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In part 2 of our Residential property strategies podcast series, we look at the most commonly employed strategy, which is to buy and hold for capital growth. We'll look at what it is, why people use it, the pros and cons as well as asset selection for maximising capital growth. The post EPI157 | Residential Investment Strategies – Buy and Hold for Capital Growth appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Property Investing Strategy – Part 1 The how, why and what of property investing strategy Overview – Goal/purpose vs Mechanics All property strategies aim for one or both of the following Capital Growth Income/yield How we achieve these outcomes is where the mechanics of a strategy come in: Buy and Hold Positive Cashflow Renovation Development […] The post EPI156 | The how, why and what of property investing strategy appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Selecting a property manager Selecting a Property manager to interview Ask for referrals – BA, other investors Google reviews  Look at the website – is it modern, updated, review staff profiles Interviewing How many rentals does the agency manage how many staff and their experience How many rentals per manager – around 100 – 120 […] The post EPI155 | Selecting a Property Manager appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Challenges with Property management In this podcast episode we discuss some of the challenges experienced with property management, including: Communication  Not responsive to emails Doesn't return calls Large rent roll  Portfolio – Pod – Task based Not enough staff Low fees vs Good Service Change of managers Replace with juniors or lower quality  Bounce around […] The post EPI 154 | Challenges with Property Management appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

The Nuances and negotiation – part II In this follow up negotiation episode Kaz and Lisa discuss three things that can go wrong in negotiation and how to avoid these things. Death by solicitor Distrust of agents and agents colluding Getting it too easy The post EPI 153 | Nuances of negotation – part II – what can go wrong appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

The Nuances and negotiation – part 1 Lisa Parker and Kaz Young have learnt a few things over years as professional buyers agents.  In this episode they are important tips for successful negotiations.  Tackling more than just the standard rules and strategies, they talk about the subtleties of negotiating in part 1 of this discussion. […] The post EPI 152 | Nuances of negotation – part I appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Rental Reforms for Property Investors Changes to rental legislation in Victoria are now around 12 months old.  These changes to the responsibilities of tenants and owners have had a significant impact on investors and in this episode we speak with Megan Stuart, from Mint Property Management to outline the legislative changes and their impact.  With […] The post EPI 151 | Rental reforms for property investors appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Property Developer – Justin Gehde In this episode, Kaz interviews long time Everyday Property Investing listener and Property Developer, Justin Gehde about his journey into the world of Property Development, including the pros and cons of developing and what it takes to be a good property developer. Learn more about Property Development Check out Justin’s […] The post EPI 150 | Property Development – Justin Gehde appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

What is stamp duty?  (From Business.gov.au) Stamp duty is a tax that state and territory governments for certain documents and transactions such as: Vehicle registrations and transfers Insurance policies Leases and mortgages Hire purchase agreements Transfers of property (business, real estate, some shares) With respect to stamp duty on a property purchase this is usually […] The post EPI 149 | Stamp Duty Reforms – What do they mean? appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Are you one of the many people who have always planned to invest in property but for some reason just never quite got going?  Or perhaps one of the many people who maybe purchased one investment property and had great plans to build that portfolio but just….got busy?  Then this is the episode for you!  […] The post EPI 148 | Taking charge of your property journey appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

In this episode we're going to talk about regentrification – a term you've probably heard in a property investing circles. What is it, the causes of regentrification, what are the signs to look for and the phases of regentrification. How to make it work for you when investing in property. The post EPI 147 | Regentrification and property investing appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Today Kaz speaks with co-host, Lisa Parker, a Melbourne property expert and award winning buyers agent from Parker Buyer Advocates, who talks us through where the Melbourne property market is currently.   The post EPI 146 | Melbourne Property Market Update appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Today we speak with Sydney property expert and award winning buyers agent, Jacque Parker, from House Search Australia, who talks us through where the Sydney property market is currently.   The post EPI 145 | Sydney Property Market Update appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

What a whirlwind the last 12 months have been in property!  In this episode, Kaz Young and Lisa Parker discuss the property market and Kaz provides an update on the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Property Markets, how they have performed and where they are at now. The post EPI144 | Brisbane Property Market Update appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

As investors and even as home owners we are all aware that when we purchase a property we are making a big financial decision in terms of where and what we buy.  We’d all like to think we are basing those decisions on sound information, but are we? In this episode, Lisa Parker flies solo […] The post EPI143 | Property data analysis – Interview with Simon Pressley appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

In this Q&A episode of Everyday Property Investing, Kaz and Lisa tackle the following listener questions: Should I buy an investment property that we can also use as a holiday house/weekender – what are the options – AirBNB, onsite management in a holiday rental pool? If there has been past termite damage uncovered in a […] The post EPI 142 | Property Q&A with Kaz and Lisa: Holiday rentals as investment, Termite damage, Selling with a tenant in place appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Kaz and Lisa discuss what an investment grade property is and some of the myths surrounding this concept. The post EPI141 | What is an investment grade property? appeared first on Everyday Property Investing.

Ever heard the term ‘Investment grade property’ thrown around?  This is our topic for this episode of the Everyday Property Investing podcast. What is an investment grade property? Organic growth drivers  Good land component and value Manufactured growth opportunity  Property positioned well  Owner occupier appeal  Rental appeal  Rental return Value for money Myths around investment […]

Feature Segment Questions Can you only buy one property in your SMSF? (also check out this great article on buying property in your SMSF) I have $X (modest budget), should I buy an IP or wait till I have more money? (note the ‘investment grade’ discussion) Should I buy/build a new home to get the […]

Feature Segment What are some of the checks and balances you would do on a property you’ve seen online or been sent by an agent, before and/or after you inspected? Location on a map Main road Commercial/industrial Intersection Is it a ‘good area’ Commission area Proximity to transport, shops, schools, major facilities Pictures of the […]

Feature – Covid-19: What it teaches us about managing stressful times Buying or selling a property can be one of the most stressful events in your life.   Add to this the backdrop of a global pandemic and economic crisis and you have the recipe for major meltdown! In today’s episode Lisa and I talk about […]

Feature – Coronavirus COVID19’s Impact on Property

Feature – Getting started in subdivision with Nhan Nguyen For those investors who are looking to take a step into the world of active property investing, this episode is for you as Kaz speaks with development expert Nhan Nguyen to talk about how to get started with subdivision projects.

  Feature – Development Market Update with Nhan Nguyen  In this episode, Kas speaks with Nhan Nguyen to get his take on where the market is at currently, with a particular focus on Nhan’s specialty, development projects.

  Feature – Property Market Update with Kaz and Lisa In this episode, Lisa and Kaz catch up to discuss recent developments on the national front as well as the local market updates in Melbourne and Brisbane as a result.  

Feature – Getting your partner on board with property In this episode, Lisa and Kaz talk about getting your partner on board to embark upon a journey of investing in property.

    Feature – Our ‘Go To’ Property Websites In this episode, Lisa and Kaz share the ‘Go To’ websites that they use in their business and personal investing.

    Feature – How to keep investing in a property downturn In this episode, Kaz speaks to Nhan Nguyen about how to invest in a property market downturn–specifically about the reacting to change of government and policy, increasing cash flow on your investments and what to do when the bank says no.  

    Feature – Brisbane Market Update In this episode Kaz and Buyers Agent Lisa Parker talk about Brisbane and Sunshine Coast property markets.

  Feature – Kaz catches up with Matt Jones from the Property Resource Shop. Matt runs the most successful property investing networking group in Australia, runs training events on joint venturing and subdivision/development and has now launched the most amazing online community and property investing resource – the Ultimate Property Hub.  In this episode we […]

  Feature – Melbourne Market Update Kaz catches up with Buyers Agent Lisa Parker to have a chat on the latest in Melbourne property market.

  Feature – The secret world of conveyancing So what exactly happens behind closed doors of your conveyancers office?   Come with us as Lisa Parker delves into the secret world of conveyancing with special guest Betty Zervas from SZ Lawyers in Melbourne.

Feature – How to leave your job using property In this episode, Kaz and co-host Lisa Parker talk about how people have aspirations to leave their jobs and earn their money through investing in property. But how exactly do you do this?

Feature – Do I need a financial planner? In this episode, Kaz interviews financial planner Riordan Butler from Philos Consulting. What a financial planner can and can’t do How financial planners get paid How financial planners work with clients What to look for in a good financial planner

Feature – How to get property smart Kaz and Lisa Parker talk about how investors educate themselves about property. Lisa’s first exposure to property was having parents who were commenting on how much a property costs Kaz was a late starter; started with reading money magazines, attending seminars

What’s news Matt – Settling back into life in Australia, buying on the Sunshine Coast Kaz – Sunshine Coast market Feature – Joint venturing like a pro – with Matt Jones Property Investing Partners Academy Taking Action Setting people up to succeed The excuse of ‘not the right time’! Joint ventures Quick tip and action Something […]

What’s news Cate – Melbourne marketing happenings Kaz – finally purchased an investment property after months of looking and a few failed offers!   Feature – Listeners’ Property Investing Questions Ripehouse What’s been happening with Ripehouse software How are people using Ripehouse How does Ripehouse assess capital growth potential API magazine reborn with Ripehouse Quick tip […]

What’s news Kaz – Property Zest‘s new office on the Sunshine Coast! Lisa – Home buyers are out and about! Negotiating after a property is passed in at auction   Feature – Listeners’ Property Investing Questions I have a unit that we’ve had for ages, it yields ok but I don’t think it’s grown much over […]

What’s news Kaz – finds her dream property, complete with asbestos roof and fence, unsafe structures, leaking ceilings and live termites! Lisa – discusses standardised rating systems for properties and whether these are a good idea or not specific enough to an individual’s requirements and situation   Feature – Winning the Property Game – with solicitor […]

EPI119 | Adjusting to a changing property market LISTEN via streaming audio (00:54:56 min):  DOWNLOAD (Right click and ‘Save as’):  EPI 119 | Adjusting to a changing property market (26.4MB) What’s news Lisa Parker on being escorted to an open home by security Kaz on making an offer–and being rejected!   Feature – How to adjust to the challenges […]

What’s news Cate Bakos on auctions, lenders tightening the purse strings, pre-approvals Kaz on making offers for herself   Feature – Big investing mistake     CATE: Five big investing mistakes Ignoring the TITLE TYPE Overlooking the limited scarcity value of a property Favouring brick over weatherboard for the wrong reasons Bringing Feng Shui into decision making. Believing […]

What’s news Lisa Parker on securing your site when you’re undertaking a renovation project Kaz on being festive!   Feature – Barriers to buying   Waiting for something better to come along Identifying insignificant reasons Analysis paralysis Not seeing enough to make decision Thinking it’s not a good time to buy – always Unrealistic expectations of […]

What’s news Buying at Christmas time–is it a good idea? What are the pros and cons of buying during the holiday period?   Feature – Capital Growth drivers Kaz and Melbourne Buyers Agent Lisa Parker compared notes on what they think are the top capital growth drivers. The following made it to their list: Demand/Supply Population […]

 What’s news A quick chat with Melbourne Buyer’s Agent Lisa Parker about auctions Kaz talks about when to pay asking price   Feature – Melbourne Buyer’s Advocate Cate Bakos   Cate’s investing journey for herself and helping others Her 4 tips for those who want to get started: Chat with a broker who knows his/her stuff […]

What’s news Cate Bakos (Cate Bakos Property) on the current market conditions in Melbourne Entry level points for Units and Houses in Melbourne   Feature – Bookkeeping requirements and how to do it properly In our feature segment today we talk to Penny Buchanan of The Property Investor’s Bookkeeper to talk about:   How much holding a […]

What’s news Property reports and data Dealing with a seller with unrealistic expectations   Feature – Common property questions In our feature segment today we get Lisa Parker’s take on some of those common property questions we’ve chatted about recently:   Houses vs Units Buy and Hold vs Quick turnover Capital growth vs Cashflow Inner city […]

What’s news Buyer’s Agent Lisa Parker talks about the Melbourne market whilst Kaz shares about cyber stalking a seller regarding pre-settlement cleanliness of the house   Feature – Richard Andrews, leading expert in retirement villages   Richard Andrews – leading expert in retirement villages Book: Don’t buy your retirement home without me Website: RetirementVillageAdvice.com.au OR FindMyRetirementHome.com.au What […]

What’s news Melbourne Buyer Agent Lisa Parker climbing off her sick bed to speak to Kaz! Kaz in the midst of a backup contract saga.   Feature – Finding your ‘why’ and Joint Ventures with Matt Jones   Matt Jones – Living the dream Finding your why and using it to create an amazing life! Joint […]

What’s news Kaz and Melbourne buyers agent Lisa Parker talk about agent awards process, Property Zest moving to a new shop   Feature – Property Spruikers   Are all property educators spruikers? What is a spruiker? How to choose a property educator/property mentor What to look out for when choosing How much should you pay for […]

What’s news Kaz and Melbourne buyers agent Lisa Parker talk about proposed changes to negative gearing    Feature – Tackling Age-old property questions Nhan Nguyen tackles common property questions: Houses vs Units Buy and Hold vs Quick turnover Capital growth vs Cashflow Inner city vs outer suburbs Build vs buy established Buy PPR first vs […]

What’s news Kaz talks about: buying at the higher end site value, house condition, size, land value negotiating Feature – Renovation dilemmas with Jane Slack-Smith Common dilemmas people face when renovating for profit: Inner city vs Outer suburbs Buy and Hold vs Quick turn over Cosmetic vs Structural Inside vs outside reno Colour vs neutral One […]