Properties in some Aussie suburbs are being snapped up at record rates as issues of scarce supply and high demand continue to strain the market. Recent Ray White data reveals that time on the market (how long it takes to sell a property) is still significantly higher in most cities across the country compared to…
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The interest rate hiking cycle might have peaked, but it’ll be some time until rates drop, borrowing capacity increases and Australia’s property market reopens to more first-home buyers. So it’s no wonder that housing affordability (or unaffordability) is such a popular topic at the moment. There’s no denying it has become a lot harder to…
As investors, we gain invaluable insights by experiencing various markets and events, and by reflecting on our actions—those we took and those we didn’t. I firmly believe that experience is the key factor in preventing costly investment mistakes. Hence, I dedicate time each year to ponder the lessons provided by the market in the preceding year. These…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from CoreLogic paints an interesting picture. After outperforming through much of 2023, upper quartile home values are now recording a slower quarterly rate of appreciation compared to the broad middle and lower quartiles, CoreLogic’s March Housing Chart Pack…
What’s ahead for property in 2024? Well, now that we’ve got a few months of the year under our belt it’s clear that many markets around Australia are likely to experience significant growth over the year driven by a confluence of factors that will underpin strong demand for well-located properties. It is now clear that…
What’s ahead for our mortgage rates? We all want them to come down, but when will that happen? In a recent article on news.com.au commentator Tarric Brooker concludes that the timing of rate cuts remains uncertain and the date could easily change. So let’s see what can we expect to happen to interest rates now…
The location of your “great Australian dream” can dramatically alter your wealth-building activities and as such, you must take this into account when developing your investment strategy. Homes are typically not purchased with the sole or dominant reason of building wealth as there are many non-financial, lifestyle factors that influence where we live. However, that…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market in 2024? Clearly, the Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as some other capitals over the last year, but Melbourne’s property values are expected to gain ground as we move through 2024. Melbourne home prices lifted 0.1% in February, bringing them up…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market in 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with 53.5% price growth…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2024? Well…Sydney’s home values will continue to increase, although a little more slowly than they did in 2023. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.5% in February and 10.6% over the past year. Both buyer…