Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

How to assess a property's value in a rising market

When COVID-19 restrictions eventually ease, we can expect a fast rising market, just as we saw following last year’s protracted lockdown in Melbourne. How do you accurately assess a property's value in a rising market to ensure you capitalise on key investment opportunities.

The difference between an investment property and a home.

Residential property investment is a business venture and requires a rational and objective state of mind. Unfortunately, given the aspirational nature of property, emotions often bleed into investment decisions. Understand the fundamentals of selecting an investment property that will deliver long term capital growth and robust rental yields.

The underquoting debate: buyer, vendor and agent perspectives

Strong market demand has seen the perennial debate over underquoting rear its head again.

Buyers say vendor reserve prices are not conveyed transparently, while agents argue purchasers don’t disclose their top price limits. Understanding how to navigate these competing elements will ensure property investors spot pitfalls and maximise opportunities.

Winter is the time to prepare for Spring

Winter is certainly upon us in Melbourne, which typically sees many people’s property investment activity head into hibernation. However, savvy investors looking to transact property must remain attentive, especially this winter, which has seen an unusually large amount of market activity through the typically quieter period.

Idiosyncrasies of Melbourne Suburbs

Understanding the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of a particular suburb, and how that plays into broader market expectations and demand is critical when investing in property. Each suburb is governed by differing buyer expectations and guiding rules, meaning a dwelling type that may be attractive within inner Melbourne, may be much less so in the middle suburban ring.

Navigating Lockdowns – Proceed, Postpone or Pivot?

COVID-19 is likely to be an ongoing threat until vaccination numbers increase, which means snap lockdowns remain an unwelcome potential in the months to come. Property investment decisions must remain agile and pragmatic to ensure you navigate through potential pitfalls, while capitalising on the opportunities times of uncertainty often present.

Floorplan Fundamentals for Investors

A functional and aesthetically pleasing floorplan is a key attribute of a high growth property asset. It’s vital to understand the most common types of floor plan on the market and how they rate within the buying market more broadly; so you can judge their inherent pros and cons, as well as future investment potential.

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.