Australia is changing rapidly, not just in size, but in shape. While our population has grown by 3.7 million over the past decade, that growth has been strikingly uneven. Some regions are booming. Others are slowly fading into the background. Understanding where and why this is happening is crucial not only for policymakers and planners…
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Are Melbourne apartments the most underrated investment opportunity for 2025? For years now, investors and homebuyers alike have steered clear of Melbourne apartments—especially those in high-density towers—fearing oversupply, poor quality builds, and lacklustre capital growth. But what if that narrative is outdated? What if the very segment that’s been overlooked is now poised for a…
There’s a simple analogy I’ve often used to explain the current state of Australia’s housing crisis: Imagine inviting half a million people to a party… and forgetting to organise more food, drinks, chairs, or even enough bathrooms. That’s precisely what we’re doing as a nation: turning up the migration tap without planning for where all…
Success is ultimately based on action but your beliefs determine your actions. And the big secret of the mega-successful for getting ahead is what they believe – full stop. Many people want to believe that it’s some unfair throw of the dice that makes some people succeed where so many fail, but that’s not really…
Is the property market about to face a new challenge—or a fresh opportunity? In this week’s Property Insiders chat, I’m joined again by Dr. Andrew Wilson, as we unpack the very latest in economic indicators and housing trends. I ask him: Whether inflation is finally tamed—and what it means for interest rates About the worrying…
What’s Really Happening With Property Prices Right Now? Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest median property price data, hoping to make sense of what’s happening in our housing markets. And while the numbers give us important clues, they don’t tell the full story. Right now, Australia’s property markets are still…
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Imagine a Melbourne the size of New York City. Yes, really.That’s the trajectory we’re on. By 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to swell to 9 million people, making it not just Australia’s biggest city by population, but potentially one of the most dynamic urban economies in the world. This isn’t some abstract urban planning fantasy—it’s…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone — and you’re certainly not too late. Melbourne continues to rank as one of Australia’s most desirable cities for property investors, and for good reason. It’s a world-class, vibrant, and growing city with strong population growth, a diverse economy, and a robust long-term property…
Where is the Australian property market heading? With so much noise and confusion in the media, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really happening. Every week, headlines scream conflicting messages — some warn of falling house prices, others claim we’re in the midst of another boom. But savvy investors know the truth lies not…
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Brisbane has quietly but powerfully emerged from the shadows of Sydney and Melbourne and proven itself as a property market heavyweight. While the southern capitals tend to grab many of the headlines, Brisbane real estate has delivered solid, sustainable growth over the last few years and it’s still going strong. Now, with population surging, infrastructure…
