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Victorian landlords could be required to hold a licence and face a three-strike rule that would strip them of their right to rent out properties under a Greens proposal unveiled ahead of the upcoming state election. While the plan aims to hold landlords accountable for breaching their obligations, this ridiculous proposal would add another layer…
Six months ago the conversation about Australian property was all about resilience, about how our markets kept climbing despite thirteen rate rises and a cost of living squeeze that refused to ease. Boy has that conversation has changed. Capital city dwelling values fell 1.1% over the past month and are now 1% lower than a…
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Brisbane has quietly become one of Australia’s most exciting property stories — a city transforming from the underdog of the east coast into a powerhouse of growth, lifestyle, and opportunity. While Sydney and Melbourne often steal the headlines, Brisbane has been outperforming expectation delivering steady, sustainable growth, and it’s not slowing down. With record migration,…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone, since more investors are once again eyeing Melbourne. But the forecasts that looked so promising at the start of 2026 have since been revised down, and that’s understandably making some investors nervous. ANZ Research’s most recent update has Melbourne house prices falling around 1.7%…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward right now. “Sydney’s too expensive,” “you’ve missed the boat,” “now’s not the time to invest,” these are the lines doing the rounds at dinner tables and on social media, and none of them tell you much about what’s actually happening…
Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 10 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dream “Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen…
What if I told you Australia isn’t really one country? It’s a collection of tribes. Some of them you’ll recognise immediately – Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials. But others… like KIPPERS, YUMMYs, or NETTELS, are quietly shaping where people live, how they spend, and ultimately… where property values grow. And here’s the problem… Most investors…
You may have noticed how the things that seemed desperately important to you at 25 barely register when you’re 50, while the things you value at 70 might never have crossed your mind when you were younger? At 25, you might be focused on establishing your career, travelling or saving for your first home. By…
Australia’s housing crisis has always been a supply crisis. We simply don’t have enough homes for our growing population, construction costs remain too high, builders are struggling to make projects viable, and rental vacancies are already at critically low levels. Against that background, you would expect every government policy to encourage more people to invest…
Spend a little time on social media, and you will quickly come across people suggesting that property is no longer a worthwhile investment. That argument has grown louder since the Federal Government announced major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax in the 2026 Budget. From 1 July 2027, negative gearing on residential property…
