From Doom to Boom: The Story of 2023’s Economic Surprises 23/11/2023 As we highlighted in last week’s article “The Power of Positive Thinking,” 2023 began with many dire predictions about the economy and asset prices. So far, these forecasts have not borne fruit, with...
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House prices: How far will they fall?
This week we look into the efficacy of the RBA raising interest rates to combat inflation and the subsequent impact on Australian property prices. Australia’s penchant for property is about to be tested as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) embarks on raising...
A Pure Play Residential REIT & a Growth Play
This week we look at two more REIT’s, this time both EU based. The first is Frankfurt listed, LEG Immobilien (LEG.FWB), while the second is dual-listed, VGP Group NV (VGP.BR). LEG Immobilien (LEG.FWB) LEG Immobilien is a pure-play residential REIT. Created in 1970 as...
The 2 REITs You Need To Keep An Eye On
This week we continue on the thematic of REITS and look at two US based entities one of which, VICI Properties, we feel makes a rather rational investment case for inclusion in portfolios while the other, Digital Realty, is on our watchlist. VICI Properties...
Talking Top Ten | Part 3: Fortescue, Woolies & Transurban
We continue this week with the last of the top ten, namely FMG, WOW and TCL. Looking at the key highlights and Sid Ruttala's notes around each. Part 1: The Banks Part 2: CSL, BHP & Wesfarmers Fortescue Metals (FMG.ASX) Firstly, credit where it's due, the CEO...
Brisbane Property – a damsel in distress or a diamond in the rough?
This week we take a look at the Brisbane property market. Is there an opportunity to be had or should we continue to flee the sinking ship? With the Australian cash rate at a record low, over the last 8 years we have seen a boom in property prices across the East...
Five need to know factors for a successful retail property deal
Australia has a love affair with property, however you can’t go a week without seeing a newspaper headline proclaiming the next property crash. The low level of global and local interest rates over the last 9 years has caused property prices to go up significantly due...
Australia’s Housing Revolution Continues… But for how much longer?
This week we bring to you yet another piece by friend of TAMIM Sam Ferraro of independent financial education firm Evidente. Given Guy Carson's recent commentary surrounding housing and building approvals we thought it was an important read. This article was...