It’s clear that Australia is suffering from a chronic property supply shortage, and with a focus on our rental crisis and high mortgage costs, the pipeline of residential construction will be more important than ever. The problem is, many viable solutions – such as the Government Housing Accord’s commitment to building 1.2 million new homes…
As the housing markets in Australia’s major cities keep changing and growing, it’s crucial to realize that the homes constructed in the past may not match the needs of future homes. As we’ve often said, our changing demographics will drive the shape of our housing markets and these long-term influences will be more important than…
Building a house in Australia home can be an exciting experience, but it is important to be aware of the many unexpected hidden costs of when building a house in Australia that can add up throughout the construction process. From the building design to council approval, the build itself to the fixtures and fittings, the…
With Australia’s population growing rapidly, it makes sense to aim to increase housing supply. However, the government’s plan to build 1.2 million new homes in the next 5 years really doesn’t sound realistic. Here are unfortunately many reasons why housing supply just won’t keep up with population growth in the near future. Let’s look at…
Renters have very few rental options, and buyers are struggling with high prices, which is a problem that has been ongoing for at least thirty years. To fix these issues in a sustainable way, we need to build more homes over the long term. Governments across Australia are starting to realize this need. In August,…
What do you do if you’re keen to buy a property at auction but it is passed in? Sure our property markets are picking up, but around 30% of properties put to auction still don’t sell on the day, so how do you handle the situation? When a property passes in, the highest bidder is generally…
Want to discover the tricks some sellers use when marketing a flawed property and learn the simple detection methods that expose their sneaky cover-ups? Well…before listing a property for sale, it’s not unusual for a seller to give the home a fresh coat of paint, maybe rearrange the furniture, lay down a nice rug and…
Australia’s property downturn is now over, and while prices are slowly rising we’re not going to experience a property boom with soaring prices any time soon, which means there are more property investors than ever looking at ways to actively increase the value of their property portfolio. Any wise investor knows that sitting on your…
As we enter the Spring selling seasons more homes are going to be put up for sale by auction, especially A-Grade homes. Unfortunately, for every auction winner, there are usually three or four auction losers. So let’s talk about everything to do with property auctions and some winning tactics to help you come out on…
What type of dwelling will be in continuous strong demand in the future? As the housing markets in major cities throughout Australia progress and develop, it is crucial to recognize that the past constructions in terms of dwelling types and locations may not align with the future requirements for housing. Charter Keck Kramer explored the…
