He’s the CEO of Sentinel property group and has earned a reputation in the industry as the ‘property whisperer’ for good reason.

Not only has Ebert timed the market well — getting in prior to the booms and selling down prior to the busts — but he also has a proven track record of delivering impressive returns for investors.

In fact, under Ebert’s leadership, Sentinel has delivered an average annual return of 13.3% since its inception, far surpassing the market average!

What sets Sentinel Property Group apart is its focus on value-add and opportunistic investments.

The company has a reputation for identifying underperforming assets with potential to add value — implementing strategic changes to maximise their value.

As Warren says,

‘We were never about buying best of breed, as far as high quality properties, because how do you make money on that?

‘We make money out of properties, and same as I think any corporate takeover. If you buy a company that’s being run the absolute best, everything’s spot on, how do you make money?

‘You make money by fixing problems.’

This approach has enabled Warren to deliver strong returns — even in challenging economic times.

ASX Trader and Catherine Cashmore discuss the history of the 18.6 year land cycle 

Akhil is based in the United Kingdom and has made a significant contribution to the field of economics with his unique focus on the 18-year economic cycle.

In the interview, we discuss Akhil’s take on the investment opportunities arising through the final stages of the cycle.

I question Akhil on when he thinks the peak of this current cycle will occur, and we briefly touch on some of the esoteric trends that sit behind the cycle.

One master of commercial real estate, who has lived and thrived through some of the worse recessions, is Warren Ebert. He’s the CEO of Sentinel property group and has earned a reputation in the industry as the ‘property whisperer’, deservedly so.

Not only has Ebert timed the market well — getting in prior to the booms and selling down prior to the busts — but he also has a proven track record of delivering impressive returns for investors.

As Warren says,

Stephen Koukoulas – otherwise known as “The Kouk” is a bit of a legend in the Australian economics scene. Having worked for the Commonwealth Bank, TD Securities, and Citibank, among other big-name institutions.
He also worked as an economic advisor to former Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

Late last year, he took part in The Great Housing Debate with Coolabah Capital’s Chris Joye - predicting that the market would have a peak to trough decline of around 7%.

That scenario played out - listen to the interview to find out why The Kouk was right, and what we can expect to see happening to prices between 2024-2026. 

Catherine Cashmore and Mike Mortlock discuss the land cycle - forecasting movements in the market through the next few years - 2023-2026. 

Martin Wolf CBE, has just released his new book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. In it, he argues that capitalism has become distorted by monopolistic interests, leading to a corruption of democratic processes. He warns that unless we address this problem, our economies and societies will break down — and worse still, we could be ‘sleepwalking into war’… 

In this interview we discuss how current events are potentially leading into a dramatic top at the end of this economic land cycle - with conditions not unlike those witnessed prior to the second world war.

Leith has previously worked as an economist at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury, and Goldman Sachs.

With a strong background in economic policy and financial sector regulation, he’s not afraid to cut through the BS bias narrative that dominates the mainstream media and tell it like it is.

I caught up with Leith yesterday to break down what the current immigration policies mean for Australia and each state’s property market — and to look at the potential outcomes.

We also discuss:

The gas cartel’s stranglehold on the Australian economy
The dynamics in NZ’s property market that have produced a *crash* in median values
Why Leith thinks markets are on the upwards swing
Advice for investing if you don’t want to fall subject to disastrous economic policy decisions that promise to transfer wealth from renter to rentier
All this and much more!

I put your questions to David Murrin last week in our second interview for Cycles, Trends & Forecasts.

He was delighted to get such an enthusiastic response, and viewers will find the content extremely interesting.

We discussed, in brief, some events that have taken place in recent weeks — including the discovery of Chinese spy balloons over the USA.

We then got straight to your questions. And, of course, I will continue to bring you weekly content regarding the cycle. How, where, and when to invest to make market gains — and much more in both Cycles, Trends & Forecasts and Land Cycle Investor. https://landcycleinvestor.fattail.com...

In this video, Catherine Cashmore interviews Professor Steven Keen and discuss his research on the boom/bust cycle, how economic thinking has become corrupted, the potential consequences of this, and how to transition to a system that would enable people to flourish. We also delve into the politics and appalling economic analysis that sits behind the climate change narrative.

In this episode Catherine Cashmore and veteran economist Pete Wargent discuss what's ahead for 2023.

Through the course of the conversation, we cover:

• Pete’s recent travels through the UK and Europe — what’s happening to the housing markets overseas, and how was the weather?
• The Australian housing market — how the perspective differs in the media compared to what we’re experiencing on the ground.
• Could prices finally see some uplift in the year ahead? Have we passed the bottom of the market?
• Pete’s take on RBA governor Philip Lowe’s grilling before the Senate — further rate hikes ahead? Or are we reaching the end of the rate hiking cycle
• How migration is going to affect markets across Australia
• The difference between markets in the Eastern states compared to other regions of Australia.
• Pete shares his advice on investment in the current climate.
• We also chat about Pete’s worldly travels and how it’s changed his life view.

All this, and much more…

In today’s Land Cycle Investor, we expand on Fred Harrison’s interview last week by looking at the K-Wave — an economic theory that refers to a long-term cycle of boom and bust that occurs roughly every 50–60 years. Plus, watch an exclusive interview with global forecaster David Murrin to find out what he sees ahead in terms of his forecast for a third World War — where to hide and where to store cash at the peak of the K-Wave.

I reached out to UK economist Fred Harrison this week for a chat about the real estate cycle. I put forward to him some of the most asked questions I get from subscribers each week.

Most subscribers are familiar with Fred’s work.

An Oxford University graduate, Fred is a Fellow of the New Economics Foundation and a research associate at the Land Values Research Group. He’s also the author of more than 20 books, including The Power in the Land, The Corruption of Economics, and Boom/Bust 2010.

But Fred’s popularity is built on his knowledge of the 18-year property cycle, which he initially publicised with the hope it would inspire a change to economic policy.

There are not many economists talking up the property market right now. But one figure that thinks things are more likely to improve than trend lower is Dr Cameron Murray.

In this episode, JackieWatch as Jackie and Catherine talk about the 18-year cycle and where we are currently at in that cycle, when is the best time to buy property for homebuyers, what buyers need to buy to make gains in the cycle, and so much more property-related research! 

Is it possible to predict percentage returns in the property market?

One analyst who tries to do so each year is SQM Research founder Louis Christopher.

I've been friends with Louis for many years, so invited him to have a chat about what he sees ahead for 2023. 

Pete is a well-established finance and property guru in Australia.

A British national, he qualified as a chartered accountant in London and was previously a director at the ‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte. He’s also a six-time published finance author, and co-founder of BuyersBuyers.com.au.

Recorded for subscribers to Cycles, Trends & Forecasts - sign up here! 

I’ve had numerous emails and questions regarding the well-publicised changes to Queensland’s land tax legislation.

I mentioned it back in December 2021 in an update.

We also covered the issue in some depth in this week’s ‘Cycle Report’ for Lifetime subscribers.

(If you haven’t already signed up to Lifetime membership for the ‘Cycle Report’, consider doing so. It enables me to answer many more of your questions and share thoughts on the cycle that I often don’t get a chance to write about in your weekly and monthly updates.)

And I’m still getting questions sent in....

Cashmore's real estate podcast - learn how to negotiate like a pro.. 

In the publication Cycles, Trends & Forecasts, I share some basic information you must know if you want to negotiate like a pro.

After all, it really doesn’t matter how good you are at finding great properties.

If you don’t have the knowledge to effectively negotiate them, you’ll come unstuck.

Negotiation is all about mastering the art of communication.

Whether verbal, written, body language, or simply knowing when to talk and when to stay silent.

This is where my podcast guest comes in…

Callum Newman and Catherine Cashmore answer your questions about the real estate cycle. 

I reached out to Fred Harrison a few days ago to discuss the cycle.

We debate, among other things, if there’s any likelihood of an early peak.   

It’s the question I’ve been asked most often in recent weeks.

I think you’ll find the interview enlightening and helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of the cycle and drivers behind it as we move forward.  

Rocketing inflation, rising rents, supply shortages leading to a “much deeper recession”?  Exclusive interview with one of the country’s most respected analysts.  

This week Pete interviews buyer’s advocate and land cycle expert Catherine Cashmore, President of Prosper, Australia’s oldest economic association.

Catherine explains the 18-year land cycle, when the next market cycle will peak, and the outlook for the Australian property market, with a particular focus on Melbourne and Victoria.

Hear Catherine give Martin an update on the property cycle in Melbourne and Australia in general

James Woodburn - Group Publisher at Port Philip Publishing - interviews Catherine Cashmore to unlock the secrets behind forecasting the booms and busts in the economy.. 

Exclusive interview with Fred Harrison - the man that has predicted every economic recession in recent times... 

Catherine covers off all the latest property news for The Daily Reckoning Australia (or the ‘DR’, as it’s affectionately known to many of its 60,000 readers)

Strongest growth in prices since 1988 Mortgage & auction markets booming

Lack of supply How long can the boom last?

Catherine Cashmore, Tim Fuller, Leith Van Onselen, Damien Klassen, discuss. 

Don't buy apartments

Meanwhile, buyer's agent Catherine Cashmore says the main problem with apartments, particularly in her home city (Melbourne) is simply oversupply.

There are "too many apartments" and "not enough people renting them" — which has led to lower rents and waning interest from investors, she said.

In recent years, newly-built apartments have had some bad publicity — involving flammable cladding and poorly built high-rises like Opal Tower and Mascot Tower (in Sydney).....

Real Estate Wealth course offered by Fat Tail Media 

There are very few better ways to build long-term, retirement-sustaining wealth than through smart, astute property investing...

Read the latest edition of BIZINET for insight into the unprecedented economic changes affecting markets in the years ahead.  (BIZIET - The Leading Sydney Business Magazine.)

Fat Tail Media's "Cycles, Trends, & Forecasts" - giving unique insights on Real Estate and Stock Market cycles you cannot find anywhere else

Australian Property - Catherine Cashmore discusses 'where to from here... ?' with Success Accounting Group

Catherine sits down with Martin North for a frank discussion about the real estate industry - the truth rather than the spruik

Catherine Cashmore - regularly featured BiziNet magazine. 

Read about the Biggest Infrastructure Spend in History.

How is it going to affect he market in the coming years? 

Find out here. 

Profit watch joined by Buyers Agent Catherine Cashmore to discuss the current property market.

Great to sit down with the Macro Business analysts again (www.macrobusiness.com.au) 

Update on the housing market

Join MacroBuisiness (Macrobusiness.com.au) Fund’s Head of Investments Damien Klassen, Chief Strategist David Llewellyn Smith, Chief Economist Leith Van Onselen, Special Guest Catherine Cashmore and Tim Fuller as we look at the factors supporting both sides of Australia’s property market...  

Listen to Catherine Cashmore being interviewed by the market analysts at Macrobusiness 

Topics discussed include the economic real estate cycle, policy, and the real estate market in general.

We pinned Hobart as a great place to get some short term capital growth three years ago.  You can find the interview where Catherine Cashmore discusses it in Episodes 30 and 31 of The Newman Show.

This article discusses the subsequent growth in Hobart and includes comments on our views on investment in other capital cities of Australia - primarily Melbourne and Sydney.

“The vendors that are in the market at the moment are those that have to sell,” says buyer’s agent Catherine Cashmore, director of Cashmore & Co Real Estate Advocates. Home owners that can afford to wait are unlikely to be selling in the current market, she said.

Peter Mastronianni interviews Catherine Cashmore

Ed Miliband interviews Catherine Cashmore and Joe Sarling on land economics. 

Cashmore shares her thoughts with The Age 

"You can't blame the investors, you can't blame the developers, they're doing what they are dictated to do by the tax system and by government policy."

Channel 9 news on the looming apartment supply glut as 80,000 vacant homes already exist in Melbourne. Prosper President Catherine Cashmore on why we are building the wrong type of stock.

Catherine Cashmore, Market Researcher, Analyst and Media Commentator discusses Real Estate with Henry Greener.

Catherine Cashmore appears on Channel 10s The Project to discuss the attack-mode campaign by the property lobby on those aiming to reform the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing. 

Will the budget's housing affordability measures work?

Research by Cameron Murray on Catherine Cashmore's Speculative Vacancies report - interesting content for investors. 

Catherine discusses the Vacancy tax - it's not useful to the long term solution of increasing housing supply

The Daily Telegraph seek comments from Catherine Cashmore on the validity of NSW property data...

Would you support a vacancy tax?  Catherine Cashmore goes head to head with Steve Price on Channel TEN's "The Project"

Catherine Cashmore interviewed re Issues regarding vacant housing - covered on SBS news, the UN and more

The Culture of Abundance - Political Economist Catherine Cashmore lectures on the economics of land and dead weight costs

Catherine Cashmore talks to Michael Bleby over lunch regarding economic reform and the legacy of Henry George

Tracing the history of housing cycles in the United States, this examination shows how the banking system reacts to prosperity and recession and reveals the ways regulations enacted after each collapse tend to disappear when boom times return. 

Catherine Cashmore talks about how economic and taxation policies inform the design of cities.

Chairing Economy panel discussion 2 - today's panelists include Stuart Harrison (Harrison and White), Jan van Schaik, (RMIT) Catherine Cashmore (Prosper Australia) and Paul Walker (University of Melbourne). 

UK property expert and trader Akhil Patel joins Callum Newman on the podcast to discuss..

Four corners covers research by Catherine Cashmore

Catherine Cashmore and David Collyer present to The House of Representatives economic committee inquiry into Home Ownership

In 2015 Catherine spoke at the HIA's (Housing Industry Association) Building Better Cities summit on how simple changes to Australia's housing policy can create a thriving market affordable for all.  

Catherine Cashmore's articles on Property Observer (Property Observer is a source of independent news and information for property investors and astute buyers, so they can make informed property investment decisions. )

Real estate expert, buyer's advocate and award winning writer Catherine Cashmore joins Callum to discuss:

Watch some of Catherine's very many appearances on The Circle morning show, as Channel TEN's resident weekly property expert, talking on many subjects to do with buying, selling, renting and more! 

The report, written by real estate analyst Catherine Cashmore, estimates that almost a third of the area's units may be empty at any time given that the short-term vacancy rate of properties available for rent is 4.6 per cent.

This post looks at how little has been done in the wake of the global financial crisis is instructive because it takes an international view. 

Catherine Cashmore writes for Property Observer on the issue of underquoting.. how do agents get away with it? 

Read Catherine Cashmore's work at realestateview.com

Catherine Cashmore talks to Karl Fitzgerald on the Renegade Economist regarding Melbourne's empty properties

Catherine Cashmore interviewed on ABC regarding the 64,386 empty properties revealed during Melbourne's record long housing supply crisis. Why aren't these vacancies investigated by the government?

Owning Your Own Home - Catherine Cashmore & Martin Vidakovic (finance expert) discuss the difficulty first home buyers face getting into the market - they share some tips... 
 

Winner of E J Craigie Writing Award  

Property adviser and buyers advocate Catherine Cashmore says not all towns are equal when it comes to making money from real estate.

"Investors often work on a herd mentality, they see an opportunity and rush in,'' Cashmore says.... (read more below) 

Learn how the land market affects the economy.. 

Listen to Professor Steve Keen (head of economics at Kingston University in the UK), Leith Van Onselen (co-creator of Macrobusiness.com.au) and Catherine Cashmore (renowned property commentator) discuss the Australian Property Market.

Find the star commentators of Australia's Property Market on Professor Steve Keen's blog