Which dynamics predict future property performance? Despite the obvious importance of making accurate property market forecasts, the industry is rife with ineffective and even inaccurate prediction methods. So let’s look at the three key dynamics that predict which way prices are likely to move. Experts utilise many different performance theories and metrics to make their…
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In the world of property investment, a troubling phenomenon often rears its head: the Dunning-Kruger Effect. You see.. when it comes to money, seemingly rational people don’t always act rationally. We are subject to cognitive biases. Let me explain… In 1999, psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger published research finding that people with limited knowledge…
National home prices lifted 0.18% to a new peak in June, according to PropTrack’s National Home Price Index, despite recording the slowest pace of monthly growth since December 2022. According to PropTrack’s data, with housing supply unable to meet demand, national home prices have cycled through 18 consecutive months of growth to hit a fresh…
As a seasoned property investor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the intricate dance of the property markets. Over the years I’ve come to appreciate that property investing is a complex affair and despite all the podcasts, blogs, webinars and so-called “advisors” the fact is that most investors fail to achieve the financial freedom they are looking for….
Australia’s housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election. As I see it, the fierce battle over housing is set to intensify and define the next federal election as Labor, the Coalition and the Greens target a growing cohort of voters who believe they’ve been…
The nation’s biggest home lender, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has upgraded its house price forecasts aligning with the optimistic outlook shared by the other big banks. Only a few months ago in May, the CBA revised its original forecast that home values would fall 6 per cent this year, instead suggesting that prices will gain 3…
The topic of inheritance is often shrouded in a cloud of complexity and misconception. Many people think that sophisticated estate planning tools like testamentary trusts are only for the wealthy elite. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. With rising divorce rates and the increasing complexity of modern families, testamentary trusts and other estate…
Yes, you read it right, 1.2 million homes in the next five years. The headlines have been filled with the Australian Labor Party’s ambitious plan, but if you look closely, the numbers just don’t add up. The Grand Mirage Firstly, let’s clear the misconception: the government isn’t going to lay down the bricks and mortar…
Three of the big banks, CBA, Westpac and ANZ, believe the cash rate has already peaked at 4.10 per cent, with only NAB expecting one more hike later this year. CBA, Westpac and NAB economic teams updated their cash rate forecasts on the back of yesterday’s RBA Board meeting, with changes to both the expected…
I’d like to share how I’ll be investing in 2023. In fact, this is how our team at Metropole will be helping our clients invest in property in 2023. Whether you’re new to the game or you’ve already built a property portfolio you’ll probably benefit from what I’m about to share, because even though each…