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In the complex world of real estate, a buyers’ agent plays a pivotal role in helping clients navigate the property market. Unlike traditional real estate agents who primarily serve sellers, a buyers’ agent focuses on the needs and interests of the buyer. From identifying suitable properties to negotiating the best deals, these agents are the … Read more
Decoding the mysteries of property investment is no small feat, and as an investor, one often needs a compass to navigate the vast and oftentimes overwhelming property market. That compass? Market research. While often overlooked or skipped due to perceived complexity, conducting thorough market research is the key differentiator between an unsuccessful property investor and … Read more
Navigating the diverse world of property investment can seem like a daunting task. With a multitude of residential property types to choose from, each offering its unique benefits and challenges, how do you determine which one is the right fit for your investment portfolio? Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your property investment … Read more
Investing in real estate can be a lucrative venture, but it requires a well-defined strategy. Without a clear plan, you risk making poor investment decisions that could cost you time and money. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you define your property investment strategy. Step 1: Understand Your Financial Situation Before you start investing, it’s … Read more
In the dynamic world of real estate investment, data is king. The ability to gather, analyze, and interpret real estate data can be the difference between a successful investment and a missed opportunity. This is where real estate data analysis tools come into play. Why Use Data Analysis Tools in Real Estate? Data analysis tools … Read more
When it comes to making sound investment decisions in the property market, it is wise to learn how to analyse real estate market data. This will help you to identify profitable opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls. There are multiple free data resources available that can help you with your market research. Using a search engine … Read more
If you’re thinking of selling your property at auction, you’ll want to know what clearance rates are and how they can affect your sale.
TLDR; Clearance rates are a measure of how many properties are sold during an auction at or above the asking price in a particular market:
If clearance rates are high, this means that there is high demand for property and prices are likely to be rising.
If clearance rates are low, this means that there is less demand for property and prices are likely to be falling.
A good clearance rate is 70% or above.
More and more Australians are using the internet to research their housing options, and this is having a major impact on the property market. If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably using online portals to help you find listings in your desired area. But have you ever wondered how popular your … Read more
When it comes to real estate, Australia is home to some of the most expensive suburbs in the world. From Sydney to Melbourne, Perth to Brisbane, there are suburbs that come with a hefty price tag.
Looking for a luxurious and expensive lifestyle? Then you may want to consider moving to one of the suburbs that have remained on the top of the list below over the years.
In this article we explore 3 fundamental real estate market metrics and explain why many investors chose to benchmark suburbs based on these indicators before moving on to assessment of market supply and demand.
If you are a property investor, you should be on the lookout for areas with a lower proportion of renters to owners (R|O ratio). These areas will typically have higher capital growth potential and will be less risky investments.
Furthermore, when looking for potential investment, it is beneficial to find areas with a lower proportion of units to houses (U|H ratio).
Lastly, you should consider investing in a suburb with higher IRSAD scores. The ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) has already done the hard work for you by gathering employment, education and other socio-economic data and produced a weighted comparative index for these parameters.
Inventory levels measure the number of properties sold over the past 4 quarters divided by the current stock on market.
This metric is used to define how absorbent real estate markets are of new listings. The lower the better.
Keep reading to learn more about this this important property investment metric…
Vacancy Rate is the percentage of vacant rental properties in an area reported at the end of quarter period. The lower the rate, the better. Low rates are indicative of under-supplied markets with upward pressure on rents and cash-flow yield. It’s much easier to find tenants in these markets.
We have seen a couple of very good years at HtAG. The organization has experienced substantial growth — we have gone from 200 subscribers in 2018 to an excess of 1,200 this year.
On that note, we are ecstatic to announce that Vedran Maric has been appointed to the role of Head of Finance and will be joining the HtAG board of directors.
The ability to appropriately estimate the value of your home can help you with determining if your investment has appreciated in value. You can use that information to inform your decision on whether to sell now or wait. If you plan to keep the property as a rental, its estimated value can also assist in calculating how much to rent it for.
There is a multitude of factors (we counted 41) to consider when researching a location for your next investment property. This post is a must read for any serious property investor seeking guaranteed long term capital growth and yield.