John Lindeman has well over a decade of experience researching the nature and dynamics of various types of assets at major data analysts and is a leading property market researcher, author and commentator. For more information visit Lindeman Reports.
How has residential property performed over the last twenty years compared to that of other assets such as shares and gold? There are many options available to investors these days, including crypto, savings, commodities and commercial property, but the most popular are residential property, shares and gold. Shares require a small initial outlay and are…
The USA-led trade war turmoil is likely to cause a global economic slowdown and also precipitate falls in interest rates. I’ll explain how the Australian property market will benefit from both of these dynamics. The impact of high tariffs We are largely insulated from high tariffs because we produce almost everything we need. Our major…
One of the many myths that investors come across is that land has “intrinsic” value, which means that land must always be worth something. Let me explain why this concept is flawed… The notion that land has intrinsic value no matter where it is located is rooted deep in our past, beginning when we ceased…
This Chinese New Year ushers in the year of the Snake, and according to the Chinese Zodiac, this is likely to be a year of transformation and growth, where you may face challenges in your career and finances. Being optimistic and adaptable will help overcome these setbacks. For property investors, strategic investments for long-term growth…
Melbourne was the only capital city where property prices fell all last year, and Perth was the only capital city where they consistently rose. How will our housing markets perform this year? Property market analyst John Lindeman reveals which indicators point the way forward. Some key housing market indicators look into the future rather than…
The sky is falling! The experts have started switching their property market predictions from boom to gloom, pointing to the current market slowdown as the first sign of an imminent collapse which threatens to bring down prices everywhere. I want to explain why they are completely wrong. These doom and gloom forecasts are guilty of…
It’s Melbourne Cup time, but there’s a race of much greater significance to property investors – it’s this year’s Housing Market Cup. You’ve studied the form, got some tips from mates at work and heard about a lucky few who really cleaned up, but will you be backing the winner of this year’s Housing Market…
With inflation finally under control, the Reserve Bank now has no option but to cut interest rates. I’ll explain why this could lead to the biggest property market boom ever. When high population growth creates a shortage of housing and the purchasing power of property buyers increases, the inevitable result is a housing boom. These…
When germs attack our bodies, our immune system quickly goes into action to repel or destroy the invaders. And if all else fails, it raises our body temperature until the enemy has been destroyed. It’s very similar to how the RBA is fighting the disease of inflation with high interest rates. Using higher temperatures to…
Potential sellers are often told that spring is the best time to sell their property and at first, this seems a no-brainer. The weather is warming up, gardens look their flowering best and buyers are returning to the property market in droves after hibernating during the long cold winter. Sellers are also frequently warned that…
