Off the plan purchases – Everything you need to know. Part 2: The financial return drivers (Ep.59)
by Property Planning | Jul 28, 2020 | David Johnston, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor continue analysing off the plan purchases, and in particular, high rise apartments. This week, in the second of two episodes dedicated to this type of property, their focus is on the financial risks of purchasing off the plan.
Off the plan purchases – Everything you need to know. Part 1: purchase through to settlement (Ep.58)
by Property Planning | Jul 21, 2020 | David Johnston, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor take a deep dive into the risks of purchasing off the plan. Because the risks are many and varied, this will be a two-part episode with an episode solely on financial risks to come next week!
Market update – What will the Melbourne lock down mean for the economy and property market? (Ep.57)
by Property Planning | Jul 14, 2020 | David Johnston, Market Update, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
In this episode The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor take a deep dive into the impact of the lockdown in Melbourne and Victoria border closures on the property market and broader economy, and how the key indicators were tracking up to this point.
The great debate! Capital Growth V Cash Flow – Which investment strategy is superior? (Ep.56)
by Property Planning | Jul 7, 2020 | David Johnston, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dive into the capital growth v cash flow debate when it comes to planning your investment strategy. Who will have their arm raised in victory?
All things property tax – how to understand your deductions at tax time (Ep.55)
by Property Planning | Jun 30, 2020 | David Johnston, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
As we come to the end of another financial year, The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor delve into all things property tax and uncover the myths that can lead you astray on your wealth creation journey.
Market update – Building the bridge (or invisible stairway) across the economic cliff! (Ep.54)
by Property Planning | Jun 24, 2020 | David Johnston, Market Update, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor unpack the economic cliff. What will happen when JobKeeper, HomeBuilder and lender repayment holidays end?
Diversification 101 – How and why to plan for diversification within your property portfolio (Ep.53)
by Property Planning | Jun 16, 2020 | David Johnston, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
In this episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor discuss all things diversification, from the reasons why you should diversify your portfolio to the many ways you can implement diversification in your investment strategy.
Cutting through the noise – In the news
by Property Planning | Jun 15, 2020 | David Johnston, Market Update, Property Planning & Education, Property Planning Australia
Today’s pick of property, financial and economic articles include:
1. Nasdaq hits record close, confirms bull market
2. US stocks surge, erasing 2020 losses
3. Australia leads on economic recovery: OECD
4. AustralianSuper takes 25pc stake in build-to-rent platform
5. Total property listings increased in May
6. Housing values edge lower in May, while transaction activity partially recovers from a share drop in April
7. New home sales plunge as Victoria plans stimulus
8. The age of industrialised childcare is coming to an end (this might be wishful thinking, but, hey, why not hope for the best for our kids and spread a well-considered position!)
Cutting through the noise – In the news
by Property Planning | Jun 11, 2020 | David Johnston, Market Update, Property Planning & Education, Property Planning Australia
Today’s pick of property, financial and economic articles include:
1. How to resume home loan repayments if you’ve frozen your mortgage
2. Buyers are surprisingly responsive to a rise in listings over May
3. History shows why we can have housing market confidence
4. HomeBuilder scheme: Backlash over who will and won’t receive money
5. Ardern to lift all coronavirus restrictions in NZ
6. Pressure builds for Australia to reopen
7. Deficit is not a dirty word: It’s time for bold fiscal policy
Dissecting 10 years of Core Logic data – capital cities & regional areas (Ep.52)
by Property Planning | Jun 10, 2020 | David Johnston, Podcasts, PPBP, Property Planning Australia
In this episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor discuss data provided by CoreLogic’s Tim Lawless on Australia’s capital cities and regional areas over the last ten years. Which cities took out the gold, silver and bronze?