Property Bulletins

Issue #35. February 2010

1. Coordinator’s Message by Adrian Vorbach
2. Why proactivity provides profits by Mike Anderson, Silverhall
3. Why buying the worst house on the best street might not be the best idea by Paul Do
4. I Buy Houses reviewed by Brian Cordiner, AIA Member
5. Download PDF version [pdf 157 KB]

Issue #34. November 2009

1. Coordinator’s Message by Adrian Vorbach
2. The outlook for unlisted REITS in Australia by Jim Papanicolaou, Kinsmen Securities
3. Property continues to deliver most stable returns to investors provided by Australian Direct Property Investment Association Inc
4. Property is a Girl’s Best Friend reviewed by Jennifer Williams, AIA Member
5. Download PDF version [pdf 63 KB]

Issue #33. September 2009

1. Coordinator’s Message by Adrian Vorbach
2. Outlook for the Australian Residential Real Estate Market by Peter Koulizos
3. Seven signs of a property recovery by Monique Wakelin for Eureka Report
4. Download PDF version [pdf 115 KB]

Issue #32. July 2009

1. Coordinator’s Message by Adrian Vorbach
2. Australian Residential Property Market Update – June 2009 by Grant Ryan, Ironfish
3. Australia – City by City Analysis by Grant Ryan, Ironfish
4. Why energy prices will affect house prices by Alex Brooks, www.domain.com.au
5. Real estate mistakes you can’t afford to make by Alex Brooks, www.domain.com.au
6. Download PDF version [pdf 68 KB]

Issue #31. May 2009

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. The current GFC is proof that the market is working by Phillip Anderson, Economic Indicator Services
3. The Secret Life of Real Estate book review by Brian Cordiner, AIA Member
4. Value is there, but credit constrained by Fiona Buchanan, ABN AMRO Morgans
5. Download PDF version [pdf 124 KB]

Issue #30. March 2009

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Property Risk Identification by Geoff Doidge, The Reno Kings
3. Why Landlord Insurance is a worthwhile Investment by Carolyn Majda, Terri Scheer Insurance
4. Download PDF version [pdf 65 KB]

Issue #29. January 2009

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Mortgage Funds – What’s the Story? By Dugald Higgins, PIR
3. Reverse Mortgages – The Current State of Play by Kevin Conlon, SEQUAL
4. Download PDF version [pdf 114 KB]

Issue #28. November 2008

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. A Cleansing Tide for Property by Monique Wakelin,Wakelin Property Advisory
3. What’s in store for our Property Markets now that the Credit Crunch has hit? by Michael Yardney, Director of Metropole Property Investment Strategists
4. Property For Life reviewed by Colin Dowzer, AIA Member
5. Download PDF version [pdf 106 KB]

Issue #27. September 2008

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Where to Invest in the Current Market Place by Damon Nagel, Ironfish
3. Listed Versus Unlisted Property by Dugald Higgins, Property Investment Research
4. Australian Parking Gets Pricier provided by Colliers International
5. Download PDF version [pdf 99 KB]

Issue #26. July 2008

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. REITs Have Been Savaged by Anthony Keane, The Adelaide Advertiser
3. Australia Competes On Global Scale For Commercial Rents provided by Colliers International
4. Property Boom Over by Michael Yardney
5. Download PDF version [pdf 85 KB]

Issue #25. May 2008

1. Introduction by Lionel Cruice, AIA Member
2. Unlisted Property Trusts - Meet the Manager ITV Interview, Overview by Lionel Cruice
3. Retirement Villages – Opportunities for Living and Investment by Lionel Cruice
4. SA Land Tax 2008-09 by John Darley, SA Leglislative Council
5. Real Estate Trends Software by John Taplin
6. Link to web site or download PDF version

Issue #24. March 2008

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. The Cheaper Areas Provide the Best Growth by Terry Ryder
3. Could Increase in New Listings Signal Trouble Ahead for Property Markets provided by RP Data
4. Property Buying – Don’t Believe the Hype! by Jack Henderson, Metropole Buyers Agency                              
5. Stepping onto the Investment Property Ladder in 2008? Provided by the ATO
6. Link to web site or download PDF version

Issue #23. January 2008

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. The Holiday House As A Short Term Rental Investment by Rex Brown, Treetops Internet Marketing                      
3. Capital Growth Vs Rental Returns by George Kafantarus
4. Ten Ways To Go From Negative To Positive Cashflow by Craig Turnbull, Aspire
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #22. November 2007

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Investing in International Property Trusts by David Rees & Clara Lee, Mirvac
3. The Expanding Global REIT Universe by Fraser Hughes, European Public Real Estate Association
4. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #21. September 2007

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Commercial or Residential Property – which is right for you? by Michael Yardney, Metropole
3. Direct Commercial Property Investing provided by Colliers International
4. Commercial Property Funds – Things to Consider by Brad Macaulay, Property Funds Australia
5. Good Commercial Sense book reviewed by Todd Sullivan, AIA Member
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #20. July 2007

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Reverse Mortgages Overview by Adrian Vorbach
3. Home Truths by Paul Resnik
4. Wealth Within – All Ords Report 22 May 2007 by Dale Gillham, Wealth Within
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #19. May 2007

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Assessment of Property Schemes by Denise Brailey, IMF (Australia) Limited
3. What’s Happening With Real Estate by Phil Anderson, EIS
4. Residential Property by David Rees, Mirvac
5. Long-term Investing - Asset Classes provided by the ASX
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #18. March 2007

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Owner/renter Investors by Monique Wakelin
3. Guide to a painless property purchase by George Liondis
4. The habits of successful property investors by Michael Yardney
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #17. January 2007

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. The LPT Sector, John Welch, Property Investment Research
3. Centro by Michael Benett, Centro
4. General Property Trust by Karen Ward, The GPT Group
5. Mirvac by David Rees, Mirvac
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #16. November 2006

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. How to Select a Residential Property Investment by Tim Lawless, PRDnationwide
3. LPT’s vs Residential Property Investment  by John Welch, Property Investment Research
4. State Governing Authorities
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #15. September 2006

1. Introduction by Bruce McBryde
2. Lessons From Hurricane Katrina for Australian Property Investors by John Welch
3. Pension Loans Scheme provided by Centrelink
4. From Inner to Outer City Living in Townsville by Val Cherry
5. Book Review – Rental Property & Taxation reviewed by Cathryn Cavaney
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #14. July 2006

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor 
2. Adelaide Market – Steady as she goes by Mark Armstrong & Fiona Marsden
3. Investing in Commercial Property as a Direct Investment by Paul Jones
4. Investing for Income Potential with Unlisted Property by Richard Cutler
5. Co-Ownership or Property Syndicates by Robert Balanda
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #13. May 2006

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor 
2. Reverse Mortgages – the most crucial retirement planning tool of the next decade by Kieren Dell
3. Reverse Mortgages – An Inevitable Growth Story by  Peter McGuinness
4. Reverse Mortgage Calculator provided by ASIC
5. Perth Property Market Outlook 2006-2007 by Mark Armstrong & Fiona Marsden
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #12. March 2006

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach, AIA Councillor
2. Mezzanine Debt & Property Investing – Getting It Right by Garry Rothwell
3. Westpoint Wreck Shows How Deep Commissions Can Cut by Alan Kohler
4. SEQ Market Outlook by Mark Armstrong & Fiona Marsden
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #11. January 2006

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Investment Property Outlook For 2006 by Simon Garing
3. Melbourne’s Property Market – where to from here?  by Mark Armstrong & Fiona Marsden
4. Adelaide – Top Ten Suburbs To Invest In by Peter Koulizos
5. Macquarie Merges Property Offerings by Darin Tyson-Chan
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #10. November 2005

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Commercial & Residential Property - both belong in a balanced investment portfolio by David Rees
3. Sydney's Property Market - where to from here by Mark Armstrong & Fiona Marsden
4. Mortgage Trusts - A Looming Disaster by Bill Moss
5. Book Review - Don't Sign Anything reviewed by Naomi Cescotto
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #9. September 2005

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Multiplex & GPT: Stapling Re-examined by John Welch
3. How Risky Is Your Development Investment by Greg Preston
4. US - Australia Property Similarities & Differences by John Welch
5. Book Review - Australia's Top Property Trusts reviewed by Vimal Mehta
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #8. July 2005

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. How Solid are High-Yield Investments? by Anne Lampe
3. Apples with Apples: Tossing the property fruit salad by Neil Jenman
4. State of the Queensland Property Market by Tim Lawless
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #7. May 2005

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Summing Up The Property Proposition by Kevin Bailey
3. The Australian LPT Sector Outlook by Kim Wright & Hamish Perks
4. Worse news to come on Bracks Land Tax by Christopher Webb
5. New Multi Loan Calculator
6. Record Keeping provided by the ATO
7. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #6. March 2005

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Global Property Investing by Adrian Harrington
3. The Black Holes in 2005 by John Welch
4. Stone the crows … rural property investment. Shining beacon or black hole? By Dugald Higgins
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #5. January 2005

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Are LPTs Currently Overvalued by Paul Pavlidis & Peter Papadakos
3. Unlisted Property Funds - They Too Can Be Sexy by Adrian Harrington
4. Property Sector Report - Spring 2004 by Financial Standard
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #4. October 2004

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Liquidity Separates the Property Alternatives by Michael Kolikias, ASX
3. The Dichotomy of Stapleds by John Welch
4. Current State of Victorian Real Estate Market by Grant Sutherland
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #3. September 2004

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Fees, dammed fees & statistics by John Welch
3. Positive Gearing by Margaret Lomas
4. Industrial Property Trusts by Jayne Gerrie
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #2. July 2004

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Time to get another party started Part 2 by Greg Germon
3. 3 Key Indicators for the Residential Property Market V.I.P by Geoff Doidge
4. Property Pitfalls & Rating Valuations by Bob Coudrey
5. Link to web site or download .pdf version

Issue #1. June 2004

1. Introduction by Adrian Vorbach
2. Time to get another party started by Greg Germon
3. High Court's Ruling Against Split Home Investment Loans
4. Property Value Guide from the Commonwealth Bank
5. Residential Property by Bruce McBryde
6. Link to web site or download .pdf version