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Sydney just had its worst auction weekend since April 2020, and if you’ve been wondering when this slowdown would start showing some real teeth, that’s your answer. Australia’s property markets have clearly changed direction over the past couple of months, with Cotality’s Home Value Index showing values have now fallen around -0.8% over the last…
Have you noticed? There will always be someone telling you not to invest in property. But that’s nothing new. Sure we have headwinds that our housing markets are going to contend with and many Negative Nellies are telling us that the property market is going to Slump because of rising interest rates, while others are concerned…
Let me start with a simple idea that most people never stop to question. What if the problem isn’t the system… but the story we’ve been told about the system? Because when you really think about it, most Australians have been conditioned to believe that wealth is scarce. That if someone gets ahead, someone else…
We all have an inner voice—a constant monologue that swings between cheering us on and, unfortunately, holding us back. This inner dialogue can be our best ally or our worst enemy. While the positive side of this voice encourages us to strive for success, the negative side can keep us rooted in fear and self-doubt,…
One of the oldest lessons in property is that rules rarely affect everyone equally. And that’s what concerns me about the latest changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. The Federal Government has framed the budget reforms as a means to improve housing affordability, support first home buyers, and redirect tax incentives towards new…
Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981 and sandwiched between our baby boomers and millennials, are often referred to as Australia’s forgotten middle child. The thing is, representing 6.5 million people, this generation accounts for around 25% of Australia’s population. The majority of this demographic group has reached its peak in terms of income, but…
It’s a question that echoes through conversations among frustrated Australians, especially younger generations who find themselves priced out of the housing market: Is this all a Ponzi scheme? The surge in property prices over the last few years has not only locked out many potential first-time home buyers but has also sparked a fiery debate…
Imagine stepping out your front door and knowing that almost everything you need – your local shops, a good coffee, schools, parks, a medical centre, the train station, even local jobs is just a short stroll away. You don’t waste time stuck in traffic. You don’t drive across town for basic errands. And you feel…
We often hear that the rich keep getting richer, and there is plenty of evidence to support that observation. From the outside, it can appear that wealthy people were born lucky, had access to opportunities unavailable to everyone else or knew some financial secret the rest of us somehow missed. Of course, family wealth and…
Capital city auction markets have ended a generally subdued July with some capitals now rising above their year-to-date lows over recent weeks. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, July 25th 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 564 59.5% 562 54.2% 642 77.4% Melbourne 692…
