There are several predictable cycles in Australian public opinion, and one of them is the moral panic surrounding immigration. Some readers will remember the immigration panic of the 1990s, which gave rise to Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party. Then the issue fades from the mainstream, only to return sometime later. Why? It turns…
For landlords in Melbourne, security is rarely just a “nice-to-have”. It’s a practical way to protect rental income, minimise disruption and maintain a property’s appeal to long-term tenants. When a break-in occurs, the visible damage is often only part of the cost. There’s the damaged door frame, the cost of an emergency locksmith call-out, the…
Australia is becoming increasingly unequal. The story is unmissably generational: young Australians today face a tougher reality than their parents and grandparents. Despite having greater access to education and information, they are more precarious, indebted, insecure and anxious than ever before. This paradox has deep implications for the social fabric of our nation. Financial, educational…
Coffee on the terrace, the sound of the waves, and the wind in your hair don’t just sound good to you but also to investors around the world. “Yes, the sea is nice, but what exactly does that mean for my wallet?” Slowly, we are getting there. The UN Tourism noted that international tourist arrivals…
House hunting can be extremely hard, confusing, and even daunting. There can be a lot to consider: location, quality, cost, space, and, not to mention, housing value that is rising at an incredibly fast pace. With far too much demand and not enough supply, finding your forever home can certainly feel like searching for a…
Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It confirms the recovery is tracking forward but without strong momentum. Still, figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth was at a two-year high of 2.1%. That’s just above…
When you are a landlord, one of the most important roles you have to manage is property maintenance. This includes everything from finding skilled tradespeople and maintaining your rental properties to meeting compliance standards and making sure your tenants are well cared for. As part of this, building strong relationships with reliable tradies is absolutely…
Annual inflation rose to a 16-month high of 3.8% in October, adding to pressure on the government as it seeks to make savings across the public sector. When governments, whether Commonwealth, state or local, increase spending it adds to inflation. Opinions differ on whether Commonwealth spending makes a significant difference. Opposition finance spokesperson Jane Hume…
Cryptocurrency is no longer just a niche topic in the finance world. It is starting to become relevant with traditional investments, too. And this includes property. For Australian investors, keeping an eye on digital assets like Ethereum and Bitcoin can provide insights into broader economic trends and investor behaviour. The ETH AUD price isn’t just numbers….
Gains in digital assets are increasingly flowing into Australian real estate as shifting policies, market sentiment, and alternative capital channels reshape investment behaviour. The gains in digital assets are beginning to filter into Australian real estate as investors respond to changing policies, shifting market sentiment, and the search for new channels of capital. Prices of…
