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The great property debate: why land value is the key

The great property debate: why land value is the key

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Dec 13, 2025 | Media & Commentary

House or unit, new or established, capital city or region: the property debate runs in circles because it usually asks the wrong question first. The factor that does most of the heavy lifting over time is land. Land appreciates and buildings depreciate, so the...
Victoria rental law changes November and December 2025 – what landlords and renters need to know.

Victoria rental law changes November and December 2025 – what landlords and renters need to know.

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Dec 1, 2025 | Strategic Insights

Victoria’s rental laws are changing again, and this next round of reforms will reshape how renting works for both landlords and renters from late 2025 onward. The aim is to make renting fairer and safer, with more straightforward rules and stronger standards, but this...
House or unit: choosing on the numbers, not the label

House or unit: choosing on the numbers, not the label

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Nov 22, 2025 | Media & Commentary

Houses or units is one of the oldest arguments in property, and it is usually settled with emotion rather than evidence. Houses tend to lead on capital growth because you own the land, and land is what appreciates. Units often win on affordability and on access to...
Four investor mistakes brokers can help clients avoid

Four investor mistakes brokers can help clients avoid

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Oct 31, 2025 | Media & Commentary

Brokers sit closer to an investor’s finances than almost anyone, which puts them in a strong position to catch the mistakes that quietly undo a portfolio. Most are not exotic. Borrowing to the absolute limit with no buffer, structuring loans without thinking...
Buying with Emotion: The No. 1 Mistake Costing Property Investors Thousands

Buying with Emotion: The No. 1 Mistake Costing Property Investors Thousands

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Oct 31, 2025 | Media & Commentary

In this brief interview, I expose the biggest pitfall for both first-time and seasoned investors: buying with emotion. We cover how to separate what you love from what performs, and a simple decision framework to keep you disciplined. Listen on Apple Podcasts Episode...
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