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Could house prices double again?

25 November 201925 November 2019Luke GrahamLeave a comment

Property commentators regularly discuss the general rule of Australian real estate prices doubling every 10 to 15 years. This has been the case over recent decades, but some argue this will slow down. At Blue Wealth Property, our view has been that property price growth may not be as aggressive in the future as it has been in the past. With that said, positive sentiment has returned to the market following a number of helpful changes throughout 2019. Chief among these have been three cash rate drops and corresponding drops in mortgage interest rates.

More Australian families choosing apartment living

18 November 201919 November 2019Luke GrahamLeave a comment

Australian house prices have been steadily climbing over the decades alongside a rapidly growing population. Despite government efforts, the bulk of our population growth (and thus, demand for new housing) has been concentrated in few major cities and regional centres. Until very recently, we Australians characterised ourselves in part by the quarter-acre block, but even those still living in houses are less likely to have a block that large.

New vs Old – What Offers More to Investors?

12 November 2019Jack GuthrieLeave a comment

Naivety to the rules of the real estate market can often drive the first time buyer to believe that cheaper properties make a better investment. The idea is that they are getting a better deal because they are paying less. In reality, when you take a closer look into what you’re purchasing it becomes evident that nothing comes without a price and if something seems too good to be true (or too cheap to be true) it probably is.

Depreciation and Capital Gains

5 November 2019Jack GuthrieLeave a comment

Taxation can be a bland subject, but it’s something that makes a massive difference to investors when understood properly. This week I want explore capital gains tax and how it is impacted by your property’s depreciation. For those that aren’t familiar with either, I’ll cover off on both of these first, so we are on the same page.

Buying in Your Suburb

29 October 201929 October 2019Jack GuthrieLeave a comment

Property is such a unique investment and part of Australian culture. Holiday homes and Air BnB’s are so common in today’s society, and it can make property hard to treat the same as shares, gold, bonds or cash. Funnily enough, if you queried the majority of investors none would want to live nearby the headquarters of the company they had invested in, or close to the mine that the gold had come from. However, most of us want to buy in a market close by so we can feel in control.

Goal Setting and Property

23 October 2019Jack GuthrieLeave a comment

Measuring success can be a difficult task without having goals. Essentially a goal is a dream with a deadline. A “good” goal takes your purpose and turns it into something concrete and specific. A dream is to “own ten investment properties” where a goal is “I want to own ten investment properties by the time I’m 40”.

Investing with a Purpose

15 October 201916 October 2019Joshua Mellick1 Comment on Investing with a Purpose

I see a lot of people walk through the door every day, all knowing they want to achieve a better life and financial position. All have goals that come in different shapes and sizes and ultimately have different aspects of life that they want to excel in.

Property Sellers Reaping Strong Profits

8 October 20198 October 2019Jack GuthrieLeave a comment

It’s often true that the squeakiest wheel gets the most oil, and those who make the most noise will often receive the most attention. The same can be said for investors. An unfortunate truth is that when one investor experiences a negative result, they more than likely will voice their negative opinion, leading others to expect that they are in the same boat. This effect is ringing true throughout our market at the moment. Media headlines about shonky building quality, subjective valuations from lenders and even generalised market commentary are all petrifying investors into the idea that they are holding onto ticking time bombs.

Booms and Busts: Is This One Any Different?

1 October 2019Jack GuthrieLeave a comment

Exaggerated claims of detrimental market movements have been ringing through our airways for the last 24 months. Since our natural market correction in mid 2017, major household media influencers have rung the property bubble bell once again, urging many around the country to call for concern. I wanted to take a couple of minutes to look back and explain why recent housing performance is normal and a part of our nation’s natural economy. The reality is that recent results from our housing market are far from unique. Fundamentals remain strong opportunity for investment perpetuates.

The Dust Has Settled On Our National Housing Market?

24 September 201924 September 2019Joshua MellickLeave a comment

Investors are beginning to inject themselves back into our property market as our market begins to recalibrate post-election. Data shows that buyers are looking again at the residential market as a viable option and making plans with their lenders for finance.

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