Wealth Coffee Chats

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the critical role of property managers in real estate investment and the potential legal pitfalls that can arise from poor management. Cass shares with us a cautionary tale about a landlord facing legal action due to the negligence of their property manager, emphasising the importance of understanding legal processes and choosing the right management team. Do you think you have the RIGHT property manager for your investment? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Brennan Latimer, the Director of R&W Plus walks us through the rapid changes in the local real estate market that are set to come our way over the next 5 years. By the end of 2025, Australia’s population will grow by over 1 million; will this affect the housing market? What are governments doing to help the problem? And how will this affect the investment community? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this Tax Tuesday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Daniel Macpherson from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the critical distinctions between repairs and improvements in property investment, emphasising their implications for tax deductions. In the eyes of the ATO are repairs and improvements the same? Or do they each have their own unique and complex methodologies? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this Finance Friday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money discusses the implications of interest rate changes on loans, the importance of understanding loan repayments and the potential pitfalls of financial hardship agreements with lenders. You need vigilance when dealing with banks and always consult with brokers to navigate the complexities of the mortgage market. Want to know more? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat, Sam Saggers from Positive Real Estate discusses the current state of the real estate market, focusing on the property cycle, economic indicators, and the dynamics of belief versus value in property investment. Sam walks us through the importance of understanding employment rates, inflation, and supply issues in the housing market, while also exploring future trends and potential price increases in real estate. How much do you know about the property cycle? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!