After a turbulent few years in the Australian property market, we’re now seeing a consistent pattern emerge—price growth has continued for the third month in a row. According to Ray White’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, property prices will continue to increase. She explains: “The biggest driver of this price growth continues to be a lack…
When Brisbane won the right to host the 2032 Olympics, most people saw it as a sporting milestone. But savvy property investors saw something else entirely — the beginning of a new long term property cycle fuelled by infrastructure, urban renewal, and global attention. And it’s already happening. We’ve seen this before — and we…
Be careful… a new wave of sub-standard 1-bedroom apartments is set to catch some investors out. Whether or not property investors should consider adding a one-bedroom apartment to their portfolio is not just a question of demographics and demand these days – in other words, whether a market exists for smaller properties – but also…
The chances are that if you’ve just bought (or are planning to buy) an investment property in a multi-unit development such as a unit, townhouse, or apartment, you’ll have heard about an owner’s corporation or a Body Corporate. These are essential to the smooth functioning of any building or housing lot in which owners have…
When we talk about Australia’s property market, most people look inward — inflation data, RBA decisions, consumer sentiment. But increasingly, what happens overseas, particularly in the US and China, is influencing what happens here at home. According to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee, there are three potential paths the Australian housing market could take…
Beware, property investors! If you’re considering investing in Melbourne’s enticing property market, it is a double-edged sword, filled with potential success but also hidden pitfalls and deceptive lures. Now that most commentators believe there is considerable upside in the languishing Melbourne market, interstate investors are flocking to Melbourne, drawn by visions of lucrative returns and…
Even if you’re in a comfortable debt position according to your own personal risk exposure, the only judgment that matters when you apply for a mortgage is that of the banks’ assessment of your serviceability. So here are eight strategies to make sure an invisible serviceability ceiling doesn’t stop you from growing your property portfolio…
If you’re under 35 and considering buying a home, it might be time to rethink that decision. The economic environment and world of finance have shifted in recent years, and so should our perspective on homeownership. But does that mean you should give up on the dream entirely? Not at all! For generations, owning a…
We are living in interesting times, aren’t we? After strong property price growth in our major property markets in 2025, we are now moving to a period of slower capital growth because of uncertainty about interest rates and tax changes . The current market is creating two types of property buyers: Those who see it…
It’s been two years of interest rate hikes, rising cost-of-living pressures, and constant warnings about mortgage stress. And yet, Australian homeowners are proving more resilient than many expected. The latest data from APRA’s Quarterly Property Exposure Statistics shows that offset account balances have surged to record highs, while mortgage defaults have fallen for the first…
