General Strategy - Investment Strategies

• Bad behaviour in short stay rentals

  There are so many 'sensational stories' of short-term rental guests' bad behaviour in the mainstream media but is it balanced reporting? We asked Natasha Winkler to explain some of the misconceptions about short stay rentals. read more

• The Ripple Effect

  It’s easy to see that the housing market doesn’t perform evenly, with growth always moving from one location to another. But how can investors analyse recent growth locations to discover the markets that will benefit next under the ripple effect? read more

• The Lowdown Part 2

  A few months ago, we cracked open Pandora’s box to uncover the answers to the unspoken questions you’ve always wanted to ask the property industry. The response was overwhelming, and after fielding even more of your questions we realised we’d only just scratched the surface. read more

• 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