Articles by Brett Warren

Brett Warren

Brett Warren is National Director of Metropole Properties and uses his two decades of property investment experience to advise clients how to grow, protect and pass on their wealth through strategic property advice.

While many locations around Australia have enjoyed strong capital growth over the last year, the luxury end of the market has been a little quiet, but that’s not unusual at times of economic uncertainty. If you think about it, you don’t need a new $20 million luxury home when you’re $15 million home suits you…

If you’re considering investing in Brisbane’s property market but don’t know where to start or the best locations to look into, this blog will help. You see, after Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is clearly Australia’s third-biggest property market. And it’s no secret that Brisbane was one of the strongest property markets during the boom of…

The Australian property market is buzzing with activity in unexpected places, as buyers shift their focus to suburbs that promise a blend of lifestyle and affordability. While interest rates and affordability dominate national conversations, certain “golden suburbs” are emerging as hotspots, drawing attention for their family-friendly amenities, access to green spaces, and proximity to infrastructure….

Australia is one of the hottest ‘education destinations’ in the world – in fact, we are ranked third with one in five of our tertiary students coming from overseas, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This coupled with an overall increase in the number of places being offered by universities is resulting in greater…

It seems that the Australian dream of homeownership slipping away for first-home buyers. For many Australians, the dream of homeownership is a symbol of stability and success. But in 2024, that dream is becoming increasingly elusive for first-home buyers. According to Canstar’s First Home Buyer Survey 2024, the average savings rate for first home buyers…

As we close the chapter on 2024, it’s clear that Australia’s property market has showcased remarkable resilience amid economic uncertainty. Despite ongoing challenges like rising living costs, affordability pressures, and stubbornly high interest rates, the property markets have defied expectations. Domain’s 2024 End-of-Year Wrap and 2025 Outlook provides an in-depth look at the forces shaping…

Without always knowing it, property investors are pre-programmed with a range of biases that may cause them to interpret information incorrectly and thus undertake sub-optimal investment decisions. Let’s discuss 9 of the key biases that Australian property investors must overcome… 1. Hindsight bias How many know-it-all commentators now confidently proclaim that the financial crisis and…

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