Have you ever wondered why some locations that could be labelled as 'secondary’ outperform the established blue-chip suburbs?

What drives this unexpected surge in property value, and more importantly, is this a trend that savvy investors should be paying attention to?

Should you be looking for these suburbs, or should you stick to blue-chip locations?

I’d like to know if this is a mere market fluctuation, or are we witnessing a fundamental shift in what defines a 'smart investment' in our property markets?

That’s what I ask my guest today, leading independent financial advisor, Stuart Wemyss, director of Prosolution private client.

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Michael Yardney

Stuart Wemyss – Prosolution Private Clients

Stuart’s Book – Rules of the Lending Game & Investopoly

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Shownotes plus more here: Why Some Secondary Suburbs Soar with Stuart Wemyss

You've probably heard the whispers or read in the media that the taxman is on the hunt.

The Australian Taxation Office is implementing some innovative strategies and forming new alliances to recoup billions of dollars of revenue deficit.

This means Australian property investors should be on high alert and make sure they have completed all their obligations correctly.

To discuss how to avoid getting trapped by the tax man today I'm joined today by Rob Thompson, Assistant Tax Commissioner at the ATO. We are going to discuss some things that will help you understand what your obligations are and how not to get yourself in trouble, particularly some aspects that relate to property investors.

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Michael Yardney

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ATO Resources:

● Tax time toolkit for investors: ato.gov.au/Investorstoolkit

● Rental properties guide: ato.gov.au/rentalsguide

● Rental video series: ato.gov.au/Rentalvideos

● Property sale clearance certificates: ato.gov.au/clearancecertificate

● Working from home: ato.gov.au/home

● Car expenses: ato.gov.au/car

Shownotes plus more here: ATO expert reveals tax time hacks for property investors, with Assistant Tax Commissioner Rob Thompson

What will life be like in 10 years?

Strategic property investors think in 10-year time frames, they don’t worry about what’s going to happen to interest rates or the economy in the next six weeks or the next six months.

In my mind, 10 years is a short term and the successful investors I know ponder about what the housing markets will be like in 20 to 30 years.

We are living through times of rapid change, but most of us don’t like change. It makes us feel uncomfortable.

We like a level of certainty about our future, health, and jobs, as well as about the worlds of finance and property that most of us are interested in.

But there are history lessons that can provide us with valuable insights.

In today’s episode, I’d like to talk about some of the things that never change in a world that never stops changing.

Successful investors and businesspeople need to be prepared for change but also understand the things that don’t change.

Hopefully, by the end of today’s show, you’ll come out with some ideas about how to get some more certainty in these uncertain times.

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Michael Yardney

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Shownotes plus more here: Property success principles that stand still when everything else moves

Today's show tackles a hot-button issue in Australia: housing affordability.

With skyrocketing prices and rents, and a shortage of available homes, many are pointing the finger at immigration.

What if we stopped immigration? Would this be the panacea to our housing crisis?

Is stopping immigration really the answer?

Ken Raiss, Director of Metropole Wealth Advisory, joins me today to discuss this complex topic.

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Ken Raiss, director of Metropole Wealth Advisory

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Shownotes plus more here: Is stopping immigration the secret to solving our housing nightmare? With Ken Raiss

Today, I’m joined by Mark Creedon, and together we explore some priceless investment lessons from some of the world's most successful billionaires.

These titans of industry have not only built immense wealth but have also mastered the art of sustaining it through savvy, strategic decisions. Mark and I are going to uncover how their golden rules of investment can be applied right here in the Australian property market.

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Shownotes plus more here: Priceless investing lessons from influential billionaires, with Mark Creedon

Today I’m going to discuss several topics of interest for property investors with Mike Mortlock, the Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors.

Mike's team has recently released a report titled 'Rising Tide of Unit Rents Closes Gap with Houses in Major Capitals' that sheds light on some transformative trends and provides an understanding of the shifts in housing affordability and renter preferences.

We also talk about the growing concern that the government may look at changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax before the next election and discuss the other side of the equation, about the important role property investors, play in our housing markets.

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Michael Yardney

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Mike Mortlock – MCG Quantity Surveyors

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Shownotes plus more here: They’re coming for you! Will the government change negative gearing and CGT, with Mike Mortlock

With property values rising for 15 months in a row and talk of interest rate cuts on the horizon, is the Australian property market gearing up for a new boom in property prices this year?

Well, there are clues in the news as to what’s ahead, which I’m going to discuss in this month’s Big Picture podcast with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent.

As always, we will be discussing a raft of macro and micro economic factors that should give you some clues as to what’s ahead for our housing markets. And we’re going to discuss why now may be a great countercyclical opportunity to get into the Melbourne property market.

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Metropole’s Strategic Property Plan – to help both beginning and experienced investors

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Pete Wargent’s blog

Pete Wargent’s new book: The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the skills to invest wisely in property

Shownotes plus more here: Property Shocker: Adelaide and Perth prices closing in on Melbourne | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that apartments have underperformed houses in the last decade or so, so today I explore the reasons behind this trend, its implications for investors, and what future trends we might anticipate with independent financial advisor, Stuart Wemyss.

We also discuss what criteria you should use to decide if you sell an underperforming apartment.

We explore the complex puzzles facing Melbourne's apartment sector and discuss strategic responses to the challenges as well as the reasons behind the market's underperformance and consider whether investors should maintain their positions or reallocate their capital.

This will be an important episode for anyone interested in understanding the broader dynamics of the property market and making informed investment decisions.

Links and Resources:

Michael Yardney

Stuart Wemyss – Prosolution Private Clients

Stuart’s Book – Rules of the Lending Game & Investopoly

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Shownotes plus more here: To Sell or Not to Sell: Navigating the Dilemma of an Underperforming Apartment