Letter from Jason – August 2011

August 4, 2011

Some good news!  Firstly, the property market remains stable, with the best potential growth opportunities in Brisbane and strategically in Sydney. Secondly, despite speculation, the Reserve Bank announced yesterday that the cash rate will be held at 4.75%, which is unchanged since November 2010. Interestingly the Westpac economist forecasts an interest rate drop. Regardless of [...]

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Happiness is a state of mind…

July 29, 2011

and a postcode, according to SMH. And the happiest postcodes are in the inner west of Sydney.  Property demand is high, prices are relatively low, and sales in the area are outperforming the east, south, north and west. The inner west has a lot going for it.  It’s close to the city, good transport links, [...]

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Supply & Demand

July 20, 2011

This wasn’t just a concept that we learnt in Economics in high school.  It plays a real part in life – and is very evident in the property investment arena. If there is too much “stock” in the market and not enough buyers, the value of the stock decreases. If there is not enough stock [...]

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The Great Australian Dream is Alive & Kicking

July 13, 2011

A recent study has shown that the Great Australian Dream of home ownership is alive and kicking.  This home probably won’t look the same as our parents and grandparents dreamt of – but it’s still the dream. The Being Australian survey by the Ipsos Mackay Report found that most respondents would be very happy to [...]

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Claim deductions or miss out

July 6, 2011

The end of financial year is a time that you need to get all your finances in order to ensure that you claim all that you’re entitled to. As a client of Love Property, we offer you a discounted report from BMT & Associates to make sure that you get your depreciation right! Check out this [...]

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Buying or building in QLD?

June 30, 2011

I’ve been talking for a little while now about the great opportunities for strategic investing in Queensland. There are some great properties and with the recent announcement following the Queensland state budget, it makes them even more attractive. Check out this article from Sydney Morning Herald on How to Save Thousands Any property purchase is [...]

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Letter from Jason – June 2011

June 27, 2011

I’ve recently been having some great discussions about financial abundance and why some people have it and some don’t. Fundamentally, it all comes down to mindset – believing that it’s possible and then manifesting the abundance.  Some great examples can be found in the recently released BRW Rich 200 List and there are many lessons [...]

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Unlocking your Super

June 16, 2011

In May we held a very informative workshop with The Prime Advisory Group discussing ways to unlock your Super and make it work for you.  We had great feedback from our guests and thank Prime for their expert advice and insights.  If you were unable to attend, please email me for a fact sheet or to [...]

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A letter from Jason – April 2011

April 17, 2011

Easter is nearly here and it seems that the year is flying by. After the challenges that Mother Nature has sent our way, the country is now in the process of recovery and there is plenty of activity in the property market. We’re particulary excited with opportunities that are opening up in both the Sydney [...]

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Lacking direction, but slow recovery still favours buyers

April 17, 2011

The first quarter of 2011 has ended with the Sydney housing market yet to give a clear indication of the direction of buyer activity. Weekend auction clearance rates – normally a reliable indicator of market activity – have consistently floated around the 60 per cent mark over the past month with no sign of a [...]

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