Mario Volpi

Is successful investing in today’s market about speed - or selectivity?

Biggest factor is whether property is to live in, to rent out for yields or for capital appreciation

The developer says maintenance fees apply as soon as the community becomes operational

Owner says agents may bring buyers any time with an hour’s notice

Owner is delaying the repair, saying the weather is cooler in winter

Owner is citing current market value for the increase

Tenant has been served a 30-day notice before the expiration of his lease

Developers are adding smart home features in newer master communities aimed at high-end buyers

It may signal a pricing mismatch or competitive supply pressure

Direct rentals do occur in smaller buildings or where the owner has a few units

Paying up front may suit landlords - but many tenants prefer instalments

There seems to be a sense of urgency among tenants amid a bull market

Are people being priced out? No, our expert says, the impact is more likely to be a redistribution of demand

Many investors have made substantial returns from buying early in a project’s life cycle

This tenant is already paying a high rent and is seeking clarity ahead of their lease renewal