Category: Insider Insights
Has your building been defected by one bad tradesman? Don’t predict the future by the plans!
Off-the plan property is a rather popular property stock with many investors and first-home buyers opting to get in on the builds. Property economist and Principal of Suburbanite, Anna Porter, claims with off the plan properties the risks outweigh the opportunity every single time. Porter says there’s a lot of risk when investing off the…
This is EXACTLY what first home buyers need to do to get into their dream homes
Under current market conditions, purchasing a home in idealistic locations can prove quite tricky, especially for first home buyers. Rentvesting is becoming increasingly popular and is proving to live up to expectations. Suburbanite founder, property economist and former valuer, Anna Porter, believes first-home buyers should look into Rentvesting to get on the property ladder. “It…
Investors’ expectations are TOO high in the face of market headwinds
In many situations zero asset growth would be considered an investment failure, but Anna Porter of Suburbanite, property economist and a former property valuer believes that in some circumstances a big fat zero is a desirable outcome. “It is a similar phenomenon to the stock market when the market is falling and investors are seeing…
Mortgages under water is the first sign of a wave of mortgagee possessions are on the horizon
According to analysis by Macquarie, one in 25 mortgage holders are in negative equity and in reality, the figures are even higher. Anna Porter, Suburbanite principal, media commentator and author warns that mortgages under water is the first sign that a wave of mortgagee possessions are on the horizon. “With one in 25 mortgage holders…
The ‘Shared Economy’ is taking over an office near you!
With shared offices taking over the commercial property space right around Australia, it is crucial to ask whether they are a hit or a miss? Suburbanite founder and director, Anna Porter says offices like these need to be managed correctly otherwise there will be huge losses. “Businesses are moving away from traditional fixed office environments…
Labor or Liberal? What your vote means for the property market
The 2019 Federal Election could turn the property market around or be detrimental. Between Labor and Liberal, there has been a series of policies announced set to impact the property market today. Anna Porter, Suburbanite Principal, valuer, author and property commentator explains what your vote means for the property market. The Liberal Party, was first…
Asset 360 Report – May 2019
The Asset 360 Report takes Clubs, Not for Profits (NFP’s and broad portfolio investors behind the property market. The May Edition is titled Special Feature: A look inside the biggest property players in the country and how due diligence plays a key role in acquiring, developing and managing their assets. Access the report here: Asset…
The comeback of the regional markets but a burn for first home buyers…Here’s what the 2019 Federal Budget means for the property market
The 2019 Federal Budget proudly delivered news of a surplus of more than $7 billion. Whilst ambitious in nature, first home buyers should gear up to feel the burn BUT with some undertones of stability and sustainability, the property market could get the boost it’s been waiting for. Property commentator and valuer, Anna Porter of…
Here’s what a per capita recession means for the property market
Recent Australian GDP results indicated Australia has fallen into a per-capita recession. It has also been revealed consumer confidence has fallen by 4.6 percent. This has happened immediately after the recession was announced after the GDP per capita fell 0.2 per cent in the December quarter after a 0.1 per cent drop in the prior three…
REVEALED: The Australian suburbs investors are warned to AVOID AT ALL COSTS
The media constantly declares certain suburbs as hotspots for investors and often fails to acknowledge that this is not always the case. The Suburbanite negative growth report will EXPOSE the areas investors must avoid. Suburbanite founder and director, Anna Porter, says the report is produced annually to aid investors in avoiding negative growth traps around…
Avoid a sticky situation in 2019 – Annual Suburbanite Negative Growth Report
The media constantly declares certain suburbs as hotspots for investors and often fails to acknowledge that this is not always the case. The Suburbanite negative growth report will EXPOSE the areas investors must avoid. Suburbanite founder and director, Anna Porter, says the report is produced annually to aid investors in avoiding negative growth traps around…
The Royal Commission is coming straight for the property market…but just how fast?
Will the Royal Commission impact the property market? Anna Porter, valuer, property commentator and Suburbanite CEO explores the immediate and long-term effects of the outcome. She also reveals why the findings essentially will ensure the rich get richer and every days Australians will be the losers. “The market has seen worse but let’s remember it…