Most investors think diversification is about having lots of properties. But here’s the truth: diversification isn’t about how many properties you own, it’s about what kind you own, where you own them, and when you bought them. Over the years, I’ve met investors with three well-chosen properties who are better protected and positioned for growth…
Are we about to make it even harder for Australians to own a home? Just when you thought the path to homeownership couldn’t get any tougher, a new proposal from the Greens Party threatens to push that dream even further out of reach for many Australians. In a recent proposal, Adam Bandt, leader of the…
Our strong population growth and migration levels are clearly going to be mentioned frequently in the upcoming election campaign. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows how we’re spreading out and filling up spaces across the nation. Last financial year Australia’s capital cities collectively grew by 427,800 people, marking a 2.4% increase,…
In property investment, we talk a lot about location, scarcity, infrastructure, and lifestyle appeal. But there’s one factor that rarely makes it to the front page of feasibility studies — noise. And yet, mounting evidence suggests that excessive environmental noise isn’t just annoying, it’s measurably reducing property values, undermining rental performance, and even impacting public…
Owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone of the great Australian dream. For many, it’s not just about securing a place to live, it’s a symbol of financial stability, success, and a ticket to long-term wealth. But as property prices have skyrocketed, outpacing inflation and wage growth, homeownership has become increasingly difficult to…
Australia’s housing shortage has reached critical levels with a deficit of over 200,000, and the gap between supply and demand in the housing market is only widening. A recent analysis by independent economist Tarric Brooker sheds light on just how severe the problem has become. On X (formerly Twitter), Brooker provides a realistic picture of…
This Christmas, many Australians won’t just be decorating their homes—they’ll be struggling to keep them. New research commissioned by Master Builders Australia, reveals the staggering depth of Australia’s worsening housing crisis. Among 1,600 voters surveyed, 90% believe it’s difficult to afford to buy or rent property, while 85% agree there is a shortage of housing….
In the current property market, where interest rates are relatively high and borrowing capacity is reduced across the board, the last thing you want to do is shave any more off of your borrowing power. After all, even as an investor, the last thing you want to hold you back from securing an additional asset…
For many young Australians, the dream of homeownership has felt increasingly out of reach. Gen Z, in particular, has been facing a perfect storm of rising property prices, stagnant wage growth, and increasing living costs. It’s no wonder their outlook on entering the property market has been less than optimistic. But leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher…
As the world continues to embrace the flexibility of hybrid work, a new trend is reshaping the way we think about vacations: the “workcation.” Combining work and leisure, workcations allow employees to extend their holidays while maintaining their productivity, thanks to the freedom to work from almost anywhere. And in this new global landscape, Sydney…
