Let’s get into it from the get go. “If we can’t house them, stop them.” Sounds neat. Sounds logical. It’s also wrong. The latest numbers show Australia’s population grew by 423,600 over the year to September 2025. Of that, about 311,000 came from net overseas migration. Just some 112,600 came from natural increase. And the fertility rate? Just 1.52. That’s not…
Now that Australia’s property markets are moving to the next phase of the cycle, strategic investors are back in the market actively purchasing properties and setting themselves up for financial freedom. After all, when it comes to investing your hard-earned cash, there are many investment options available, but choosing an investment vehicle that will generate…
Most property investors start out with one simple goal – financial freedom. But the question I often get asked is: “How do I actually live off my property portfolio when the time comes?” The truth is, owning a few properties isn’t enough. To achieve financial freedom, you need to build a substantial, diversified, and well-structured…
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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,…
Let me introduce you to a group of 100 everyday Aussies. They come from all walks of life; teachers, tradies, nurses, small business owners, retirees, professionals, and investors. Some rent, some own their homes outright, and a few have one or two investment properties. Some are just starting their careers, and others are planning for…
Have you ever caught yourself wondering why the property market seems to be either skyrocketing or plummeting? It feels like everyone’s either raving about booms or fretting over busts, right? Well, here’s the less dramatic truth: most of the time, the property market isn’t doing much at all; it’s just quietly ticking along. But don’t…
Asset protection seems to be a recurring topic with clients over the past few months. So let’s have a look at the top issue of asset protection that every property investor should consider: 1. Should I have a will? The answer is yes if you want to control who gets what and not leave it to…
Have you ever walked out of a property inspection feeling like you weren’t getting the full story? Or perhaps you’ve wondered why an agent treats every buyer with a healthy dose of scepticism? In real estate, there’s an old saying that gets thrown around far too easily: “buyers are liars and sellers are swindlers.” It’s…
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Let me ask you a question… With the benefit of hindsight and knowing what you know now if you had the opportunity to do so, would you have bought an investment property 46 years ago? I bet your answer would be yes realising that the median property price…
![Adelaide housing market update [video] | April 2026](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adelaide-270x200.jpg)
Adelaide home values rose by 1.2% in March, maintaining a steady pace of gains as the city continues to perform well above the broader capital city average. Through the first quarter of the year, dwelling values increased by 3.6%, pushing the median home value to $937,000. This long-running expansion has seen Adelaide property values soar…
