tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:19:37 +0000Each week, well known real estate industry expert, Anthony Toop, releases his views, opinions, observations and predictions of the South Australian real estate market, as well as talks about the latest on his national award winning company, Toop&amp;Toop Real Estate. Anthony is happy to answer any questions you may have, simply visit <b><a href="http://www.asktoopie.toop.com.au">www.asktoopie.toop.com.au</a></b> to submit them.http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)Blogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-1579788551823248606Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +00002009-11-10T07:49:37.416+10:30Dear InsideStory Subscriber“…..if the constraints to housing supply are not addressed by governments and lenders then economic prosperity will be threatened….” Says CommSec.CommSec Report - Ecomonic Insights (pdf)Sorry about the delay posting this report but it is a good read and CommSec are pretty much on the ball. Do not forget to go to www.toop.tv and see the latest episode of Behind the http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/11/commsec-research-rba-warns-housing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-4960676218570619940Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:27:00 +00002009-11-04T16:03:17.218+10:30Melbourne Cup saw another rate rise from the Reserve Bank of 25 basis points - lower than the expected 50 basis point rise, which is good news for home owners.Here's what the team at CommSec had to say...CommSec Report - Ecomonic Insights (pdf)Anthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/11/favourite-home-rba-lifts-rates-by-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-2683550904912729256Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:21:00 +00002009-11-02T10:00:01.305+10:30InsideStory subscribers Here we go with the latest CommSec report, and this is the first report in weeks with a negative tone. It is short and a quick read. CommSec Report - Ecomonic Insights (pdf)RegardsAnthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-check.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-4359734964507321348Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:31:00 +00002009-10-30T09:22:11.973+10:30InsideStory subscribers, here is the November CommSec report, a great summary of activity. Here are a few quotes from the report…. “We expect the Reserve Bank to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points (quarter of a percent) on Tuesday. Data over the past month shows continued recovery of the domestic economy….” “The sharemarket bulls may not agree, but the past week has represented a healthy http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/huge-weekreserve-bank-again-dominating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-4745908219997726625Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:46:00 +00002009-10-28T12:04:35.727+10:30Dear InsideStory subscriber, This week we go live on Toop.TV with Tim Lawless of RP Data. In the live to air telephone interview we discuss the report into Australia’s property performance on the International stage. We also look at the relative performance of Units to detached housing, both very interesting reports, and a great interview. PropertyPulse (pdf)Units catching up (pdf)I hope you havehttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/australia-looking-good-in-global.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-5271585914539288802Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:22:00 +00002009-10-26T11:04:49.324+10:30Dear InsideStory subscribers, The latest CommSec report again is so positive. With the rebound of the stock market there is more money injected back into the system and real estate has also shown some extraordinary strength, and resilience. I expect some profit taking will result in more money flowing across into property investments as investors look to the safety of property.The Great Recovery http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/great-recovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-3066532285921654230Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:50:00 +00002009-10-23T09:23:34.782+10:30Dear InsideStory subscribers, This is hot off the press, the latest in auction clearance rates from around the country. This is a must read as it is definitely a market pulse, and very current.RPData-Property Pulse (pdf)Enjoy the readAnthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/latest-in-auction-clearance-rates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-6211639498785836549Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:45:00 +00002009-10-23T09:20:15.841+10:30Today’s CommSec report covers the latest thinking on interest rate movement and some thoughts on inflation. Naturally, these two topics are linked. This report is not specific to property in this report but I thought we would post it for the information relating to interest rate movements.CommSec Economic Insights (pdf) Anthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/latest-thinking-on-interest-rate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-4997135636834742790Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:40:00 +00002009-10-21T09:23:25.846+10:30RP Data report on Coastal Property was widely publicised in the press and covered a review of Coastal property. It is a very good read and I recommend you have a look at this.RPData-Property Pulse (pdf)Coastal properties clearly suffered from the Global Financial Crisis and there are compelling statistics in this report. For more detail on this we are discussing coastal property live on http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-of-coastal-properties-statistics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-6335353494523051072Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:09:00 +00002009-10-21T09:09:59.503+10:30State of the States, what a sensational article for South Australia, and a terrific confidence boost to see this kind of report about South Australia’s economy placing us in second place to Tasmania..CommSec- State of the States (pdf)I must say, I am staggered at the level of sales and confidence being shown this spring in the property sector. Sales are strong and we have not had the accumulationhttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/sensational-article-for-south-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-4974489123644755833Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:27:00 +00002009-10-15T16:03:09.175+10:30On the bus, on the train or at the officeÉToop&Toop is now bringing you the latest property news live or on the run thanks to breaking technology. Finding your perfect home whether renting or buying is much easier than “the good ole days” technology applied to real estate is exciting & moving very fast. After 2 years watching the costs come down & advances in technology we believe the timing is http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/tooptv-arrives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-7270007894866474249Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-10-13T15:52:34.213+10:30The Latest CommSec report has some implications for property owners with the interesting comments on both employment and also Interest rates.Spring is looking good so far and be sure you get a look at our Toop.TV tomorrow at 1pm on www.toop.tv.CommSec- Enconomic Insights (pdf)Anthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/rate-hikes-on-agenda-commsec-economic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-8521660441940460251Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:16:00 +00002009-10-07T08:51:00.737+10:30Hi InsideStory subscribers, if you haven’t yet seen the RBA press release and details of the interest rate rise of 0.25%, here it is for you.RegardsAnthony Toop, Managing Director.http://www.toop.com.au/© Toop Real Estate GroupMEDIA RELEASENo: 2009-23Date: 6 October 2009Embargo: For Immediate ReleaseSTATEMENT BY GLENN STEVENS, GOVERNORMONETARY POLICYAt its meeting today, the Board decided to http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/rba-press-release-rates-rise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-9146728013576348055Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:14:00 +00002009-10-06T08:48:55.760+10:30Hi InsideStory subscribers,More upbeat reporting from CommSec!! I must say that there are some great signs but an immediate turnaround must be treated with caution, but enjoy some more good indicators for now. Investor Signposts: Week Beginning October 4 2009 by CommSec (pdf)RegardsAnthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/10/interest-rates-are-again-hot-topic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-6948567263874369161Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:46:00 +00002009-09-30T17:21:09.132+09:30Rental Crisis abates as seasonal vacancy rates blow out, relieving pressure on tenants while landlord’s control on the market returns to the long term normal. We constantly hear about the housing shortage and while that must be true (everyone says it is), just at the moment there is little evidence of this.The rental market is subject to seasonal fluctuations more than sales. Interstate moves arehttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/seasonal-vacancy-rates-blow-out-selling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-9037525449851544800Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:04:00 +00002009-09-28T09:38:50.593+09:30Hi InsideStory readers,I think if you are feeling a bit down, and want a lift, read this report. CommSec Economic Insights 25-9-09Wow, the optimism is uplifting. There is talk of where all the cash will go, let’s hope it ends up in property!RegardsAnthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/biggest-increase-in-wealth-in-four.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-9182485225188771643Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:53:00 +00002009-09-28T09:32:46.178+09:30Hi InsideStory ReadersSo here is more excellent news showing strong signs of recovery and property is looking great.If you believe the shortage of supply, and the peaking of unemployment, providing the Reserve Bank doesn’t ramp up interest rates it is all good.You will find some excellent information for those following the property market in this report. CommSec- Enconomic Insights (pdf)http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/home-sales-surge-commsec-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-6316468463035881321Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:47:00 +00002009-09-24T08:46:57.509+09:30Thank you for your positive feedback on last week’s USA Study Tour 09 report. For those that missed it, we reported from the frontline of the USA property market. Genevieve Toop (Bachelor of Business - Marketing) accompanied me on this trip during which we learned a great deal, and not just about the market conditions. Most importantly (for Toop clients), we investigated ways we can further http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/investigating-ways-we-can-further.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-1432494465905528685Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:59:00 +00002009-09-21T09:53:44.597+09:30Hi InsideStory subscribers, here is a Real Estate Institute of Australia report that contains some top line info on National prices and some links to Westpac business confidence report and to the Reserve Bank report. The Real News, Issue 36 (pdf)Also you will see the Mortgage Choice feedback that investors are about to enter the market after the first home bonus winds back starting on the 1st http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/prices-have-stopped-falling-reia-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-262998863898675245Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:27:00 +00002009-09-14T11:16:22.420+09:30Latest update on employment rates from CommSec, with unemployment levels remaining steady at 5.8% through August.Has the jobless rate peaked?: CommSec Report Sept 14(PDF)Anthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/has-jobless-rate-peaked-commsec.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-8157215236935592399Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:51:00 +00002009-09-10T08:24:56.078+09:30With the first weeks of Spring behind us, we’re yet to see the traditional flood of properties hitting the market. Good news for sellers with less competing properties for a little while longer! According to RP Data’s Tim Lawless, the market is about to get busy. The analyst’s Market Activity Index is showing that a strong ramp up in Adelaide’s property market is expected through to the end of http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/market-is-about-to-get-busy-volumes-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-2908148082918243795Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:20:00 +00002009-09-04T07:53:37.477+09:30Some big sales are happening & we have had a clean out of properties with the phenomenal winter '09 season, one of the best we have ever seen. As we reported last month, Toop&Toop recorded the largest number of July sales we have EVER had! August was also huge & we’re waiting for the final contracts to be processed to see just how well it went. With sales this strong, all owners should celebrate http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/big-sales-big-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-6549696102898278173Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:31:00 +00002009-09-02T10:04:36.424+09:30Hi InsideStory Subscribers,Leaving the gloom behind: CommSec Report Sept09(PDF)Yes CommSec 1st September 09 report and just 3 pages. If you are wanting to have a lift, read this, all good!. RegardsAnthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/leaving-gloom-behind-commsec-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-2852856780724492704Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:24:00 +00002009-09-02T09:59:58.660+09:30Hi InsideStory subscribers, This is a 13 page review from CBA which is more general Financial Review and NOT directly related to real estate.CBA-Month in Review August 2009(PDF)We do not normally include general reports like this but some of you may be keen to have a read. Regards AnthonyAnthony Toop, Managing Director.www.toop.com.au© Toop Real Estate Grouphttp://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/for-your-interest-cba-month-in-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26827050.post-8136218285149821310Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:24:00 +00002009-09-01T10:16:08.369+09:30Here is the latest from RP Data on house values around the country.RP Data Rismark Home Value Index August 312009.pdf (PDF) Adelaide is on the bottom of the growth chart at 1.9% Year to Date July 09, BUT keep in mind we did not get the negative growth experienced by the other Capital’s. This serves as a reminder yet again of just how stable our South Australian property market is. Great reading,http://adelaide-real-estate-news.blogspot.com/2009/09/south-australian-property-market-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anthony Toop)0