As the dust settles on a turbulent year in real estate, the absence of Chinese investors is emerging as an interesting shift in Australia’s housing market. Chinese buyers, once some of the most significant contributors to the new apartment sector of housing markets are dramatically scaling back their involvement. Data from the Foreign Investment Review…
If you’re like me, you like reading motivational quotes. I’m particularly intrigued by those of successful investors. Here are a few great ones… George Soros: Good investing is boring “If investing is entertaining, if you’re having fun, you’re probably not making any money. Good investing is boring.” Howard Marks: Investing is about more than selecting…
Here’s the good news: investing in property isn’t all that hard. But it does require you to follow a number of processes in order to be successful. We’re still at the early stages of this property cycle with a number of years of strong property growth ahead, meaning new property investors still can get into…
In a city as diverse and ever-evolving as Melbourne, the property market continually presents new opportunities for those who are vigilant and adaptable. Among the latest trends catching the attention of astute investors is the growing potential of one-bedroom apartments. Insights from Charter Keck and Cramer underscore the value proposition that these properties offer in…
Investing in property can be one of the most effective ways to build wealth, but it’s not without its pitfalls. Over the years, I’ve seen many investors make the same mistakes repeatedly, often derailing their financial goals. Here are 10 common missteps property investors make and how you can steer clear of them. 1. Falling…
Whether they have incredible views or are in close proximity to the CBD, the beach, or both, Melbourne has some of Australia’s most desirable streets and they attract some of the country’s wealthiest people. However the Melbourne property market has not performed as strongly as some other capitals over the last year, but Melbourne’s property…
In fact, is now a good time to get into the Sydney housing market? Australia’s house prices have reached or are close to record highs, with Sydney leading the pack as the nation’s most expensive city. Sydney’s property market continues to fetch impressive prices, particularly in some of the best investment suburbs in Sydney. CoreLogic…
Today’s online real estate listings are much more sophisticated than in years gone by. There are plenty of pretty pictures, floor plans and even walk-through videos designed to attract oodles of potential buyers. But just because there are more visuals than there used to be, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the words that go with…
Believe it or not, Melbourne has one of the highest populations of millionaires in the world. But it has also been named one of the most unaffordable cities in the world to buy a home. And a recent report from the Australian Taxation Office revealed that two of the richest suburbs in Australia are in…
The latest release from US-based consultancy Demographia has captured global attention yet again with its 20th annual International Housing Affordability Report. This study delves into the affordability of housing across 94 markets in eight countries, including Australia’s five largest cities. In his article in The Conversation, Simon Kuestenmacher discussed the report’s findings. He said that…
