Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group

There’s no shortage of information in the media speculating on the state of the Australian property market, but Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar and Steve Waters have cautioned against accepting all we see and hear as fact. On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant chats with Steve and Victor about how dangerous “wildly inaccurate” statements can be to the psyche of a property investor. The trio discuss the real housing crisis that’s facing Australia, compare what’s being reported on property in the media with what’s actually happening on the ground, and highlight how investors can better analyse published figures.

How being an invested investor counts - Navigating the data, on the ground truths of vacancy rates and the importance of cash flow. In this episode, our hosts Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group share how important more than ever it is to navigate the data, the on the ground truths of vacancy rates and the importance of cash flow. Tune in to hear them unpack: - On the ground data of vacancy rates dispels what the media are telling us - The importance of getting granular in your approach to analyzing and researching the market. - Risk mitigation and buffers and how these play into your portfolio performance and the "sleep at night" factor - The role of commercial property in your portfolio. Commercial is not for everyone and shouldn't be the cornerstone of your portfolio. There is risks and rewards and these are important to understand. - How regular reviews of your portfolio including mortgage structures, interest rates, rent reviews and maintenance are paramount to your success as an invested investor as opposed to a passive investor You will hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of Investing Insights! Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (Investing Insights) and by liking and following Right Property Group on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. https://rightpropertygroup.com.au/blueprintsession/ If you have any questions about what you heard today or any topics of interest you have in mind, feel free to email questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au for more.

With so much information making waves in Australia’s media landscape, Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar and Steve Waters have reiterated the importance of property investors going back to basics. On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve and Victor to explain how the fundamentals of buying property remain the same despite changing market conditions. The trio discuss the difference between information versus knowledge, why panic buying never pays off and the three worst traits an investor can possess when looking to expand their portfolio.

A comprehensive property investment strategy should always involve thorough planning from a finance perspective. In this episode our hosts Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group are joined by a special guest, Sze Chuah from MLS Finance. Sze is one of the top 30 brokers in Australia and an active property investor with over 25 investment properties under his belt. Tune in to hear them unpack: - How lockdown 2.0 has impacted the economy and market tempo - All aspects of the recent finance changes - Ways to increase your borrowing capacity - The importance of structing your loans and deciding who should be on title vs on the loan You will hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of Investing Insights! You even have the opportunity to speak with Sze to review your current finance structure to ensure you are on the best products available. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (Investing Insights) and by liking and following Right Property Group & MLS Finance on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today or any topics of interest you have in mind, feel free to email questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au for more.

The Right Property Group directors are back for the second instalment of “Design your decade”, this time focusing on years five through 10 of one’s property investment journey. Steve Waters and Victor Kumar join host Phil Tarrant in this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group to outline the fundamental shifts that occur in the second half of the decade, and the notion of a static 10-year plan and a rolling 10-year plan running in parallel. Victor, Steve and Phil talk about the importance of consistently reviewing one’s portfolio, the major milestone that should occur around the 10-year mark, and the dangers of chasing the latest strategic fads.

Most property investors lack an overall strategy. The most common misconception is that you should buy as much property as you can and it will eventually work out.  Victor Kumar & Steve Waters from Right Property Group strongly advocate that creating a balanced portfolio, combining both growth and cash flow is GOLD. It's imperative that you balance both ends of the equation to get to the result and don't become impatient. They will take a deep dive into ensuring you don't confuse action with results. Action needs to be deliberate and sometimes the best action to take is no action: waiting it out, letting your portfolio consolidate, and letting the cash flow settle down to get through the initial flurry of expenditure will allow you to look at the impact on the portfolio, the impact on your borrowing capacity and ensuring that this step is getting you closer to the end goal. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (Investing Insights) and by liking and following Right Property Group on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today or any topics of interest you have in mind, feel free to email questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au for more.

The best investors are those that have strategies in place to withstand and succeed in any given situation, whether that be changing personal circumstances or a broader economic crisis triggered by a global pandemic. Tune in to this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group to hear Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar deep dive into the critical questions for investors to consider when approaching the first five years of designing their decade. They reveal how to figure out your cash-flow tolerances, what separates a successful investor from a punter, how to plan for a crisis that hasn’t happened yet, and details about a special offer for listeners to the podcast.

Special guest, Bradley Beer, CEO of the largest and most trusted quantity surveying firm in the country, BMT Tax Depreciation, joins hosts Steve Waters & Victor Kumar from Right Property Group to share his unique insights into property investing and depreciation as well as shares some insights into his own investment adventures. In this episode Steve, Victor & Brad examine different options available to ensure you claim the maximum deductions for your investment property and reveal some of the biggest misconceptions around depreciation, proving that whether your property is old or new, you don't always have to spend money before you can claim it.  Having completed over 700,000 depreciation reports across the country and just last year assisting clients to claim approx $8,000 of deductions - in the first year on average, this episode will arm you with some hardcore facts to assist you in getting the most out of your investments as we head into tax time. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (Investing Insights) and by liking and following Right Property Group and BMT Tax Depreciation on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today or any topics of interest you have in mind, feel free to email questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au for more.

While social distancing regulations have begun to ease and the property market is showing glimpses of recovery, Right Property Group's Victor Kumar and Steve Waters maintain that COVID-19 has prompted a monumental shift in the way that people approach property investment. Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve and Victor on this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group to explain how the global pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of some investors and share some practical tips for building portfolio resilience. Tune in to hear them unpack the notion of "zombie investors", the potential implications of stamp duty changes, and how to determine a sufficient investment buffer.

It has taken a global pandemic to force a lot of Australian's to find the time to take a proper look at their spending and exposure. On the bright side, the actions you take now to arrest your cash flow will have a positive impact on your portfolio over the next decade. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, hosts Steve Waters and Victor Kumar share their key tips to creating options within your portfolio. They touch on the strategies you can employ such as: adding a secondary income, renovating to draw equity, essentially finding someway to be liquid, and start correcting your cash flow position. It's a perfect time for a reality check and it is important that you don't confuse action for results. It might be time to slow down or hasten the pace if you are falling behind in terms of opportunity cost, there needs to be an endpoint where you retire the debt. Always make sure you are aiming towards your end goal because planning and modeling can be very assumptive and you can't model a virus into the equation.