Look up at the gum trees in your backyard and imagine something looking back, not a neighbour, not a cockatoo, but your insurer. Increasingly in Australia, that’s not science fiction. Our insurers are quietly embracing drone technology and aerial imaging to assess properties, spot risks, and in some cases, decide whether you can even get…
If you’re involved in a property transaction, you shouldn’t have to worry about scammers circling like sharks. Yet new research from PEXA has revealed something deeply concerning: 97% of Australians who recently bought or intend to buy a property failed to spot the warning signs of a settlement scam. Think about that. Almost everyone thinks…
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind closed doors when it comes to money in relationships? We like to think love is built on trust, but for many Australians, finances are the last frontier of honesty. A new survey has revealed a startling truth: more than one in four Aussies are hiding financial…
Over the years, I’ve found that lending activity often reveals more about the direction of our property markets than price movements alone. And right now, the latest state-by-state mortgage lending report from Money.com.au reveals some fascinating insights. While Queensland continues to lead the charge with broad-based growth, Western Australia is showing signs of slowing after…
As the fabric of Australian neighbourhoods transforms, the influence of LGBTQ+ communities on the real estate market offers a fascinating lesson in economics, equality, and empowerment. Properties in areas with high LGBTQ+ populations are increasingly becoming locations of strong property price growth, outperforming other locations in various aspects. What’s driving this growth? Cultural Vibrancy and…
Women live longer than men, but retire with a lot less money. Girls are taught to save, while boys are taught to invest. And despite all the noise about progress, the gender wealth gap in Australia remains stubbornly wide. Those aren’t just soundbites. They’re hard facts from Finder’s State of Women’s Wealth Report 2025 —…
If you could cut your power bills by 90%, would you? A new report by Rewiring Australia, reported in the Guardian, says that’s exactly what’s possible for the average Australian household, if we fully embrace energy efficiency and electrification. But while the numbers are promising, the real challenge lies in making it happen. Let’s look…
In what’s being described as an explosive move, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come out swinging against property tax concessions, backing reforms that could fundamentally change the way investors approach real estate in this country. They propose to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts to just one investment property…
Australia’s property market is facing a new and growing threat—one that can’t be ignored by investors, insurers, or homeowners. According to the Climate Council’s latest report, At Our Front Door: Escalating Climate Risks for Aussies Homes, climate change is no longer a distant concern; it’s already impacting property values, insurance affordability, and the viability of…
The property market is getting a fresh shot of adrenaline. According to new ABS Lending Indicator data, compiled by Canstar, the average new loan size for Australian owner-occupiers has hit a record high of $678,000, up $18,000 in just three months. That’s effectively an extra $198 a day in borrowing power added over the June…
