In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes Grant Shepherd, President of UDIA WA and Residential Director at Hesperia. Shepherd discusses his career journey, the role of UDIA in addressing the WA housing supply issue, and challenges such as affordable housing and regulatory approvals. The conversation delves into the importance of collaboration between industry and government to streamline planning and infrastructure. Shepherd also highlights the complexities of current projects and strategic planning's necessity to meet growing demand.

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens interviews Andrew Sugiaputra, Managing Director of Golden Group and the Golden Sedayu JV, discussing his journey from a young Indonesian boy emigrating in the 90s to Perth property development titan. They delve into Andrew's early life, education, and initial career in civil engineering, followed by his transition into the property industry. The conversation highlights Andrew's significant projects like the development of Whitby and the transformative Belmont Park Racecourse project, now known as Burswood Point. They explore the challenges, planning, and strategies involved in these large-scale developments, providing insights into project financing, risk management, and the importance of patience and long-term vision in property development.

This week on the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens is joined by Redmond Howe, the founder and managing director of Redmond Realty, to discuss the property market trends in the city of Joondalup. They delve into the significant price growth in areas like Burns Beach, Alkimos, Eglinton, and Yanchep, and explore factors driving these changes, such as new amenities and high demand for homes. The conversation also touches on the challenges of the current market, including the lack of available listings and competition among buyers. Redmond shares insights into the effects of the 5% deposit scheme and strategies for buyers to stand out in a crowded market, such as offering flexible terms and providing personal letters to sellers. The episode provides both qualitative and quantitative information for anyone interested in the northern coastal property market of Perth.

Trent Fleskens from the Perth Property Show discusses the record low property stock in Perth with prolific real estate agent Rash Dhanjal. They explore the implications of the 5% first home buyer guarantee scheme on the market, noting increased inquiries and a significant price surge in properties priced between $600,000 and $800,000. Despite its intent to aid first home buyers, the scheme appears to be inflating prices and benefitting investors instead. Rash highlights the challenges faced by first home buyers in competing with investors and the need for better preparation and strategies such as engaging buyer's agents. They also discuss broader market issues like supply constraints, land availability, and the impact of immigration on housing prices.

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens answers listeners' questions about the current state and trends of the Perth property market. Topics covered include the impact of the Albanese government’s 5% first home buyer deposit scheme, areas in Perth with high gentrification potential for renovators and flippers, the best strategies for first-time homebuyers in the current market, considerations for property rental yields, mistakes sellers should avoid, and insights into subdividing properties. Additionally, Trent discusses the drivers behind rising rents, the implications of recent interest rate drops, and key factors to identify suburbs with strong growth potential in Perth.

Trent Fleskens hosts Sean Morrison from the APP Group to discuss the current state of Perth's property market, highlighting market failures, government responses, and the impact of under-supply. Key topics include the necessity for increased government investment, the cultural and structural challenges within local planning systems, and the critical need for more housing development in both urban and suburban areas. Significant updates include changes to the City of Perth’s zoning framework, student accommodation projects, and the impact of the new ECU campus on the city’s dynamics. Morrison emphasizes the importance of structural changes and a broader cultural shift to address Perth's housing crisis and urban development challenges.

This week, Trent Fleskens hosts Simon Gow, the National Head of Self-Managed Super Funds at Grant Thornton, to delve into the intricacies of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and property investment. They discuss the increased regulation and compliance associated with SMSFs, the benefits of using an SMSF for property investments, and the tax advantages. Additionally, they cover borrowing against super balances, the setup and ongoing costs, legal and compliance requirements, and common strategies like buying commercial property through an SMSF. Simon provides detailed guidance on the rules, potential pitfalls, and the overall strategic mindset needed for leveraging SMSFs effectively.

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens speaks with Lachlan Delahunty, Managing Director of Follio, about their rebranding and focus on portfolio management. Lachlan emphasizes strategies such as debt reduction, rent vesting, and leveraging their new software tool, Prop Stack, to manage client portfolios. They discuss Perth's current property market, highlighting a 50/50 client focus on Perth and other markets, and emphasize the importance of diversification. Lachlan projects a 15% growth in Perth's property market over the next year, with units potentially seeing a 20% rise. Specific investment advice includes targeting units between $650K and $700K, especially with the upcoming first home buyer scheme.