Why it’s not how much it is, It’s how you use it. [Guide to Land, Rents and Value]

by Alexander Gibson | Jun 7, 2021 | Articles

This article follows on from last week’s article around rental yields as an accurate measure of residential investment property. I wanted to demonstrate the same conclusion from a different direction. But before we begin, what you think is the land value (the land...

Rental Yields: Are they an accurate measure for analysing investment property? [Question]

by Alexander Gibson | May 31, 2021 | Articles

Most recent ATO statistics show the cost of negatively geared rental properties had climbed to $13.1 billion in the 2017/18 financial year. In 2017 the proportion of negatively-geared properties fell to 60%. If the majority of properties in Australia are costing...

Should I Wait and See or Buy Now [A Guide to Decision Making]

by Alexander Gibson | May 24, 2021 | Articles

Every weekend, I drive around the eastern suburbs from auction to auction. I see hopes crushed and dreams come true. Confusion and elation. For the few that buy. There are far more that don’t buy. Eventually, the time comes when you need to look at your situation and...

Why sunlight is such an important aspect [MUST READ]

by Alexander Gibson | May 17, 2021 | Articles

When we talk about aspect what we are really talking about is sunlight. Aspect infers the potential amount of sunlight from a compass bearing where direct sunlight would hit and enter through the windows of a property. It is often an overlooked and undervalued factor...

What is Company Title: Unrealised Opportunity or Potential Pitfall [Question]

by Alexander Gibson | May 10, 2021 | Articles

Company title was the answer to the property law problem of airspace subdivision prior to the implementation of Conveyancing (Strata Titles) Act 1961. Company title was a system of ownership where the owner does not actually acquire an estate or interest in real...