Category: Insider Insights
Asset 360 Report – February 2019
The Asset 360 Report takes Clubs, Not for Profits (NFP’s and broad portfolio investors behind the property market. The February Edition, unpacks “Developing surplus land: Navigating the risks and opportunities for organisational asset holders.” Access the report here: Asset 360 Report – Feb 2019
Unpacking the ‘missing middle’ planning policy. How this NSW Government policy could devalue your property.
The ‘missing middle’ is the government solution to bridge the gap for medium density housing and proposed as a solution for the city’s housing crisis. Anna Porter, valuer, property commentator and Suburbanite CEO suggests thinking ‘terrace houses’ in greater Sydney locations. “With an ageing population and a population growing quickly, more diverse housing is needed…
How these top infrastructure locations are set to grow…but just how much?
New and recently completed infrastructure projects are without a doubt a key factor in driving up the value of existing houses in suburbs right around Australia. But how infrastructure impacts the property market is often misunderstood by novice investment ‘gurus’ and other property investors. Projects that create long term employment are a positive for the…
2019, the year of the reckoning for Tasmania. How will your state weigh up?
Many property commentators won’t forecast the year ahead and discuss what and where they think you should be buying in 2019. What markets are hot? What markets are not? What should you avoid? Anna Porter, valuer, property commentator and Suburbanite CEO explains her opinion on the year ahead for Australian real estate. Anna and her company…
The world of strata – the good, the bad and the ugly. A valuer busts the myths and hands down some top tips
The strata world can be a confusing space to dabble in but it has it’s pros and cons. Anna Porter, property commentator, valuer and Suburbanite CEO, busts some myths and also hands down some top tips for strata living and investing. “With strata, owners don’t own the whole building of the land as such, they…
Bang for your buck: Are properties under $500,000 too good to be true?
They might be few and far in between but it’s possible to find an affordable property under $500,000 in the capital cities, if you know where to look. Anna Porter, property commentator, valuer and Suburbanite CEO, says it’s possible to crack into the property market with a budget of $500,000 but also issued a word…
The hidden truths about off-the-plan properties – Buyers urged to ask the questions first or run for the hills
There’s no secret off-the-plan units are being sold left right and centre. It’s also no secret, many of these, especially in pockets like the Brisbane CBD will lose significant value by the time they are completed due to an oversupply issue in that market sector. Buyers are left with the choice of either swallowing the…
Here’s what Airbnb’s whirlwind changes mean for investors
As seen on Studio 10 – Anna has some thoughts on the Air BnB sector. Read on to find out more…. The previously unregulated short-term letting industry in NSW has just seen some big changes and investors are being warned to watch out. Regulations to Airbnb were going to happen eventually, but on Tuesday…
Spring has sprung! Here’s where you should be investing your money…
There’s no secret the Sydney and Melbourne property markets are too heated for investors and the transition into Spring doesn’t look like it’ll change a thing. Even though Spring Has Sprung and it was to be expected a flurry of properties would hit the Australian market, the opening September weekend saw 2074 less properties go…
Investors should BUY NOW! Negative gearing reforms are the icing on the cake..
The Australian Labor Party is proposing significant negative gearing reforms, should they come into leadership at the next election. They are suggesting property investors who hold existing stock should not be able to claim the negative gearing as a deductible expense come tax time. The twist is, they are looking at still offering negative gearing…
EXPOSED: The Aged Care Industry has fallen short
The joy for the aged care industry from the government’s commitment to more funding has been short lived – amid reports it simply isn’t ready for change. The Government has allocated $1.6 Billion to increase in home care place by 14,000 over 4 years, resulting in our aging population staying at home longer with more…
Don’t accidentally go house shopping during the school holidays…Not even Airbnb will be able to save you!
The popularity of serviced apartments ordinarily peaks during and after holiday periods, as travellers return to work considering investing in holiday homes that they have scouted during their time away. But one property commentator says that she has “personally seen these investments stay vacant for months, if not years.” Anna Porter, founder of Suburbanite warns…