General Strategy - Investment Strategies

• Growing appetite for fast-food property assets

  The appetite for fast-food assets is outstripping supply and driving a market upswing. If you’re considering a move away from residential property, this type of investment offers strong yields and a low risk profile read more

• Can we fix our 'upside down' property market?

  With 12 million empty bedrooms, the types of houses we build in Australia do not make sense – we are building the wrong product. read more

• Class 1B: first class investments

  More investors are becoming aware of the great investment opportunities offered in property, but there is an area that remains largely overlooked that can deliver impressive returns to investors. read more

• Is it dangerous to rely on a property report?

  Access to good-quality research has never been greater, with rich data and valuable insights available to everyday investors. But are property reports genuinely reliable – and can we depend on them for accurate insights and guidance? read more

• Commercial yield risks explained

  Australian investors have an overwhelming preference for residential property. According to Cromwell Property Group’s Hamish Wehl, that means they’re missing out on the significant wealth-generating potential of a lesser known asset class: commercial property read more

• The Lowdown Part 1

  Have you ever wondered why lawyers don’t have to pay lenders mortgage insurance, even on a 90% loan? How can you tell if someone is recommending a product just to earn a high commission – or worse, if they’re trying to rip you off? read more

• Tackling the housing affordability crisis

  Stability, security, comfort and control – these are just some of the reasons why Australians value home ownership so highly. But with housing affordability at record lows, how can we tackle this ongoing crisis? read more

• 5 big risks of strata-titled investments

  Apartments offer a more affordable entry point to the property market than houses, making them a popular investment choice. But for the uninitiated, navigating the strata side of the equation – also known as the owners corporation – can be a nightmare read more

• How to ride the cycles like a savvy investor

  There is a breed of savvy investors spending up big on property. What’s their secret? Do they have a magic ball? The answer is no, they simply know how to read the property cycle better than most and aim to invest at the bottom of the cycle. read more