIPA released their national annual survey report. This report gathered insights from nearly 1,200 property investors, finding that investors are demonstrably more positive about the...
Breaking the costly ‘do nothing’ cycle
As we head into the new financial year, many taxpayers will be preparing tax returns and reliving the previous 12 months through the lens of credit card and bank statements. Without doubt, a number will realise they’ve, once again, failed to make investment plans to...
When new builds go bad
When new builds go bad Like all reputable property investment advisors, I’m sick and tired of unscrupulous operators fleecing money from decent people looking to build a real estate portfolio. Property as an investment vehicle has so much going for it, but when an...
Picking locations by the numbers
When it comes to selecting the best possible property investment, there’s no denying the old adage of ‘Location, location, location’ applies as much to new housing as to established property. It’s the lynchpin of success because, unless you’re renting out a caravan to...
PIPA Member Sydney Breakfast Seminar June 2019
Registrations for the 2019 PIPA Sydney breakfast seminar are closing in a week. To register, click here. You don't want to miss your chance to hear from four experts as well as network with your peers - plus, it's FREE for PIPA students and earns five CPD points!...
Four tips for choosing a superior new-build investment
As someone who has advised on hundreds of properties through our network, it frustrates me when ill-informed commentators generalise that new builds are a below-par investment. Some mistakenly believe new constructions are generic – where every home in the estate is...
When past performance guarantees future success
The world of finance and property loves a caveat. Whenever an investment advisor is about to launch into a passionate discourse on the relative merits of their particular philosophy, it will inevitably come with some justifications. And among the most common is this:...
Why now is a good time to buy
It’s apparent from the front pages of metropolitan newspapers the time has arrived for the media to start “forecasting” real estate doom and gloom that’s set in for years to come. In fact, if you believed the headlines of late, you’d likely want to hide under your bed...
Why the media focuses on property doom and gloom
Have you ever noticed any discrepancies in the size of stories by some media on different subjects? Now, usually that is because some topics are considered more newsworthy than others due to how many people that particular story appeals to. When it comes to real...
