Michael is director of independent property advisory Matusik Property Insights. He is independent, perceptive and to the point; has helped over 550 new residential developments come to fruition and writes his insightful Matusik Missive
I like to use three boxes to explain most things residential. They are known as The 4s. 4W 4Q 4P The Four Ws. We originally these here and it’s the What, Who, When and Where 1. What Here, four things matter most – without wanting to place catchy caps on everything – I call…
One minute read The housing affordability debate is starting to leap all over the joint – from quips about breakfast options to now, a blame game. So, I want to outline, in plain speak, why dwelling prices are so high. Let’s keep this simple. Here are the big five reasons why: 1. Urban planning policies …
Two minute read, three including the video Fast facts 50 to 74 years 2.1 people per household 92% no children at home 71% couples or living alone A projected 24% of total new housing demand over next decade (again, like yesterday’s Missive, for the Brisbane outer suburbs) Brief description As their title suggests, many want…
Two minute read. Fast facts 25 to 44 years 3.3 people per household 36% no children at home 30% couples or living alone A projected 26% of total new housing demand over next decade (in this case, for the Brisbane outer suburbs) Brief description HECS Portfolio work, not long-term work commitment Partnering later Parent as…
Two minute read What’s ahead for our capital city property markets? Last week I gave my forecasts for Sydney, Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide. This week…. Perth End of the downturn. New housing supply is now tight. Housing and rental markets have become affordable. A high vacancy rate will continue placing pressure on rents. We expect…
Three minute read We believe there is a need for more compact housing. We have been advocating such for close to a decade. The mainstream is now starting to take notice. There is a potential huge latent demand. Most of us are approaching middle-age – we see it when we look in the mirror –…
Two minute read Here’s my market forecast on 4 of our capital cities: Sydney End of the market upswing. Now being constrained by buying and rental affordability, plus low rental yields. Yet, sales demand still exceeds resale supply. New housing supply remains relatively tight. We are forecasting a 5% to 7.5% lift in house values…
Two minute read. Much has been written about the recent federal budget. I am always amazed at how ‘the fiddle’ gets so much attention; whilst the big issues get accepted without much fanfare or grumble. Two things really only matter to most when it comes to things fiscal – is there enough work and…
Three minute read. Let’s talk about housing density instead. Town planning is encouraging more housing density in our middle to outer suburbs. Sometimes this is done as a forerunner to improved local transport infrastructure. But most of the time it is done to meet population targets – more bums of seats, so to speak, which…
Two minute read. How high could interest rates rise? Well, who knows? And, as I replied to several folk, ‘how high’ is determined by your lived experience. If you’re old, like me, then you grew up with annual interest rates in the low to mid-teens. If you’re young, interest rates above five percent are difficult…
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