If you thought the Australian property market might take a breather after the boom of recent years, think again. Two recent reports — from Ray White and PropTrack — show that not only is Sydney barrelling towards a $2 million median house price, but more and more suburbs across the country are joining the million-dollar…
In a striking shift that highlights how dynamic Australia’s property markets can be, Perth’s median home value has overtaken Melbourne’s for the first time in over a decade. According to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index (May 2025), Perth’s median now sits at $787,000, nudging past Melbourne’s $782,000 , a reversal of what many considered…
Wouldn’t it be great to know which property is likely to double in value first? Not just any property—your property. Imagine confidently selecting an investment that outpaces the market, builds equity faster, and brings you one step closer to financial freedom. While we know that, on average, Australian property values double every 10 years or…
It’s clear that the trend for home ownership among our younger generation is on a downward trend, and while affordability is a key issue, there is more than meets the eye. ABS data shows that over half (55%) of Millennials, in the age bracket 25-39 years old, are homeowners compared with 62% of Generation X…
If you’ve been following Australia’s property market for a while (as I’m sure many of you have), you know affordability has long been a hot topic — often used as a political football, a media headline grabber, and a generational grievance. But now, new data from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), reported…
“Why walk when you can drive?” That seems to be the mantra behind the planning of many Australian cities—none of which made the cut in a recent ranking by The Economist, of the world’s top 50 walkable cities. But there are some great lessons for property investors in this story. Fact is, it’s not surprising…
We often talk about the challenges buyers face — from securing finance to entering a competitive market. But selling a property? That comes with its own set of emotional landmines. A recent survey by OpenAgent found that over 80% of Australians who sold a property in the last two years found the experience just as…
The Brisbane property market is heating up, but not in the way many property buyers hoped. Brisbane’s property market is outpacing homebuyers’ budgets, and the gap is growing, according to Domain’s latest Matching Demand report. This latest research confirms that the city’s housing affordability crisis isn’t just a headline; it’s playing out suburb by suburb,…
Are you an expat considering buying an investment property in Australia? Well… you’re not alone. Since the pandemic lockdowns eased (remember those?) and our international and domestic borders reopened there has been a shift in demand across all our property markets. Buyer interest has jumped from expats flocking to Australia to escape rising social and…
While headlines continue to swirl about affordability crises, interest rate hikes, and potential market corrections, the reality on the ground is quite different, and a lot more optimistic, especially if you know where to look. A recent report from realestate.com.au using PropTrack data has revealed a surprising but compelling trend: Australia’s property market is roaring…
