by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Jun 15, 2022 | Strategic Insights
It’s been a challenging time in the construction sphere for both builders and property owners. Government stimulus throughout 2020 and 2021 looked like a godsend. It boosted a building sector that was at risk of decimation under COVID-led shutdowns and economic...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | May 15, 2022 | Strategic Insights
The world feels uncomfortably uncertain right now. We’ve been delivered blow after blow of upending news leaving many people psychologically punch drunk and staggering. The troubles have been relentless – not just the pandemic but political upheaval, international...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Apr 20, 2022 | Strategic Insights
Australians are an interesting lot. When it comes to important issues deliberated around the kitchen table, there are some tried and true discussion starters. It could be about the effectiveness of our political leaders, or which sporting franchise is up the...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Apr 6, 2022 | Strategic Insights
Property investment is seen by many people as a DIY path to financial security. We’ve all pretty much bought or sold a home, been a tenant or dabbled in investment, so most Australians feel capable of trading real estate. For this reason, plenty also believe investing...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Mar 23, 2022 | Strategic Insights
There’s a well-worn phrase that works not just as a punchline to a ribald joke… it’s that size does not matter. And in many scenarios, this can be true, particularly when it comes to small but influential people. Patty Mills, our most celebrated Olympic basketballer,...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Mar 9, 2022 | Strategic Insights
There’s nothing quite like a bright shiny thing for catching attention. It’s human nature for a shimmer off the surface to draw your gaze. You see it everywhere. Necks crane as a high-end automobile whizzes by. A new architectural home emerges and suddenly the street...
