If you feel like buying a home is harder today than it was a decade ago, you’re right, and the data backs that up. Australia’s housing affordability is now at levels that would be considered extreme in almost any advanced economy. Prices have outpaced incomes, deposits take far longer to save, and home ownership, once…
If you think Australia’s property market has “settled down”… I’d challenge that. Sure, prices have kept rising in many places, but that’s not the whole story. What’s happening now is more interesting, and more important if you’re an investor, because the market isn’t moving as one. Here’s what a lot of investors get wrong at…
National home values increased in January, but a looming rate rise weighed on price growth, according to PropTrack. The report shows Sydney and Melbourne have seen home price growth soften in recent months. Melbourne has posted three months of modest declines, and while Sydney prices were up in January, they are below their recent peak….
Surely one of Australia’s most successful investors has snuck a holiday home (or even two) into his portfolio at some stage? It had never really crossed my mind, so I had never had the chance to ask Michael Yardney this question. It was only recently, when we were sitting with a few of our clients…
In almost every area of our lives, we’re comfortable with the idea of paying an expert for their expertise. If you want fantastic photos at your wedding, you’ll pay a professional photographer rather than relying on your friends and relatives to capture the moment. And even if you’re handy around the house, you’re likely to…
Did you know that investing interstate is something that few Australians do? I can understand the reluctance. I know for some people, handing over several hundred thousand dollars for an investment property is a psychological challenge in itself. No matter how much research you do, there is always the concern that the property you invest…
If you feel like everyone suddenly has an opinion about property investing, you’re not imagining it. Scroll social media, open a news site, or attend a property seminar and you’ll be bombarded with confident predictions, “can’t-miss” suburbs, and experts promising certainty in an uncertain world. But here’s the uncomfortable truth most investors learn too late:…
Buying a home should feel exciting, but most buyers quickly discover it’s a maze of conflicting advice, confusing jargon and “gotcha” costs no one warned them about. Whether it’s how much deposit you really need, what lenders are actually looking for, or how to avoid buying the wrong property in the wrong location, the questions…
In today’s property market, everyone wants to buy cheaper—and every vendor wants top dollar. The catch? The asking price is rarely the bottom line. That’s why, before you make your move, you need a clear strategy. Use these five questions to test your assumptions, protect your margin, and make offers with confidence. 1. How did…
We’re in for some good times in property in 2026. Yet, instead of entering the market with confidence, many would-be property investors will be sitting on the sidelines – missing out on what could be a golden opportunity to capitalise on the current market. Everyone is an expert In times like these, every Tom, Dick,…
