Category Archives: Real Estate
The cream
Many think that the most desirable apartments in a high-rise are on the top levels. Most apartments are originally priced to reflect this (mis)conception. Supported by our work on buyer preference and analysis of resale prices, we challenge this line of thought and put forward the need to value and price high-rise apartments differently.
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We don’t have expensive housing in Australia – we have expensive land
Let’s face it, we don’t have expensive housing in Australia, we have expensive land. The average cost of residential land overtook the median cost of constructing a dwelling, across all Australian capitals, about five years ago. The difference between the two is now considerable and growing. Volume builders in Queensland are constructing quality new detached [...] Continue reading
Is the China Boom Rumour or Fact for Aussie Stocks?
by Kris Sayce on 4 July 2011 “Doubts are mounting about the health of China’s property market, Beijing’s ability to control inflation and the true extent of government debt. Last week, the central government disclosed that local governments owed debts … Continue reading
Predictions For The New Year
It is always difficult to predict the next twelve months but some trends are starting to emerge and some earlier predictions are coming true. I believe house prices, in the main centres, will continue to appreciate, especially Auckland which has … Continue reading
Australian Financial Planners To Sell Real Estate
The following is huge news for Australia. As you will see by reading the article Property has not been something Financial Planners in Australia could traditionally recommend (unless like me you also had a full real estate license). Property investment … Continue reading
Real Estate As An Investment
My dad taught me in my teens that real estate is a great way to build wealth. Real estate investing has created more millionaires than any other form of investing because of its many advantages and the attitude us Kiwis … Continue reading