July 2015 – Property Investment Newsletter

Why you Should be Nervous when Investing in Apartments

Is investing in apartments a good idea or not? This debate had been going on for a long time but with the change in our population and culture, is there a different point of view now? Bryce Holdaway explains why you should be nervous when investing in apartments. Read more

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Are you Paying Too Much for your Property?

With the current state of the property market, there is a high chance that you might be paying too much for your property if you are not careful. Ben Kingsley gives three reasons which show how you could be paying more than fair value. Read more

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A Guide to Property Investment Research from Your Computer

With so many investment options out there, how do you know which one suits you best? Property investment research is mandatory before you purchase any property and with the convenience of the internet these days, you can conduct your research in the comfort of your own home. Here’s a basic guide for you as a starting point. Read more

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Episode 15 | Real Life Property Investing – Case Study

This time on The Property Couch, our hosts look at a case study question from one of the listeners. Here’s the question:

“Why do some apartments that seem to tick all the boxes never appreciate in value overtime? This block at Brunswick is close to public transport, schools, cafes and lifestyle but based on the comparable sales, the apartments have only achieved very little, if any, price gain since 2010. Your podcast have been saying “Location First, Property Next”, but I’m confused with this property. If it’s because of the property itself, does it mean the location is not always the biggest factor?” Listen Now