Investing

We are now in the midst of a Federal election campaign where voters have a very important decision to make, one which will impact on the future of our nation over the next 4 years. Similarly, [...]

When it comes to winning big in real estate, many turn to property investment. But achieving success takes time and patience, with only a handful making it past their first investment. To ensure [...]

I don’t know if it’s just me, but everywhere I look there are people struggling with decisions as to what to do. I see it in Real Estate, I see it in Councils, I see it with communities, with [...]

“He Who Hesitates Is Lost” “No Guts No Glory” “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained” These are so many pearls of wisdom that came from our ancestors who sometimes, I have to believe, were so much [...]

The market has taken an interesting turn. Over the last 3 months the stock levels have dropped 12% from 14,600 to 12,900. The last time we saw them this low was November 2014. A continuation of [...]

Times have changed. In the ‘olden days‘ it was easy. You left school, got a job, saved hard for a deposit, bought your first home (which was often your last home), had a family, brought them up, [...]

Remarkably, only 20% of property investors are claiming their full depreciation entitlements allowed under Australian Taxation legislation.   What is Tax Depreciation? Depreciation is the [...]

Your real estate questions answered by Niki Peinke, Director of The Property Exchange in Subiaco  Q: A property I’m interested in buying is on a survey strata – how is this different [...]

Aussie Dollar steadies against Greenback! Gold rises to 3 week high! Strong Dollar knocks crude off high! Wall Street extends rally into New Year! Energy bills soar in shift from coal! Oil [...]

Your real estate questions answered by Niki Peinke, Director of The Property Exchange in Subiaco  Q: A friend of mine recently put an offer on a property, which was verbally accepted (the seller [...]

Wish I had a Dollar (maybe an American Dollar…) for every time I have been asked “What’s the Property Market going to do next year?”. Do I look like a clairvoyant? Don’t answer [...]

Your real estate questions answered by Niki Peinke, Director of The Property Exchange in Subiaco  Q: Is there any sort of annual cycle to the Perth property market? Are there expected peaks and [...]