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Australia’s property market continues to adjust, and the latest data reinforces something I’ve been saying for some time: there is no single Australian property market. One of the key developments this week was confirmation that the post-pandemic migration surge continues to ease. Net overseas migration fell to 292,100 in the year to March 2026, although…
For years, auctions have been the preferred selling method in Australia’s largest property markets, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney. When buyer demand is strong, an auction can create urgency, competition and fear of missing out, encouraging emotional buyers to push the price beyond where a private negotiation may have ended. However, auctions rely on one…
From 1 October, Australians will notice a welcome change when they tap their card at the checkout. Merchants will no longer be able to add a surcharge to debit or credit card payments, potentially saving consumers around $1.6 billion a year, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia. Considering Australians made $475 billion in credit…
In the world of investing, there’s no shortage of noise. Everyone from the new band of “property experts” on the internet to your neighbours has an opinion on where the market is heading, where the next big opportunity lies or when the market will crash. But if you’re serious about building lasting wealth through property,…
There’s something psychologically powerful about a suburb joining the “million-dollar club”. Crossing that seven-figure threshold attracts headlines and creates the impression that property values have permanently moved to a higher level. Yet property markets don’t move in straight lines, and the latest figures are just another reminder that median prices can move backwards. According to…
A year from now, most investors won’t remember the exact percentages in the new capital gains tax rules. What they will remember is whether they kept building wealth while everyone else got distracted by the headlines. Because right now, that’s exactly what’s happening. Property investors up and down the country are fixated on one question….
Successful property investment generally involves holding quality assets for the long term, allowing compounding capital growth to work in your favour. However, there will be times when selling makes sense. Perhaps you have outgrown your current home, or the children have moved out and you are ready to downsize. Or you may also own an…
Here’s a group of quotes that should inspire and motivate you in the week ahead. Enjoy… 1. “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill 2. “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” — Billie Jean King 4. “If you live long enough,…
Australians have never been wealthier, healthier or more comfortable. We live longer, travel farther and have instant access to information, entertainment and conveniences that previous generations could scarcely have imagined. Our homes are larger, our cars are safer, our food choices are broader and technology allows us to communicate with almost anyone in the world…
Most auction markets reported lower clearance rates from the usual surge in pre-Grand Final listings over the past week. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, September 19th 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 796 54.0% 706 57.8% 1153 78.0% Melbourne 913 59.3% 768 64.2%…
