The 5 “not so” secret ways people create wealth in property!
Investing in property offers exciting opportunities for wealth creation and financial growth. While many investors focus on traditional strategies like capital appreciation ticking, there’s another approach that can significantly accelerate returns. And that’s by ‘manufacturing equity’. In this quick read, we’ll answer what ‘manufacturing equity’ means and what are the common ways this is done. […]
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Analytics in Property Acquisition: Finding the Right Balance
Working in the analytics space for over a decade, It’s been insightful to see the many different applications. However, one application that has really demonstrated the value of finding the right balance between data and real-world knowledge has been in the property acquisition space. Undeniably, data analytics has emerged as a powerful tool in the […]
Explainer: What’s Incoming Supply?
As property investors, staying ahead of the game requires a deep understanding of market dynamics. One crucial factor to consider is incoming supply. In simple terms, this is the number of new properties entering the market. Here’s a quick and easy explainer to show you what incoming supply means for your investment strategy and how […]
Explainer: What’s days on market?
As a first home buyer or investor, understanding the concept of “Days on Market” is essential for making informed decisions in the real estate market. Let’s dive into what Days on Market means, factors that influence it, and how you can leverage this information to your advantage. Days on Market (DOM) refers to the number […]
Pros & Cons of off-market opportunities
Would-be homebuyers often fall into the trap of thinking off-market properties are the holy grail of real estate and offer the very best opportunity to get a bargain. At the same time, many buyers also assume the role of a buyers agent is simply to bring them off-market opportunities and nothing else. In reality, when […]
Explainer on rentvesting and when it’s a good idea
When thinking about ‘when to buy,’ ‘where to buy’ and ‘can I afford it?’, one term that may spring to mind is rentvesting. Rentvesting refers to renting out a property in a desired location while owning an investment property in a more affordable area. Regarding property strategies, rentvesting can be a good idea for some […]
Thinking of downsizing your home? The 5 pros & cons to consider!
In 2023, we had worked with a number of clients through the interest rate rises and were frequently asked whether downsizing a home is an option, and the short answer is always, ‘it depends’. It depends on whether you’re foregoing your lifestyle or whether it makes financial sense for you to do so especially since […]
Unlocking property success: The power of the X factor
As a property acquisition manager working nationally in both the residential space and also commercial, we’re constantly seeking out properties that offer ‘that special something’, that elusive “X factor” which sets the property apart. In property, when referring to the ‘X factor’ for a given property, we refer to those intangible qualities that resonate with […]