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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...
Common ways property investors become financially stuck

Common ways property investors become financially stuck

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Oct 29, 2025 | Media & Commentary

Most investors who run into trouble do not get there by picking the wrong suburb. They get stuck because the structure underneath the purchase was never sound. Borrowing to the very limit a lender allows, holding no buffer for higher rates, and buying without a plan...
Sliding Doors in Property: A $300k Difference

Sliding Doors in Property: A $300k Difference

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Sep 20, 2025 | Case Studies

The Sliding Doors Story That Cost (or Made) $300k (Part 3) Back in 2017, a client came close to making a costly mistake. Encouraged by a sales agent, she signed up for an off-the-plan townhouse in Melbourne, confident it would deliver on the promises of quick...
Protecting Your Investment – Building and Contents Insurance Explained

Protecting Your Investment – Building and Contents Insurance Explained

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 28, 2025 | Case Studies

Property investors often focus on location, rental yields and long-term growth, but one area that can be overlooked is insurance. Ensuring the correct type of cover is in place is critical for safeguarding both your investment property and your financial security. In...
Regular maintenance is the small change that drives big returns for investment properties

Regular maintenance is the small change that drives big returns for investment properties

by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 8, 2025 | Strategic Insights

Realestate.com.au recently published a practical piece by Kate McIntyre on the top value-adding jobs that property owners and investors often neglect. I was pleased to contribute to that discussion. The key message is simple: land tends to appreciate, while buildings...
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