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THE #1 SIGN THAT THE REAL ESTATE BUBBLE IS ABOUT TO BURST – and it’s happening in Sydney

There has been talk of the real estate bubble for the past 3 years and for this whole time we have said that there is no bubble, until now! Lets go back to basics and firstly clarify exactly what a real estate bubble is. The bubble is when the cost of housing exceeds affordability, and…

03/04/2017
How to avoid an investment spruiker – Anna tours with Mark Bouris

Our director, Anna Porter is incredibly passionate about investors not falling victim to property spruikers. It is sad to say that we get emails on a weekly basis from people who have fallen victim and lost everything. Here is just one example of a recent email we received that broke our hearts… “We have been directed…

20/11/2016
Investing in QLD is a game of winners and losers

We couldn’t help but notice that a lot investors and first home-buyers are flocking to the QLD market in their masses. It is especially popular with first home-buyers from interstate looking to get onto the property ladder, and first time investors chasing a more affordable purchase price than what you can get in Sydney, Melbourne…

14/11/2016
Which state holds the best opportunity in 2017

As property valuers and economists, we take a critical look at each state and scrutinise the numbers, the drivers and the data. We then delve deeper into property markets within them and we do this over and over at HQ. This is just part of our DNA, wanting to know which markets are set to perform…

21/10/2016
Baby Boomers Set To Change The Face Of The Real Estate Market Forever

If only you had known about the mining boom before it hit. You probably wouldn’t have bought a property in a remote mining town, but maybe, just maybe you would have purchased in Perth and nearly doubled your money! But alas, how were you to know? Then came to Sydney boom, perhaps you were one of the fortunate ones to…

10/10/2016
Anna and Tony Delroy on ABC Nightlife covering all things property

Anna Porter was on air with Tony Delroy for 1 hour on ABC’s Nightlife program giving advice to listeners on the Melbourne market, high yielding properties, serviced apartments, a few renovations tips and much more. https://vimeo.com/177320439 Listen to the podcast here

24/07/2016
ABC spoke with Anna to find how to avoid property pitfalls and dodgy advice when investing

For those that have invested or are hoping to invest in property, one common decision is whether to buy an off-the-plan property or an existing dwelling. Often an investment firm or broker comes knocking on your door or are hired to scout properties for the potential buyer. Property valuer, investment adviser and author Anna Porter…

14/07/2016
Domain Real Estate ask Suburbanite to reveal the top 10 tips for buying

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make so how can you be sure everything will go to plan? Here are 10 things to check before you sign the deal. Read full Domain article here

14/07/2016
6PR’s Peter Bell interviews Anna to find out how to get the right property investment advice

Want to find out how to avoid an investment shark and the top questions you MUST ask a firm before you use them as your trusted advisor? Watch this interview to find out how to pick the right advisor and avoid the dodgy ones. https://vimeo.com/171728827

14/07/2016
ABC’s Robbie Buck gets Anna’s tips on how to avoid wiping out your wealth through bad investment advice

Want to know how to avoid the investment disasters that will wipe out your wealth. Anna Porter speaks to ABC morning show presenter Robbie Buck about the top things to avoid when investing. Watch the interview here https://vimeo.com/171701291

14/07/2016
Devils Advocate Report – Ispwich & South Western QLD: How do they stack up

Ipswich and souther western QLD has been a ‘hot spot’ for many investment firms of late. There is a big push for interstate investors to purchase new houses in the area with the promise of strong growth and high rental yields. At suburbanite we decided to critically analyse that market and see if it stacks…

07/07/2016
Stuart Hocking interviews Anna to find out why it is critical to check your investment advisers qualifications

Find out how to avoid dodgy investment deals in this interview by Stuart Hocking on Sydney’s 2UE. Anna reveals some of the worst practises investment firms are known to engage in and how to avoid them. Watch https://vimeo.com/172268598

07/07/2016