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While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. More than half of those who buy an investment property sell up in the first 5 years and only around 20,000 investors have joined the 1% club who own…
Capital city auction markets have generally improved over the first full week of July although clearance rates remain relatively subdued in most capitals from typically low winter listings. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, July 11th 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 580 58.3%…
Migration has become one of the most emotional issues in Australia. And frankly, that’s understandable. Many Australians are dealing with higher rents, a shortage of homes, congested roads, pressure on schools and hospitals, and the feeling that population growth has run ahead of planning. So when people hear someone say Australia should offer more permanent…
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Brisbane has quietly become one of Australia’s most exciting property stories — a city transforming from the underdog of the east coast into a powerhouse of growth, lifestyle, and opportunity. While Sydney and Melbourne often steal the headlines, Brisbane has been outperforming expectation delivering steady, sustainable growth, and it’s not slowing down. With record migration,…
Are you considering Commercial Property as a means to create wealth? It has been relatively untouched by the changes to the Federal Budget, and for some investors, commercial property has become the latest “must-have” investment. With stronger rental yields, tenants paying many of the outgoings, and growing media attention, it’s easy to understand why more…
Something strange is happening in the first home buyer market right now, and it’s the exact opposite of what Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised when he handed down his budget back in May. Instead of young Australians rushing through the door that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes were supposed to open for them, the…
Australia isn’t seeing a US-style “boomer upsizing” surge, but the impact is similar. Older households are holding onto family homes longer, limiting resale supply. Combined with school catchment demand and “right-sizing” buyers, this creates a persistent squeeze in prime suburbs, keeping prices firm despite emerging broader market softness. In the USA In America, the story…
If you’re feeling uncertain about the property market right now, you’re not alone. Many property investors I speak with are in the same boat – bombarded by conflicting information and unsure about the next steps. They’re concerned about high interest rates, the tax changes in the budget, and languishing property prices. The challenges you’re facing…
Domain’s June 2026 Rental Report confirms what many tenants, landlords and property managers have been feeling on the ground: Australia’s rental market remains tight, but it is no longer moving in one uniform direction. According to Domain, combined capital city house rents re-accelerated in the June quarter, rising by $20, while unit rents increased by…
If you’ve wandered down the cereal aisle recently, you might have noticed something peculiar. Between the giant, value-packed boxes of Home Brand Cereals and the small, premium gourmet granolas, there’s a glaring gap where Weet-Bix, the staple breakfast of middle-class Australia, once took pride of place. Those mid-sized boxes, the ones we grew up with,…
