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September 21, 2011 - 11:30 pm
Nice thread. Will check out all the links here. Mine are http://www.realestatetalk.com.au/blog/buying and http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/column/real-estate-talk.
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September 8, 2011 - 11:59 pm
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August 31, 2011 - 11:56 pm
It is difficult but not impossible to find a property that ticks both the positive gear and asset growth boxes. The secret is to look for the drivers that will offer both.
I recently interviewed Margaret Lomas about the growth drivers.
Margaret says the her drivers include:
·      Population growth
·      Demographic Mix
·      Transport infrastructure
·      Location of the nearest large centre
·      Future plans for development
These are the best indicators for growth and the possibility of a strong rental return.

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August 31, 2011 - 11:55 pm
The answer is simple. It is about:
1.   Supply and demand
2.   Stable employment
3.   A healthy banking system
4.   Borrowers who must take responsibility for the mortgage.
Australia and New Zealand tick all these boxes and while we might be going through an adjustment phase (driven largely by a lack of buyer confidence) we certainly have nothing that would resemble a ‘bubble’. Sales volumes are down and in some areas by as much as 30% and we have in excess of 6 to 12 months worth of stock but the underlying confidence and desire to ‘own a property’ is still very strong.
We are seeing Gen Y now willing to sacrifice some of life’s luxuries to get a property. That is a very positive sign.
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August 31, 2011 - 11:45 pm
Kindly check your inbox Ryan! Thanks
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August 30, 2011 - 11:33 pm
Great post. Very informative.
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August 22, 2011 - 1:43 am
Hello Swampy,
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August 22, 2011 - 1:38 am
I wrote an article last last week about buyer's confidence being down due to global share markets and an increasingly uncertain future for the economy. You may want to read it here http://www.realestatetalk.com.au/blog/buying/30-buyer-confidence-is-down
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