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House prices on track for largest crash in 40 years

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Welcome back to CEO Breakdown.John Saade is back with an update on his prediction that Sydney property could fall by up to 20 percent.One week after calling it, the headlines are starting to catch up.In this episode, John breaks down reports of Sydney house prices tracking toward one of the biggest corrections in decades, why buyer confidence has fallen, why sellers are struggling at auction, and why another interest rate rise could put even more pressure on mortgage holders.But it is not all doom.John also explains why a falling market can create real opportunities for buyers who know what they are looking for, including one client who found a Bankstown property already discounted by $250,000.The episode also covers a huge Kiama property loss, the latest Bathla Group fallout, alleged off the books investor loans, the flow on effect for subcontractors, the government’s trust tax changes, and a few business owner lessons from viral videos on staff motivation, superannuation and scaling a team.This episode covers:Sydney property price fallsJohn’s 20 percent property drop predictionThe biggest correction in 40 yearsWhy auctions are strugglingWhy buyers have more power right nowHow to find a bargain in a falling marketThe Kiama property that lost over $2 millionInterest rate rise warningMortgage stress and the negative wealth effectBathla Group and private credit riskSubcontractors and unpaid buildersThe new trust tax concessionWhy discretionary trusts may lose their purposeStaff motivation and business incentivesWhy company directors must pay their own superPeople and processes in a growing businessIf you disagree with John’s property prediction, drop your thoughts in the comments.Need an accountant?GET A FREE CONSULTATION FOR ALL ABN HOLDERShttps://forms.zohopublic.com/john205/form/GENERALENQUIRYFORM/formperma/VYEBrsCV_ompEVvnkA0eygWlJxXO5OajFsjjngf_jzwOUR SERVICEShttps://latitudeaccountants.com.au/accounting-services/[email protected]://www.tiktok.com/@latitudeaccountantsInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/latitudeaccountants/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LatitudeAccountantsLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/latitude-accountants/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/latitudeaccountants/Websitehttps://latitudeaccountants.com.au/This content is general information only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax, property or business advice. Speak with a qualified adviser about your own circumstances.

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