What makes a particular location liveable? That would be nice to know, wouldn’t it? It would be particularly important if you’re a homebuyer, but as an investor, it’s critical to only own properties in the type of location that will be in continuous strong demand by more affluent owner-occupiers. Of course, the concept of livability is…
Articles by Adam Hubbard
Adam Hubbard is a senior Wealth Strategist at Metropole and his many years of real estate and wealth creation experience gives him a holistic perspective with which he helps his clients safely grow their wealth through property.
It’s no secret that Australians are now valuing sustainable, energy-efficient homes not just for environmental reasons but as a smart way to save money. With the cost of living pressures escalating, incorporating energy-efficient features into homes is becoming a financially savvy strategy. This trend is especially relevant as high utility bills are increasingly stretching household…
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…
Want some advice about how to be more successful? When Kevin Kelly, the founding editor of Wired, turned 68 he shared 68 bits of unsolicited advice. Now that’s a great idea, and something I may try when I turn 68, but that’s quite some time off, so in the meantime here is the number of…
It’s undeniable – Australia is in dire need of more homes to combat our ongoing housing crisis. The federal government has ambitiously pledged to construct 1.2 million new homes by 2029, but given the deep-seated issues plaguing the construction industry and the escalating housing affordability crisis, this target appears increasingly challenging. A decline in building…
The housing sector in Australia is at a crossroads. With housing approvals at their lowest since August 2009, we’re facing a situation where the current housing shortage could worsen unless decisive action is taken. The challenges at hand Several factors are creating a perfect storm in the housing sector. According to Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist…
As 2033 dawns, climate change is not just a distant threat but a present reality reshaping life across Australia. Each generation faces its unique set of challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. Let’s delve into how these changes will affect different age groups and what it means for our society. The rural impact: farming…
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…
Do you want to know where Australia and New Zealand’s richest people live? New data, from Henley Global, a firm specialising in residence and citizenship planning, reveals the top 97 wealthiest cities in the world, and Australia and New Zealand make the list 5 times. Here’s a roundup of the top 5 richest cities in…
We know that we’re just not building enough homes despite soaring demand for more accommodation. According to PropTrack’s New Homes Report, December saw a 9.5% drop in total building approvals, a stark contrast to the modest 0.3% increase in November. This decline was particularly pronounced in unit approvals, which plummeted by 25%, and to a…