The Double Shot

Quickshots Q&A #155

- What are the thoughts on companies that install solar at no charge, but produce savings for tenants? Sounds like a good deal?
- With the coalition signaling a 25% reduction in migration if they take power, would you believe that would have an effect on property price growth?
- If Melbourne had high population growth, does that not mean it will push up the prices as demand increases?
 
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Doors or Windows?

James and Mitch discuss the week that was, diving into:
- Gil McLachlan new CEO Tabcorp, unpacking what Tabcorp business is
- Population movements – interstate, overseas and what the implication is from an investment perspective
- Where are the jobs being created? Why is job data important?
- REVEALED: highest income earners in Australia, and highest proportion of property investors by profession
- Which properties are growing the fastest right now? Including a couple of markets growing by 19% and 14% in a quarter!
- Some listing and sales data that the boys found interesting
 
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Quickshots Q&A #154

- My son is on minimum income I want to help him get into the property market. How can I help him purchase?
- I’m saving up to buy my first house. I don’t have enough to afford the house I want - should I wait and keep saving or look somewhere else? 
- With all of the recent tax increases on land lords in Victoria, Do you still think this market is worth holding an investment property in?
 
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You Couldn’t Swing a Cat

Mitch and James discuss…
- Weekend stay in brand new Melbourne hotel – property insights.
- NBA surging growth inside of Australia, business case behind it.
- Population numbers released.
- QLD Budget takeaways and impact for investors.
- Should the first homeowner grants be pegged to median house prices?
- GDP, Canada and Europe cutting rates – what does it mean for us?
- Numbers behind the numbers – smallest block in Chatswood Sydney sells, breaking it down.
 
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When I Come Back In Another Life

James and Mitch back this week to discuss:
- James Marathon over weekend and Mitch’s upcoming footy marathon.
- House price data out for May, unpack the numbers.
- Auction numbers giving off some interesting and surprising insights.
- House approvals vs house commencements: what’s the difference and why it matters.
- Some big sales - $30m and $80m respectively for unit and house.
- Minimum wage increase and impact it will or won’t have on investment landscape.
 
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Quickshots Q&A #153

- Are you strictly always doing interest only loans or are there circumstances you would pay principal and interest?
- I understand you can depreciate the cost of the house but do you need to pay capital gains tax on the sale price less the depreciated house value? 
- With inflation increasing to 3.6% this week do you think interest rates might now increase?
 
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The Soap Test

This week James and Mitch cover:
- The demise of the corner pub or bar.
- What does your soap say about you?
- Latest retail and inflation data, what they mean for interest rates.
- New option for property buyers struggling for house deposit – Coposit.
- Sunset clauses unpacked – what they mean, are they good or bad, recent legislation changes.
- QLD budget and 50c fares for 6 months.
- Cost of living relief and potential impact on house prices and rents.
 
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Quickshots Q&A #152

- How often would you touch base with your mortgage broker? I asked mine about my borrowing capacity a few months back and wondered if it might be too soon to follow up again!?
- Weighing up getting another property versus renovating one of our older properties to increase its rent and value. What would you recommend and why?
- I was offered by my bank to either get a desktop valuation or full inspection done on my property for purpose of refinance. What’s the difference and is one a better option than the other if I am wanting to get highest valuation possible?
 
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What’s AI Going To Say About Me?

Mitch and James talk:
- US PGA and the mug shot.
- Federal Government debates around migration, housing an energy.
- AI (artificial intelligence) coming to bottle shops and business around Australia. What does it mean for the consumer?
- What is the economic benefit of migration?
- Population density around Australian cities versus other world cities.
-  Unemployment data in April and implications on rates.
- Living Gems sale of 8 lifestyle communities to AVID for $285m – unpack the deal.
 
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Quickshots Q&A #151

- What do you mean by 40 percent land content ?
- Where will all of these 900,000 people be living?
- Will multiple mortgages not stress families out as more houses means a higher mortgage? 
 
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