Picture this: you’re scrolling through social media or listening to a podcast, and you hear a property advisor boasting they can get you a fantastic property at a steep discount — say, $60,000 below market value. It sounds too good to resist, doesn’t it? In today’s environment, where everyone’s looking for a way to get…
When it comes to real estate investing, there’s an old saying: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” But for many first-time or naive investors, the allure of quick profits and shiny new developments often blinds them to the hidden traps lurking beneath the surface. One of the most insidious of…
Are you interested to know where Australia’s richest people live? And I’m not talking millionaires, but centi-millionaires, in other words, individuals with liquid investable wealth of +US$100 million (around A$144 million). According to a new report by Henley & Partners, using data from global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, there are currently 29,350 centi-millionaires…
Would you like to take a peek behind the curtains to understand what goes on at our Wealth Retreat each year? We’re currently planning for this year’s Wealth Retreat on the Gold Coast in early May, which is not really that far away. However, I’d like to share some lessons from last year’s event that…
The allure of Australian real estate continues to captivate international buyers, with property searches from overseas increasing slightly compared to the same time last year. While the overall numbers have grown, interest from individual countries has shown some fluctuation, reflecting global economic conditions, political developments, and seasonal trends. Let’s take a closer look at the…
What made 2024 a standout year for Australia’s property market? Well, in 2024, it proved once again that resilience and adaptability are the market’s defining traits. After grappling with the effects of rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, the year saw buyers and sellers return to the market, with property prices stabilizing and new trends…
National home prices fell by 0.17% over the month, though they remain 4.73% higher compared to 12 months ago, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. Despite the drop in December, national home prices remain well up from a year ago, with values sitting 4.73% higher year-on-year. Compared to March 2020, national home values are…
The Australian property market has transformed dramatically over the past five decades. While house price growth has fueled wealth for some, it’s left others grappling with skyrocketing costs and an increasingly elusive dream of homeownership. According to new analysis from Money.com.au, house prices in Australia’s capital cities have surged by 3,435% in just 50 years,…
2024 was an extraordinary year for Australia’s property market! While housing prices have kept climbing in most parts of the country, the pace has shifted gears. Poor affordability, higher interest rates, and a surge in the number of homes for sale have all conspired to slow price growth. Meanwhile, the rental market is showing signs…
As we look ahead to Sydney’s property market in 2025, it’s clear that certain types of residential investments will outperform others, fuelled by demographic shifts, evolving lifestyle preferences, and economic factors. Best-performing property types 1. Family Homes in Premium Suburbs The ongoing preference for space, especially among families, means demand for quality houses in established,…
