by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 1, 2025 | Media & Commentary
Land tends to appreciate while the building on it slowly wears out, which makes maintenance one of the least glamorous but most important parts of holding property well. The owners who protect their value over time treat it as a business cost, budgeted for in advance,...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Jun 28, 2025 | Media & Commentary
A granny flat can be an effective way to lift rental income or house family, but it is not automatically the best use of your capital. The devil is in the detail. Before contacting builders or comparing quotes, the first question is strategy: is this about income,...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | May 27, 2025 | Strategic Insights
When it comes to property investment, the difference between success and regret can be one thing: whether you’re buying strategically or getting sold. Photo Source: Google Maps (The above photo is the actual substation from the location) Every week, our...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | May 23, 2025 | Strategic Insights
When media headlines scream “Victoria’s property tax set to soar,” it’s easy for investors to feel a ripple of panic. But behind the headline, the numbers tell a very different story, one of marginal cost adjustments, not material disruption. This is a prime example...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | May 1, 2025 | Strategic Insights
A Market That’s Moving, Quietly but Surely April marked the third consecutive month of growth in Australia’s housing market. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Value Index, dwelling values rose by 0.3% nationally, adding approximately $2,720 to the median home...
