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Politicians’ Property Portfolios: Do They Have A Conflict of Interest in Australia’s Housing Crisis?
Politicians’ Property Portfolios: Do They Have A Conflict of Interest in Australia’s Housing Crisis?
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s purchase of a  $4.3 million cliffside “holiday home” last year raised the ire of voters, but he isn’t the only politician with an enviable property portfolio. With nearly half of Australia’s federal politicians owning multiple properties, many Aussies are questioning whether those tasked with solving the housing crisis are instead profiting…

Everything you need to know about the state of Australia’s property markets in 20 charts – April 2025
Everything you need to know about the state of Australia’s property markets in 20 charts – April 2025
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Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from CoreLogic paints an interesting picture. Australia’s housing market has seen national home values surge 39.1% over the past five years, adding approximately $230,000 to the median dwelling value, according to CoreLogic. While significant, looking at historical data…

Sydney property market forecast for 2025. Is it a good time to invest in Sydney?
Sydney property market forecast for 2025. Is it a good time to invest in Sydney?
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Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…

Housing affordability across the federal electorates
Housing affordability across the federal electorates
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Housing has emerged as a pivotal issue in the upcoming federal election, with housing policies taking centre stage in the political debate and dominating discussion among voters. And rightly so. An imbalance between housing supply and demand, alongside cost-of-living pressures, high interest rates and low savings has pushed the cost of owning or renting a…

Is this the beginning of the property supercycle?
Is this the beginning of the property supercycle?
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After a turbulent few years in the Australian property market, we’re now seeing a consistent pattern emerge—price growth has continued for the third month in a row. According to Ray White’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, property prices will continue to increase. She explains: “The biggest driver of this price growth continues to be a lack…

The baby boom in seven charts
The baby boom in seven charts
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The baby boom was a period that saw a surge in birth rates alongside a dramatic decline in death rates due to advances in medicine and public health. This combination led to rapid population growth in many high-income countries, which influenced their societies for generations. However, many other aspects of the baby boom are less…

[PODCAST] Dump or Double Down? Knowing When to Sell Your Underperforming Investment | Stuart Wemyss
[PODCAST] Dump or Double Down? Knowing When to Sell Your Underperforming Investment | Stuart Wemyss
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In today’s podcast, Stuart Wemyss and I discuss the complexities of managing underperforming property investments, and how to decide when and if you should sell your property. We explore everything from the emotional traps that can cloud our judgment to strategic considerations like tax implications and portfolio rebalancing.  Takeaways Investing is a long-term journey, often…

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