Frank Gelber describes himself as a property forecaster with a long memory. In this interview we are all treated to a masterclass in property cycles from an expert with an impressive pedigree. Frank is a director of BIS Oxford economics and he takes us on a whirlwind tour of the entire Australian property market and explains how interconnected it all is. Here’s what you’ll learn:

How buyers can navigate property cycles safely.
Options for different players in the property market - developers, short term investors, renovators, long term investors, owner occupiers.
What it takes to set off a boom and how long it takes to absorb the excess capacity created during that boom.
Which commercial market is about to have an “almighty boom”.
In a low growth market should you chase yield?
The structural changes in the economy and the knock on effect in our housing.
Why removing negative gearing will result in increased rents.
The domino effect of a low Aussie dollar, increases in tourism, jobs and population growth.
Why corporates haven’t got into residential property investment.
Build to rent, is it a good idea and can it work in Australia?

Links:

Veronica’s case study on two properties in a falling market: https://gooddeeds.com.au/property-selection/not-all-sydney-property-prices-fall/ Frank’s website: https://www.bisoxfordeconomics.com.au/

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Ep 37 - Frank Gelber | How to understand the most cyclical property market in the world