PPBP Archives - Property Planning Australia

Valuations 101 (Ep.17)

Oct 22, 2019

School’s back in session and this week’s topic includes everything you need to know about valuations. There are many different types, each producing a different result based on the purpose.

In episode 17, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect the ins and outs of “Valuations 101”.

Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos, take you through the different types of valuations, the consequences of falling short and how you can proactively support a valuer with comparables to manage the risk of a conservative lender valuation.

Unpacking land to asset ratio (Ep.16)

Oct 15, 2019

Yep – no footy talk in this episode – it’s all Land to asset ratio and what a ripper of an episode this one is.

In episode 16, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect the mystery behind ‘Unpacking land to asset ratio”.

Listen as David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos, take you through what is it, why it underpins a good investment strategy, and whether there is a perfect ratio!

Why you must keep clear of properties banks don’t like! (Ep.15)

Oct 8, 2019

Banks – can’t live with them, can’t live without them!
Did you know that lenders limit the amount they will lend against certain properties and they reject some outright as security for a mortgage? Do you know which ones and why?
In episode 15, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect “Why you must keep clear from the properties banks don’t like.”
If we all accept that banks want to make money – we can understand that there is method to their madness.

How to choose a location for investment – what to look for and what to avoid (Ep.14)

Oct 1, 2019

Weekend excursions, reconnaissance missions and scoping out an area. While you may not be a secret government agent, you are on the property hunt, looking to make your next big decision.

And did we mention you also need to be a time-traveller? Analysing data to ascertain historical outcomes and looking forward to determine future expectations.

Understanding the key data based fundamentals of a location is part and parcel to making a successful property decision.

In episode 14, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect “If you’re going to invest in a new area, what in particular are you looking for”

Listen to David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos, as they take you through the critical considerations when choosing a location for investment.

How age and stage of life can impact your property plan and selection (Ep. 13)

Sep 24, 2019

The type of property that suits your current needs, will not necessarily meet your long-term needs.

Beware of middle-aged children, pregnant women and dads at an auction or during property negotiation! They have a time deadline and the purchase price is less important.

Where you are competing to purchase a property and you are up against people who are motivated by time – instead of money – the price tag can quickly fly out of reach.

In episode 13, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect “How age and stage of life can impact your property plan and selection”

Listen to David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos as they take you through the critical considerations and how they change throughout your life’s journey.

Property Cycle Management – why now is always the best time to buy if it suits your personal economy and you have a long-term property plan (Ep. 12)

Sep 17, 2019

The media hype around timing the property market can lead to indecisions and paralysis by analysis that can be the huge killer of wealth creation. You may ask yourself what if property prices fall? Do you ask yourself what if they keep going up?

In our 12th episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dissect “Property cycle management – why now is always the best time to buy if it suits your personal economy and you have a long-term property plan.”

Listen to David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos as they take you through market cycles, the catalysts behind market movements and how to deal with a downturn.