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Australia’s property markets continue to cool, although the latest employment and wage figures suggest the Reserve Bank may have less reason to raise interest rates again in the near term. Cotality’s latest figures show combined capital city dwelling values fell 0.3% over the past week and 1.0% over the past month, although they remain 2.4%…
Australians are increasingly voting with their feet when it comes to choosing a home loan, with a growing number of borrowers turning to non-bank lenders. A non-bank lender provides credit products, like home loans, but doesn’t hold an authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence, meaning it can’t take customer deposits. According to Money.com.au analysis of the latest…
The Cotality report for July shows that prices are now falling in most capital cities and many regional areas, so am I predicting a boom? It’s simple, really. According to Housing Australia figures, over 200,000 first home buyers have now taken advantage of the federal government’s five percent deposit guarantee scheme. That’s 200,000 reasons why…
Australia’s property investment landscape is changing. From 1 July 2027, negative gearing benefits for residential property will generally be restricted to newly built homes, while the familiar capital gains tax discount will be replaced by a different system based on inflation indexation and a minimum tax rate on future gains. Understandably, many investors are asking…
Australia’s housing debate has become dominated by ambitious targets, planning announcements and promises to unlock more land. However, the latest evidence suggests we may be focusing too much attention on the number of homes being approved and far too little on the number that can actually be built. Of course, that distinction matters because an…
Buying a home should feel exciting, but most buyers quickly discover it’s a maze of conflicting advice, confusing jargon and “gotcha” costs no one warned them about. Whether it’s how much deposit you really need, what lenders are actually looking for, or how to avoid buying the wrong property in the wrong location, the questions…
Let me start with a statement that might make you uncomfortable: Most wealthy people don’t become wealthy by working for money. Sure, they work hard – sometimes harder than anyone else – but they don’t trade hours for dollars the way the average employee does. And that’s the key difference. Because if your wealth depends on…
Most investors walk straight past villa units on their way to something that feels more impressive. I think that’s a mistake, and after years of watching what actually builds wealth through property, I’ve come to appreciate these quietly reliable assets far more than most people give them credit for. A villa unit sits in an…
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, there has been a notable shift in focus towards neighbourhood when homeowners have been making their buying decisions. And investors should similarly focus on selecting the right neighbourhood as this trend transcends mere aesthetic appeal or status symbols; it delves into the more profound aspects of socio-economic dynamics…
Late winter capital city auction numbers generally increased over the past week, and although clearance rates were steady, listings remain well below the same time last year. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, August 22nd 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 631 58.1% 561…
