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...
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...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 5, 2025 | Strategic Insights
Complete the 2025 PIPA Investor Sentiment Survey As a committed property investor or someone exploring the potential of property as a vehicle for long-term wealth, your input has never been more valuable. Each year, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia...
by Richard Crabb | CEO | Senior Property Advisor | PIPA Vice Chair | Aug 1, 2025 | Strategic Insights
Australia’s property market has entered a decisive new phase in 2025. With interest rates on the move, housing affordability at breaking point, and investor demand rebounding, the landscape is shifting fast. For investors looking to build resilient portfolios,...
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...
