Q&AMP Live – Property market update with Shane Oliver, October 2020

AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver delivers the October 2020 economic market update with particular focus on what’s happening with property investments. Dr Oliver covers topics including ‘economic and investment outlook’, the ‘impact of coronavirus on consumer markets’ and delves into the ‘positives and negatives of the housing market’. For regular updates an insight into investing and finance, please review our insights section: https://www.amp.com.au/insights Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 16/10/2020 Source

Getting started in property | Q&AMP

Getting started in property Buying your first home is exciting but can also be overwhelming. It’s one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make in your lifetime, so it’s critical that first-home buyers are informed about the home-buying process that lies ahead. AMP Senior Home Loan Specialist Aarti Joshi and AMP Senior Personal Banker Nick Stavroulakis join our host AMP Capital Senior Economist Diana Mousina to discuss what you need to know before you start …

The twilight zone: Australian house prices falling but worse to come

  The twilight zone: Australian house prices falling but worse to come Average property prices across Australia’s capital cities fell for the third month in a row in July. The monthly fall, of 0.8%, means capital city prices have fallen 2% on average since their peak in April 20201. AMP Capital chief economist and head of investment strategy Dr Shane Oliver says average property prices rose by 10.3% between June 2019 and April 2020, but …

JUL 2020 – AMP Capital Core Property Fund Update | AMP Capital

WEBINARS JUL 2020 – AMP Capital Core Property Fund Update By Claire Talbot Fund Manager – Real EstateSydney, Australia Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited (ABN 15 159 557 721, AFSL 426455) makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any statement in it including, without limitation, any …

COVID-19 and rental property

COVID-19 and rental property AMP Capital looks at what the coronavirus outbreak means for Australian rental property investors Australians love property. From beach houses to city apartments, suburban blocks to trendy townhouses, our continuing love affair with real estate shows no sign of fading, particularly when it comes to investing in rental property. But the coronavirus has thrown property investors a curveball that no-one saw coming. So, whether you own a rental property or you’re …

Property development in an SMSF: direct ownership | AMP Capital

Property development in an SMSF: direct ownership In the previous article on property development in an SMSF, we covered the main things that should be considered no matter what type of structure is used for the property development. This week we will look at a fund that has been instructed to purchase a property and owns it directly. When a decision is made for an SMSF to purchase or acquire a property, who the property …

Exploring long-term opportunities in real estate as we work through COVID-19

Exploring long-term opportunities in real estate as we work through COVID-19 Investment markets have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, and real estate is no exception. But as we get a clearer look at economic data, local market dynamics and Australia’s position as a global leader in fighting the infection could present local and APAC markets with opportunity. Our chief economist, Shane Oliver, often refers to the crisis economies and investment markets are in …

The residential property market won’t escape the fallout from COVID-19 | AMP Capital

A cloud of uncertainty is hanging heavily over the Australian residential property market, as it is over most parts of the global economy. The simple truth is that we don’t know the end destination for this COVID-19 health crisis, and until we do, it is hard to predict the long-term effects on asset values. We can, however, read the indicators as they arise and at least gain an understanding of the dynamics currently driving the …

Navigating the ‘new normal’ – managing client capital in times of extreme volatility | AMP Capital

WEBINARS Navigating the ‘new normal’ – managing client capital in times of extreme volatility 16 Apr, 2020 As a result of the current uncertainty, many investors should be questioning the resilience of their portfolio, the underlying assets most at risk in the near-term, and any fundamental disruptions COVID-19 could cause in the future. For listed real estate, we believe it is important to focus on 1) cash flow certainty, 2) balance sheet strength and 3) …

Making the most of record low interest rates

Making the most of record low interest rates The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) took the cash rate to a record low of 1% in July, bringing mortgage rates to their lowest level in more than half a century. However, the low cash rate also means your money in the bank could be earning less interest. Why did the RBA cut rates? Rate cuts are a way for the RBA to help stimulate the economy. …