Did you know that some Australian suburbs are undergoing a generational revolution? Across the country, certain neighbourhoods are seeing a dynamic transformation as younger residents move in, reshaping the cultural and economic fabric of these areas. This “generation shift” isn’t just about demographics—it’s about how housing trends, infrastructure, and urban planning are redefining the places…
When it comes to buying a new property, one of the first things to think about is how much money you can afford to repay each month. While taking out the largest mortgage possible might seem tempting, the higher the mortgage, the higher the repayments, so too much could see you end up with very…
Are you lucky enough to be in the position to be able to consider investing and making the most of the opportunities in the current market? If you are, how are you going to make your decision? A word of WARNING – now is not the time to go off a gut instinct or feeling….
For decades, Australians have been told that owning a home is the ultimate financial milestone—the cornerstone of wealth creation and security. But in today’s market, is that dream becoming unattainable for a growing number of first-home buyers? According to Domain’s First Home Buyer Report 2025, the road to homeownership remains steep, despite some marginal improvements…
Australia’s property market is now firmly in the recovery phase, with strong demand and weak supply continually pushing prices northwards. It makes sense that in a market like this, where competition is fierce, off-market properties seem like an attractive option. But what are off-market properties, and why would anyone sell them this way? And the…
The narrative that overseas migration is the primary culprit behind Australia’s rising house prices is one that often gets repeated, but it doesn’t really stand up to scrutiny. While migration contributes significantly to our population growth, the impact on house prices is far more nuanced than many believe. So before I dive into the real…
When I first started investing people had a personal relationship with their bank managers, but things have changed significantly over the last few decades. The fact is when you go into a bank, you are on your own when it comes to your own financial interests. Everyone may be friendly and eager to help when you walk…
Sure, there’s been a lot of talk about the challenges being experienced by First Home Buyers (FHBs) but the latest Mortgage Insights Report by Money.com.au reveals groundbreaking trends in the September 2024 quarter, highlighting their growing influence and adaptability. From Victoria’s record-breaking loan growth to the surge of “rentvesting,” FHBs are proving they’re anything but…
Have you ever wondered how quickly the property market can turn around? Well, Australia’s housing market has just demonstrated an impressive rebound. According to Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, the downturn in late 2024 lasted only a single month before prices began climbing again in January 2025. She describes this as potentially “one…
As the infamous Benjamin Franklin once said: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. And it’s really the same for property investors – property investment is a process not an event and should always start with a strategic property plan. The problem is that most people become property investors without putting much thought…
