National home prices rose 0.4% in June, pushing values to a record high, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. As interest rates have fallen, price momentum has strengthened and extended across the country, with all markets recording gains in June. Ms Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack commented: “Capital city markets are leading the upturn,…
Let me let you in on a little secret… Most property buyers think negotiation is just about haggling over price. But as someone who’s been in the property game for decades, I can tell you—it’s not even close. There’s so much more to the negotiation process than meets the eye. In fact, there are layers…
For decades, Sydney and Melbourne have dominated the conversation when it comes to property investment in Australia. They’ve been the go-to markets for capital growth, perceived as safe, stable, and predictably lucrative. But the Australian Property Institute (API) has just released its inaugural Valuation Report, and it turns that long-held belief on its head. This…
You listed your property, you had high hopes… but instead of popping champagne, you’re left with crickets. No sale. No offers. Maybe a few lowballers trying their luck. Sound familiar? First off, don’t panic. In today’s market — where buyer confidence can be fragile, interest rates are bouncing, and media headlines are doomscroll central —…
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…
“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…
