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What if the biggest problem in Australia’s housing market isn’t greedy landlords, foreign buyers, or even population growth? What if the real culprit is something far more mundane – the way we’ve drawn lines on maps? A new proposal from the Grattan Institute claims we could knock more than $100,000 off the price of the…
Australia’s middle-ring suburbs are undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a combination of state-led rezoning initiatives, the introduction of medium- and high-density developments, and a strategic shift towards creating “20-minute neighbourhoods.” This evolution presents both opportunities and challenges for existing homeowners and investors. Embracing the ‘missing middle’ in urban planning The term “missing middle” refers…
The Australian Financial Review ran a piece by Lucy Dean that should make anyone interested in housing policy pause for thought. According to data released by Housing Minister Clare O’Neil, 5,778 people bought homes in October using the federal government’s expanded 5% deposit scheme -roughly one in ten of all home sales that month. On paper,…
We’re well into a new year, and our property markets have come through the roller coaster of the first half of this decade with flying colours. Of course, each year brings its own set of wins, challenges, and lessons. Looking back at last year, 2025 was certainly no exception. So it’s a good time to…
One of the main drivers of housing demand has the power to radically alter housing prices and rents, yet like an elephant in the room, it’s being ignored by most analysts and researchers. The elephant is the movement of people from one State or Territory to another, which is called interstate migration. The biggest changes…
Buying your first home is a significant milestone that requires careful planning and preparation. For most people, it’s the biggest financial decision they’ll ever make. With so much at stake, it’s essential to have a good understanding of the property market and the home-buying process. Here are 9 things every first home buyer needs to…
Here are 20 great quotes to give you a little push and inspiration for your week: 1. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Anais Nin 2. “There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Aristotle 4. “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side…
Warren Buffett reigns supreme as the greatest investor in history, with a personal fortune of around US$132 billion. Many years ago I learned that if you want to succeed in business or investing and get rich, it pays to study Buffett. And the great news is Buffett is happy to share his knowledge. Over the…
Early season auction markets remained clearly in favour of sellers in most capitals, although clearance rates were generally lower compared to the previous week’s results. The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 71.0% over the past week, which was lower than the 75.3% reported over the previous week but higher than…
Have you ever noticed that the more you wait for the perfect moment to make your next move, the less clarity you seem to have? It happens to investors at all levels – from beginners buying their first property to sophisticated players expanding multimillion-dollar portfolios. And funnily enough, the ones with the most experience often…
