Despite a challenging interest rate environment, our housing markets continue to experience significant home price growth, driven by a robust demand that outstrips supply. This is even in the face of affordability constraints which would typically slow market activity. A key factor behind this trend is the surge in the working-age adult population, bolstered by…
Some of the biggest mansions in Australia are fetching record prices as it becomes clear that demand for luxurious homes in Australia is far outpacing supply. And it’s not surprising given that the number of ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals in Australia is surging, with many of the world’s richest drawn in by our…
Are great property investors born or made? If you’re like me you were told from a very young age that if you want to succeed at something – be it sport, school, or a musical instrument – that you must put in the time, hard work, and importantly, practice. Most of us learned our timetables by…
Are you looking for the fastest-growing areas for 2024? Australia’s population grew by 659,800 people (or 2.5%) to 26.8 million people in the year to September 2023, with Western Australia enjoying the fastest percentage growth rate of all the nation’s states (of 3.3%), according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data. With 765,900 overseas…
What approach are you using to make the vital decision of investing in the property market? In my mind, there are two approaches that I use when researching and analysing data in order to make an educated and informed decision. While both methods are important, the data used for each process will differ according to…
Can we really blame the housing crisis to international students? The answer is no according to a report released by the Student Accommodation Council which suggests that international students are not the culprits behind Australia’s housing crisis. Representing merely four per cent of the rental market, their impact is minimal compared to other, more significant…
Downsizing to a smaller house can sometimes feel overwhelming, but at some stage in our lives, the pros will begin to outweigh the cons. After all, downsizing your home to a smaller one is a great opportunity to save money and free up both your time and property equity. And it could help unlock some…
Saving for a home deposit is a significant milestone for many, but the path to securing it can be difficult and take several years to achieve. Many people question how to save for a house deposit in the quickest and most efficient way, and thankfully I do have some tips and tricks to help. Here’s…
Are you thinking of becoming a property investor? If you’re planning on trading the smashed avo and craft beer for a property portfolio, knowing where to start can be challenging – especially if you’re the first in your group of friends to embark on the property investing path. Here are six tips for young investors,…
The world of property investing can seem daunting to an inexperienced young hopeful, yearning to get his or her foot onto the ladder – but this needn’t be the case! So, here are my top tips to help you take the first steps to building your real estate empire, without making costly mistakes along the…
