By: Rosemary Johnston- Thursday, October 25, 2012 Unlike what many say population growth statistics can identify the areas that have above average opportunity for growth, capital growth, the sort we investors love! In my nerdy review of good due diligence sources the ABS data is outstanding. Yes, they have been recently criticised for over estimating […]
By: Rosemary Johnston- Sunday, October 21, 2012 I like to do property research. Yes, I am probably a property nerd when it comes to this part (and maybe more…). Due diligence and I are good friends. I like to go to the Department of Infrastructure and Planning in each State, track down Government authority reports […]
By: Rosemary Johnston – Friday, May 04, 2012 The question is will the banks pass on the rate cut to consumers? The reserve bank is obviously concerned about economic growth and certainly the first part of the year has been slow. The property markets have been slow too. The size of the rate cut should […]
Released on: 31-Mar-2015 The Real Estate Institute of Australia also welcomed the discussion paper but does not share John Symond’s view of negative gearing; president Neville Sanders commented: “We are pleased that the paper dispels common misunderstandings about negative gearing. The report states that ‘negative gearing does not in itself, cause a tax distortion’ and […]
Released on: 20-Mar-2015 The Federal Government is considering introducing new legislation tightening the legal definitions, closing loopholes and introducing a new range of penalties for inappropriate buying or selling of existing and new residential real estate in Australia. It is proposed there will be civil penalties for foreign nationals who don’t comply with the law […]
Released on: 11-Mar-2015 Andrew Leigh Shadow Assistant Treasurer Alas, too often, people who should know better have tended to make ‘productivity’ synonymous with longer hours and less job security. As an economist, I love hearing real-world examples of how firms are raising productivity. Last year, I visited a manufacturing firm that makes mining machines. So […]
Released on: 28-Jan-2015 The Federal Government is seeking to increase the professional standards of those managing the retirement wealth of all Australian’s. Does this mean the property investment advice sector faces a very steep transition to professional standards once it is regulated? “FPA rivals seek professional status“ Written by Aleks Vickovich Wednesday, 28 January 2015 www.ifa.com.au The […]
Released on: 02-Aug-2012 PIAA is seeking to take the real estate component out of Property Investment Advice and through the provision of PI insurance meet advice professionals such as Financial Planners with support for their clients with this unregulated product. FOFA offers the Financial Planner the opportunity through their SOA to allocate capital to property, […]