Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

Buying heritage property

The iconic and unique characteristics heritage homes can offer, often result in strong demand, and in turn can make for a fantastic long term investment. However, there are often costly and time consuming obligations buyers must agree to when purchasing, so it pays to know the pros and cons before buying.

Capitalising on the Rental Reforms

There’s been unease amongst a number of property investors in relation to Victoria’s new rental law changes. However, the new rules also present property investors with an opportunity - one which can lead to higher rental yields and long term capital growth.

The optimal time to sell your property?

Despite popular opinion, Spring isn’t always the optimum time to sell. Every property, vendor and buyer is unique, so when timing sales campaigns, it’s vital calendar considerations, personal circumstances and selling option methods are assessed accordingly.

Understanding auction dynamics

For many, buying property at auction is the biggest investment decision they will make in their lives. It’s important to realise that every auction is distinct; featuring a different property, agent, and vendor. Auctions are fast paced and emotionally charged events, where fortunes can be won and lost in a moment - Jarrod McCabe takes you through the dynamics at play to help keep you calm and decisive as pressure builds.

Why government housing incentives lead property investors astray

The Melbourne property market is experiencing a surge in demand, awakening for the enforced hibernation of 2020. Further fuelling the market activity is the host of property purchasing incentives on offer, as the Federal and State Governments work to bolster the economic recovery. Unfortunately incentives can often lead property buyers astray, if they chase the allure of ‘free money’ in expense of foundational purchasing and investment objectives. We explain how to adequately navigate, judge and decide on the merit of particular incentives when applied to your financial and property investment goals - both from a homeowner and investor perspective.

Melbourne's 2021 Property Market: Trends, Opportunities and Outlook

Melbourne’s property market has held up remarkably well considering the immense challenges presented by COVID-19.

The underlying market fundamentals driving growth in early 2020 were pushed into hibernation by extended shutdowns, but have since awakened to stimulate robust vendor and buyer activity over the summer period.

Although COVID-19 impacts and risks remain, culminating trends in 2021 make purchasing an investment property the most accessible it’s been in decades.

Jarrod McCabe discusses the Melbourne 2021 Property Market with insights into the trends, opportunities and outlook; to help guide and optimise investment decisions.