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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...
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, an...
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!...
