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…
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…
As Australia’s property market continues to evolve, one factor that is increasingly adding pressure is the trend of “rightsizing.” A new study commissioned by Temple & Webster highlights how this phenomenon is reshaping housing demand. The report, Finding the Right Fit: The Future of Rightsizing in Australian Housing, points to growing competition for larger dwellings…
Australia’s housing market has reached a critical juncture, with only 10% of homes now deemed affordable for the average worker, according to a recent report by ANZ and CoreLogic. This alarming statistic highlights the growing disparity between income levels and property prices, raising concerns about the nation’s economic stability and the future of homeownership for…
For Australian mortgage holders eagerly anticipating relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), there’s been a shift in the narrative. ANZ has just joined Westpac and NAB in revising its cash rate forecast, now predicting the first rate cut will occur in May 2025 instead of February and reducing the expected number of cuts…
Alex and Sarah are like many young professionals in their early 30s—busy building their careers and dreaming of starting a family in the perfect home. But when it came to buying their first family home in Brisbane, they quickly found themselves overwhelmed by the competitive property market. For over six months, their weekends were swallowed…
Victoria’s housing market is at a tipping point, grappling with a chronic supply shortage, skyrocketing prices, and a rental crisis that’s left many scrambling for solutions. In response, the Victorian Government has rolled out a bold overhaul of stamp duty rules for off-the-plan apartments, townhouses, and units—changes that could make a real difference for buyers…
If you’re anything like me, you love consuming information via podcasts. While there are plenty of websites with articles, guides, and videos for property investors, sometimes all you want is a good property investment podcast for your commute to and from the work. So today I’d like to share what I think are the best…
Different seasons affect our moods (for better or worse), our choice of clothes and even our tastes in food. In much the same way, the seasons affect the rental cycle – which can mean the difference between your property being quickly snapped up, or lingering vacant for weeks on end. It’s commonly known amongst real…
