Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

It is estimated - according to a recent NAB survey - that up to 3.5% of all property purchasers in Australia are completed with the assistance of a buyer's agent compared to 45% in the USA where buyer’s agents are a much more used resource.  Some estimate that figure will climb to 37% in Australia.  Just one week ago in the US, courts ruled in favour of a group of consumers on a compensation claim...

How you manage your property finance will make or break your property investment strategy, says Lawrie Moore.  And it has never been more important to put a plan in place to maximise your borrowing capacity and increase your purchasing power.  Yet many investors just follow the wind of rising costs and interests rates, waiting and hoping that circumstances will shift. So how do you get proactive w...

Two questions we are asked over and over: Are units a better investment than houses?and Should I invest in the regions or capital cities?   This week we set out to help with answers to both of these.  Bushy gives us his take on the location - city or region and he seeks Terry Ryder's thoughts on houses and units. Fair to say that there is no one answer, so what we will do is give you some sound gr...

It can be hard to know who to trust, especially in the property industry. Lawrie Moore talks about how to build a top team of property professionals to support your goals. It goes without saying that trust is mission critical to the success and sustainability of all of our relationships and interactions, but sadly finding and experiencing real genuine trust is increasingly under threat and a rare...

We share expert opinion on this year's market conditions from analysts featured in the Bricks & Mortar Media Annual Property Market Forecast Report.  This time Bushy speaks with buyers' agent, economist, property investor and the CEO of award winning buyers agency Property Buyer - Rich Harvey.  NEW – join our Facebook group, The Property Hub Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18575130...

When growth is flatlining, how do you continue to create value as a property investor? We continue our conversation with Drew Evans. When your borrowing capacity and property purchasing power is capped out, investors can add value and create instant equity through building properties - renovating, subdividing or developing. That might sound scary for you, because we all know of (or have experience...

Terry Ryder makes a bold prediction about the landscape for property investment this year and he backs it up with his Hotspotting metrics.  Hear Terry share his thoughts with Bushy Martin this week.  Also, Melinda Jennison from Brisbane Buyers Agency - Streamline - shares her thoughts on the market.  Melinda - by the way - is the new president of the Real Estate Buyers Association of Australia so...

Building wealth with property takes time, but is there a faster way? Drew Evans shares his insights. As I always say, building wealth with property is a long-term game, and with a low-stress, sustainable strategy most people are looking at a commitment of at least 15 years.  Of course, there are faster ways but there is no silver bullet - it all depends on your borrowing capacity, equity, knowledg...

This week we start to present a balanced view of the property market.   Over the next few weeks we will feature a range of respected property professionals and proven industry commentators from Bricks & Mortar Media’s annual property market forecast report that has just been released.  Bushy starts today by catching up with the author of the report Nicola McDougall.  Nicola is a Director of Br...

Continuing our chat with Max Phelps, we talk about why your money disappears so fast and how to slow down the flow. Whether you're a wealthy investor or starting your financial journey, you've likely had that feeling where you don't have enough cash to achieve your goals and get the most out of life. In this episode, you're going to learn why and what you can do about it. Max Phelps is a money coa...

Cast your mind back to this time last year.  You might recall the sobering predictions about potential doom and gloom ahead for 2023, pedaled by self-proclaimed experts and picked up as click bait and used in various sensational media exclusives.  Well they got it wrong with residential property in Australia defying those dire predictions to enjoy solid growth in many parts of the country.   One v...

Many high earners and investors, including those who have amassed significant wealth, still struggle to get a handle on their spending. Max Phelps will help you get your money systems in order.  Do you wonder where all of your money goes? Do you keep hitting a financial 'ceiling'? It’s all way too easy to be swept away by consumerism, instant gratification and invisible mounting debt – then throw...

This week, we feature highlights from our Q&A webinar from earlier this week where our panel (Bushy Martin, Rasti Vaibhav and Eddie Tchigique) answer questions about Western Australia and a potential imbalance between investors and owner occupiers, whether to chase yield or growth or both, what is on the horizon if Labour get Negative Gearing under the microscope again and we answer a couple o...

Continuing our conversation with Dr Cameron Murray, we get into the economics of housing and property investment. Last week, Dr Murray talked about his story and the foundations of his economic philosophies.  This week, we deep dive into the wonderful wide world of economics and how it affects property and housing and what this means to you, along with many other interesting topics. A highly respe...

As many councils around the country impose restrictions on B&B style accommodation, the impact on regional economies is showing.  Bushy catches up with a serial entrepreneur who says she has a solution.  We start this week by tackling one of the most challenging issues facing anyone hunting a property as a buyer or as an agent.  We have a solution there as well. NEW – join our Facebook group,...

How can property investors overcome information overwhelm and dubious analysis to make smart decisions? Dr Cameron Murray joins us to explain. Over the next two episodes, you'll hear that Dr Murray believes that housing analysis, whether about investment or policy, is missing at least one key economic insight, making it partial and probably wrong. To say that is concerning is an understatement.  W...

Over the last 3 weeks, Scott Aggett from Hello Haus has helped us discover how to find, analyse and negotiate the best property purchase.  Now - it is time to get down to business and Scott does that by taking a broad brush approach to help us negotiate the entire journey. NEW – join our Facebook group, The Property Hub Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1857513011165686 Join the Property...

When it comes to financing your next property purchase, what's most important for you? Sharyn Burgess explains. Last episode we focused on Sharyn’s own personal journey in property, investment and finance, and this week we dive into the detail of property lending and finance broking. This will help you get a much better understanding of what’s important to you, when it comes to financing your next...

If you only negotiate very occasionally, then chances are you may not be as good as you think you are, especially when you're up against a professional who negotiates for a living.  Like a selling agent when you are  trying to buy your next property. This week in our 4 part series with Scott Aggett from Hello Haus, he shares his expert skills honed over thousands of property deals. NEW – join our...

In times of rising interest rates and inflation, it has never been more important to optimise your finance strategy. But when you're feeling the squeeze, how do you do it? Whether you're an experienced property investor, or a home owner wanting to free up some much needed cash, this is crucial.  Bad banks and brokers just focus on low rate while savvy finance experts focus on optimising your capac...

This week we present the second week of Scott Aggett 4 part series helping to get you buyer-ready.  This time Scott and Bushy discuss the best ways to analyse a property.  Then later in the show Bushy will run through the key questions to ask a buyers agent. NEW – join our Facebook group, The Property Hub Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1857513011165686 Join the Property Hub community...

Have you shaped your vision to live by design? This week, Bushy Martin explains how to do it. Last week we reminded you how to reconnect with your Big Why - getting clear on your core values and the vision of your ideal lifestyle. This week, we put your Why into action.  How can you do something that’s simple, easy and achievable that you can action every day that will help you to enjoy life to th...

Did you know the average buyer takes 7 months to buy their property, which means they will likely go through the pain of  finance approval at least twice.   Over the next 4 weeks, Bushy has teamed up with Scott Aggett from Hello Haus to help eliminate some of the pain points.  The first installment is in today's show.  Then Bushy will take a critical look at credit cards.  Strap yourself in for a...

Unlocking your 'why' will transform your year, and your life. Bushy Martin explains how to do it. How often to you reflect on the past to garner your learnings, and plan for the future so that you’ve got clear goals and targets that you’re looking to achieve? This is crucial for investors, and anyone who is serious about creating a life worth living. Today's message is not new but it is so importa...

For many people, the property market must be very frustrating and seem like a goal that is forever out of reach.  By the time they save the deposit, the property values have increased so much that they never seem to have enough to get started.  The solution could be Lenders Mortgage Insurance but why do so many people go to such great lengths to avoid it?  That is the topic Bushy talks about this...