A recent analysis by the e61 Institute and PropTrack has shed light on the significant impact of Queensland’s 2011 stamp duty hikes. The numbers are telling: a sharp 7.2% drop in home purchases for that year. This isn’t just about sales figures; it’s about people – with a 9% decrease in relocations (equating to 20,000…
Articles by 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.
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…
I’ll get straight to the point… I believe the middle-ring suburbs of our big capital cities will be the best medium to long-term investment locations. Here’s my logic… The latest government forecasts suggest that Australia’s population will increase from 27 million to well over 30 million by 2031 And then reach 40 million people by…
It’s common for many buyers and property investors to experience analysis paralysis when it comes to buying a property. After all, it’s a complex decision and one that has a long-term impact… especially if you get it wrong. The thing is, while due diligence is essential to make sure you know what you’re buying and…
Australia’s housing market has reached an ‘inflection point’ with unit price growth expected to outpace that of houses over the next couple of years, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. Deteriorating affordability in Australia’s housing market combined with increased stock is expected to cause price growth to moderate across the country. And this…
Brisbane offers the best of both worlds for both Aussies and overseas visitors. It’s a city which is less chaotic than the bustling streets of Melbourne or Sydney but is still full of life and overflowing with art, culture and cuisine. Brisbane is home to over 2 million people and it boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle with over…
Perhaps you want to invest in Melbourne’s property market but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re wondering what the best Melbourne suburbs to invest in are for 2024. Let me talk you through it. Melbourne’s property market bottomed out in early 2023 and has now moved into the next property cycle phase -…
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…
Are you wanting to build a higher level of Wealth, but feel you are being held back? I know many people certainly feel that “if only” they were able to jump a pay grade and achieve a higher salary, it would be so much easier. In my experience, people seem to think that the most…
Do you understand the importance of gentrification as a property investor? It’s something that many investors overlook and as a result, they rely on the general market for their property’s capital appreciation. Warren Buffet is quoted as saying “You will never be truly wealthy until you find a way to make money in your sleep”….