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…
When it comes to making savvy property investment decisions, having access to reliable data and trusted insights is key. While there are plenty of resources out there, I’ve put together a list of some of the best websites to help you stay on top of the Australian property market. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or…
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….
There’s a saying in property circles that you make your money on a piece of real estate when you buy it. The gist of this is, that if you can negotiate really well and buy the property at the right time in the cycle, you’ll instantly manufacture some profits. This myth has caused people to…
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…
