2024 was an extraordinary year for Australia’s property market! While housing prices have kept climbing in most parts of the country, the pace has shifted gears. Poor affordability, higher interest rates, and a surge in the number of homes for sale have all conspired to slow price growth. Meanwhile, the rental market is showing signs…
Australia’s property market landscape is evolving, and Queensland is rising fast as a key player. Traditionally, New South Wales has held the top spot for property investors, with Victoria coming in second. However, recent data suggests a shift is happening, and Queensland is now on the verge of overtaking Victoria to claim the number two…
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…
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…
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…
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…
