by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 11, 2020 | Strategic Insights
There is one real estate adage that gets pounded into our minds time and again. It’s almost insidious. You can barely look at a real estate article or watch a renovation show without it mentioning the three most important elements of successful property investment...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 11, 2020 | Strategic Insights
One thing that surprises me about research on a suburb’s investment potential is the way analysts fall back on the same measures time and again. Median price movements and sale volumes seem to feature regularly, while vacancy rates and rental growth often make the...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 11, 2020 | Strategic Insights
In this special monthly video update, PIPA Chairperson, Peter Koulizos discusses residential property post-COVID-19. Video Transcript – PIPA Chairperson, Peter Koulizos discusses residential property post-COVID-19. Hi, welcome to the PIPA property report with me,...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Jul 23, 2020 | Strategic Insights
7 Key Factors When Choosing a Builder One of the best decisions you’ll make as an investor is relying on the specialist advice of experienced, independent qualified professionals. Not only does it help you sort through the white noise and make smart choices, but it...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Jul 23, 2020 | Strategic Insights
“Diversification is a shark net” You may have heard the saying “When you’re on a good thing, stick to it.” While this should be applied to relationships, restaurants and a cold beer on a summer’s day, when it comes to property investing, I prefer the tried-and-true...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Jul 23, 2020 | Strategic Insights
When it comes to identifying a suburb with potential, most investors believe they have the willpower to stick with the numbers and avoid emotion. But in reality, it’s tough. We’re naturally skewed toward the hometown advantage and the comfort of familiarity. As a...
