Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis, and the numbers don’t lie, our housing supply simply isn’t keeping up with our booming population. Over the 2024 financial year, we built 62,000 fewer homes than we needed, according to PropTrack. And while that’s an improvement from the previous year’s 110,000-home shortfall, it’s hardly cause…
There’s a property risk you probably haven’t thought about. Well…maybe after the severe floods we’ve just experienced so far this year and Cyclone Alfred, you are thinking about it now. Sure you’ve likely given thought to the impact of climate change on weather, our lifestyles, and what kind of future our kids will inherit. But…
If you’ve been following the property markets closely, you’ll know investor activity has increased. But the latest figures from Money.com.au’s Mortgage Insights report confirm just how widespread, and strategic this resurgence is. We’re not just seeing more investor loans; we’re seeing investors target very specific markets, asset types, and growth corridors. And as always, the…
We’re used to hearing that Australia has some of the most expensive properties in the world. The headlines love to scream that Sydney is less affordable than New York or that Melbourne rivals Paris for house prices. But is this really true? And more importantly, should property investors care? Well, let’s take a step back…
Yes, you read that right — even in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, there are still places around Australia where owning a home can be cheaper than renting. But (and it’s a big but), you need to know where to look, and you need to act strategically. The media’s been busy with doom and…
If you’ve been watching Melbourne’s property market closely, you’ll know it’s been a two-speed market in recent years. While established houses in gentrified inner- and middle-ring suburbs have pulled ahead, many apartments have been stuck in reverse gear. But something’s shifting. However, new PropTrack data reveals there are still 13 Melbourne suburbs where apartment prices remain…
Have you noticed that property investors are surging ahead while first-home buyers and owner-occupiers take a backseat? The latest mortgage trends suggest this gap will only widen in 2025. With investor loans soaring, refinancing making a comeback, and interest rates shifting, the property market is entering a new phase, and if you’re not paying attention,…
Traditionally, the path to homeownership in Australia was clear-cut: rent, save, then buy your first home. However, this pattern is evolving, with an increasing number of Australians now rejecting yesterday’s sentiment of owning their own castle, and they now buy an investment property before their own home. Enter the rentvestor: households that continue to rent…
Australia has become increasingly well-known for its specialty coffee culture, and nowhere is the love for coffee stronger than in Melbourne. Our southern city has become home to some of the best-tasting brews, creating a coffee culture both serious and unique, and home to some of the country’s most accomplished roasters and baristas. So whether you are…
With the Australian property market performing strongly over the last few years, property investors are becoming more eager to get their slice of the pie, and an increasing number of so-called “property investment experts” are coming out of the woodwork. So how do you separate the genuine experts from the imposters? The ones who have…
