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Behind the scenes with Bryce Holdaway

Director, Property Advisor and Buyers Agent of Empower Wealth and co-host of Location Location Location Australia, Bryce Holdaway had a short interview with Property Observer to share his passion for property, his experience in the industry and some tips to purchasing an investment grade property. One of the tips that he shared with us is the Fi...

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RBA Rate decision – August 2013

As heavily anticipated at its board meeting today the RBA has reduced the cash rate by 0.25% to 2.5%.  Glenn Stephen’s comments earlier this month around having ‘reasonable scope’ to reduce rates follows on from his previous comments regarding the slower than anticipated move in economic activity away from the mining sector into the general ...

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The Effect of Imperfections on Property Values and Saleability

Now, more than ever since the last property run, buyers are looking for clever ways to buy property at a bargain price. Gone are the days of the buyer's market where a buyer could simply be swift and decisive to pick up a great buy. Now we need to be well connected with the agents, fast to make a decision after the first inspection, and willing to ...

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RBA Rate decision – September 2013

Not even the biggest of mug punters would have bet on a further rate cut this month so close to Saturday’s federal election.  That’s right, as expected the RBA left the cash rate on hold.  Even though the RBA is independent of any sitting government, it is fair to say the upcoming election, in my view, is something the RBA must factor into th...

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What is Happening in the Melbourne Property Market this Winter?

I recall my reporting mid to late last year - around September/October, our difficult Melbourne market felt as though it had started to turn a corner for the better. I was too cautious to call it until November, when the race to finishing line for the year's auctions became quite apparent that it wasn't the only driver nudging buyer demand up in th...

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TV vs. Reality – what’s the difference?

I often pinch myself when I think about the blessed professional life that I live! As co-host of Location Location Location Australia, I get the opportunity to travel around this amazing country meeting lots of great people from all walks of life as they invite me into their lives and seek help with (potentially) the biggest decision they will e...

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John Maynard Keynes – does that name ring a bell for you?

Well if you are someone who has studied economics, it will definitely ring a bell.  Those who haven’t well, this English Economist was influential in helping the world get through the Great Depression, by convincing governments to use fiscal and monetary stimulus to kick-start the global economy with his macro-economic theory around business cyc...

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The Overlooked Market Factor

If capital growth is high on your investment agenda, owner occupier trends need to be on your radar. In the August 2013 - Smart Property Investment Magazine, Ben Kingsley writes about the need to assess a whole range of factors influencing the property market if order to be a successful property investor. More often than not though, one of the most...

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Buy Property with Zero Repayments

Wouldn’t you love to own a rental property that doesn’t cost you a cent in repayments? Imagine how nice would it be to have the investment property paying for itself and you needn't worry about skipping a weekend out to save the money needed to that next loan repayment. Well, it is possible – you just get the tenant to pay the mortgage. With ...

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Home is where the Drama Lives

Bryce Holdaway, Director of Empower Wealth and Co-Host of Location Location Location Australia was recently interviewed by the Herald Sun. In this interview, Bryce shares his experience as a Buyers Agent in Empower Wealth and a Buyers Agent on TV. Here's a snippet of the article: “It’s the great Australian barbecue topic,” says Bryce Holdawa...

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Game Plan: Make an extra $90,000 in passive income a year

There are plenty of strategies an investor could use to get some clever property purchases, but how do you get there without working two jobs or skimping by on Vegemite toast every evening? Here's an article on how to achieve $90,000 a year in passive income by 2020. In this article on Your Investment Property Magazine (YIP Magazine), Empower W...

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The Route to Success

In this July 2013 issue of Smart Property Investment Magazine, Ben writes about the route to success in property investment by having a property investment plan that works for you. Although strategy is essential to property investment success, but what exactly should a 'professional' property investment plan include? In this article Ben explains th...

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Is the Real Estate Agent a Friend or Foe?

I’m often amused by the antagonistic approach that some buyers adopt when dealing with a real estate agent in the midst of a negotiation.  Sure, the agent is employed by the seller to get them the best price and terms and draw as much money as they possibly can from the buyer but equally, they’re a crucial cog in the chain for you getting the ...

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