Mastering the Australian Housing Market


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Wanting to invest in property but don't know where or what to buy? Feeling overwhelmed by all the property market information that's available? In Mastering the Australian Housing Market property expert John Lindeman provides the information and tools you need to invest with confidence, explaining when to buy, where to buy and what to pay. He also shares some invaluable truths that will help you avoid the mistakes may investors make and get the best people results from your investments. Inside you'll discover: how the Australian housing market works how to test the information you heard about the market where to buy for high capital growth and rental returns techniques and tools to estimate property values and predict expected returns the best time to buy and sell. Easy-to-understand case studies show you how to undertake your own market analysis, using data that is freely available. Mastering the Australian Housing Market is a must-read for anyone looking to succeed on their property investment journey.




Unlocking the Property Market


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The 7 keys to property investment success Brimming with fresh content designed to suit current trends in the market, Unlocking the Property Market shares expert property market analyst John Lindeman's tips and techniques on where to buy, what to buy, how much to pay, and when to sell. Written with your needs in mind, Lindeman reveals the seven keys to property investment success and shows you how to unlock the property market's secrets. The media talks up a housing market boom one minute and then warns of a crash the next, but the housing market's behaviour is predictable. Housing prices move slowly upwards, and then they stagnate for some years—and may even fall for a year or two. However, there are always suburbs in any market that go against the grain and offer property investors a chance to secure the highest returns in the shortest possible time in any market condition. To find these properties, follow John Lindeman in Unlocking the Property Market and successfully discover the seven keys to property investment success including: Understand how the market works and find locations with the best growth potential Know where and when to buy and the best time to sell Narrow down your property search, decide what to buy and determine how much to pay. If you're a private housing investor or just starting out in the field looking for authoritative, accessible information on the topic, Unlocking the Property Market gives you the confidence and know-how to successfully obtain the best possible results from property investment.




Housing Policy in Australia


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This book, the first comprehensive overview of housing policy in Australia in 25 years, investigates the many dimensions of housing affordability and government actions that affect affordability outcomes. It analyses the causes and implications of declining home ownership, rising rates of rental stress and the neglect of social housing, as well as the housing situation of Indigenous Australians. The book covers a period where housing policy primarily operated under a neo-liberal paradigm dominated by financial de-regulation and fiscal austerity. It critiques the broad and fragmented range of government measures that have influenced housing outcomes over this period. These include regulation, planning and tax policies as well as explicit housing programs. The book also identifies current and future housing challenges for Australian governments, recognizing these as a complex set of inter-connected problems. Drawing on its coverage of the economics, politics and administration of housing provision, the book sets out priorities for the transformational national strategy needed for a fairer and more productive housing system, and to improve affordability outcomes for the most vulnerable Australians.




Affluence, Mobility and Second Home Ownership


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Despite the current recession, the frequency of second home ownership is still surprisingly high throughout the western world. While the UK and Ireland previously had lower occurrences of multiple dwellings compared to the rest of Europe, they are quickly catching up with a current surge in the ownership of second homes. The recent MP expenses scandal in the UK has also drawn attention to the prevalence of second homes (or more) within the middle classes, and the fact that the concept is becoming increasingly popular. Chris Paris uses this text to address the reasons behind why second homes are becoming more popular, both within the usual domicile of the individuals, and in international locations. The socioeconomic factors and historical contexts of homes in cultures across the world are fundamental to explaining the choices in transnational home ownership, and Paris’ case studies and comparisons between additional homes in Europe, Australia, America and Asia expand upon the motivation for people to own a second home. Affluence, Mobility and Second Home Ownership draws together debates on gentrification, globalisation, consumerism, environmental factors and investment to provide a balanced look at the pros, and cons, of second home ownership, and what implications it has for the future. An ideal text for students studying geography, urbanism and planning, this book is also of interest to individuals interested in the changing ways in which we make choices on our places of residence.




Australian Master Tax Guide 2011


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Housing Market Dynamics in Africa


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This open access book utilizes new data to thoroughly analyze the main factors currently shaping the African housing market. Some of these factors include the supply and demand for housing finance, land tenure security issues, construction cost conundrum, infrastructure provision, and low-cost housing alternatives. Through detailed analysis, the authors investigate the political economy surrounding the continent’s housing market and the constraints that behind-the-scenes policy makers need to address in their attempts to provide affordable housing for the majority in need. With Africa’s urban population growing rapidly, this study highlights how broad demographic shifts and rapid urbanization are placing enormous pressure on the limited infrastructure in many cities and stretching the economic and social fabric of municipalities to their breaking point. But beyond providing a snapshot of the present conditions of the African housing market, the book offers recommendations and actionable measures for policy makers and other stakeholders on how best to provide affordable housing and alleviate Africa’s housing deficit. This work will be of particular interest to practitioners, non-governmental organizations, private sector actors, students and researchers of economic policy, international development, and urban development.




The Future of Property Investing in Australia


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How can you successfully invest in property when, broadly speaking, supply now outweighs demand in Australia? In The Future of Property Investing in Australia, property investor expert Sam Saggers explores the rapidly changing Australian property market and explains how property investors can capitalise on emerging trends. Whether you are buying real estate for the first time or the fortieth time, and whether you are just starting out in life or nearing retirement, this book will change the way you look at real estate. With a sensible and easy-to-follow approach, Sam Saggers gives you a proven path for your property investment journey. This is your ultimate guide to cracking the code for what type of property makes a great investment and what properties you should avoid. As Sam demonstrates, buying for maximum profits is a core approach to investment success, whether local or interstate, whether a pre-construction property or existing, whether old or new. You will learn: about Australia's property plan how globalisation is impacting on Australian real estate how to buy in the oversupplied property markets of today how to spot and purchase a bargain property how the dawn of great property design will impact you how to maintain your lifestyle in retirement where to buy real estate for fast profits how to hold real estate for up to twenty years how to use technological disruption to create positive cash flow investments why the knowledge economy is changing real estate forever. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to become a successful property investor. Sam will give you the ability to buy real estate profitably and without fear.




Rethink Property Investing, Fully Updated and Revised Edition


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The definitive guide to building a profitable commercial property portfolio — now fully updated and revised Australia’s bestselling commercial property book, Rethink Property Investing, offers practical advice for any investor looking to move beyond traditional residential real estate and enter the profitable world of commercial properties. Leading investors Scott and Mina O’Neill show you how they retired at the age of 28 and now live off the income generated by their $75 million commercial property portfolio. This invaluable guide dispels the investing myths and demystifies complex property principles and strategies using a clear, straightforward, and easy-to-understand approach. This is the book Scott and Mina wished they had when they started out: an honest, no-nonsense handbook filled with practical examples, personal stories, expert advice and real-world information. Rethink Property Investing aims to help you earn enough passive income to retire early and enjoy your life — whether you’re a residential property investor looking to go to the next level or an experienced investor seeking a more advanced approach. Now fully updated and revised, this edition shares detailed new property examples and gives the lowdown on value-add opportunities and investment strategies like syndicates. Rethink Property Investing will show you how to: Build your own commercial property portfolio following 7 Easy Steps and the Top 5 Property Plays Follow the strategies Scott and Mina O'Neill used to build a $75 million portfolio in 12 years Maximise the performance of your existing property portfolio using proven techniques Understand how different commercial properties perform, especially in the current economic climate and with current interest rates Find the best commercial property opportunities available today so you can build a $200K passive income Learn how you can create wealth successfully through commercial property investing, using simple yet powerful strategies from two people who have been there and done that. From developing an investment mindset to financing and managing your property, Rethink Property Investing will guide you every step of the way.




From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years


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With more than 160 000 copies sold, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years is Australia's highest selling real estate book -- ever! Scores of investors have used Steve McKnight's wealth building information to discover how to achieve their financial dreams. Now it's your turn. Using his incredible real-life account of how he bought 130 properties in 3.5 years, McKnight reveals how you can become financially free by using cash and cashflow positive property. Revised to incorporate the latest highly effective strategies, and rewritten to include 16 brand new chapters, this revised edition reveals: How to create a positive cashflow property portfolio from scratch -- even if you have little money and no experience Steve's New 1% Rule -- a simple four-step process for finding positive cashflow properties Exactly what and where to buy if you want to maximise your profits How to protect your wealth and save tax And much, much more ...




Buy Now


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Turn your property dreams into reality What's stopping you from buying property? Is it the changing markets? The needless jargon? The rising costs? Buying property doesn't have to be difficult; you just need to step up on that ladder. In Buy Now, you'll get the simple, straightforward, easy-to-understand advice to help you not only enter the property market, but to launch and grow your own portfolio. With bestselling author and award-winning buyer's agent Lloyd Edge by your side, you have everything you need to stop dreaming, step up, and grab that property ladder with both hands. In the book, you’ll find newcomer-friendly advice designed to walk you through how anyone can budget and save for a deposit, understand the market, and secure a mortgage. The author breaks down the jargon and tells you what you need to know in straightforward and easy-to-understand language, offering tips and strategies for those setting out on their property investing journey. You'll also find: Step-by-step guidance on creating a financial plan for your property hunt, finding your dream home or investment property, renovating, equity creation, and upsizing How-to guides, case studies, and interactive exercises that help you build the skills you'll need to conquer property investment Your ticket to going from no knowledge or experience in real estate to property master Nobody ever got what they wanted by waiting. Take the first step toward financial freedom through property with practical advice from one of Australia's leading buyer's agents.