More than 64,000 people found jobs in September, beating economists’ forecasts for gains of 25,000 jobs. The jump helped to keep the jobless rate unchanged at a revised down 4.1 per cent last month, even as the participation rate – the share of working-age people either with a job or looking for one – hit…
Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns from their residential property investments, many investors are considering this as an alternative. By this, I mean offices, shops or warehouses. Some investors are looking for diversification in their investment portfolios; others are looking for…
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Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns from their residential property investments, many investors consider this an alternative. By this I mean offices, shops, or warehouses. Some investors are looking for diversification in their investment portfolios; others are looking for positive cash flow….
According to Corelogic research, Australia’s national median dwelling value delivered a 6.8% annual growth rate over the 30 years to 2022. Across each of the past three decades, at a macro level, it was the 1992-2002 period that provided the largest capital gains, with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rising by 77%. The middle…
I know a reasonably common Google search is “what is Michael Yardney’s net worth ?” In fact, a question I’m asked frequently is, “Michael, what’s your net worth?” And while I can understand that this may be of interest to some people, I’m sorry to disappoint you… I don’t answer this question with a definitive…
Are you having a fence war with your neighbour? You’re not alone. Boundary fences are one of the major causes of property disputes between neighbours. So, do you know your rights when a new dividing fence needs to be put up between you and next door? And what happens if your neighbour suddenly announces he…
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Today, we’re tackling one of the most exhilarating—and sometimes nerve-wracking—aspects of the real estate market: auctions. Around Australia, weekend property auctions have become almost a national pastime. People love to go along to have a sticky beak, to get an idea of the market, to fantasize about their dream homes or just to watch the…
Whether you’re a home buyer or an investor, when you’re looking for a new property there are so many things to consider. Determining the best property to buy isn’t as easy as picking the nicest-looking house in your local area. From location to school zones, demographics, and even the number on the mailbox, there are…
Want to know the number one secret that the wealthy use to become rich? I’ll share that in a minute, but first let me ask you…given a choice, which of the following would you prefer? One cent that doubles every day for 30 days, or $1,000,000 In my opinion, most people would likely choose $1,000,000….
Australia’s property market is facing a significant shift, with more and more investors opting to sell off their investment properties. The latest 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey paints a concerning picture for the future of the rental market, with investors exiting faster than they are entering. Rising holding and compliance costs, combined with new…
