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Housing has become one of the defining issues of the 2025 Federal Election. As affordability worsens and rental markets remain tight, the question of how to support Australians into secure, affordable housing has rightly become central to both major parties’ campaigns. Both major parties have released policies aimed at improving access to home ownership, particularly…
Australia’s headline inflation rate held steady at a four-year low of 2.4% in the March quarter, according to official data, adding to the case for a cut in interest rates at the next Reserve Bank board meeting in May. A key measure of underlying inflation closely watched by the RBA fell to 2.9%, returning to…
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Welcome to another episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast. Now let me ask you… have you felt like the sky is falling lately? Between confusion about interest rates, scary headlines, rollercoaster stock prices and continued uncertainty in the property markets, it’s no wonder so many investors are feeling rattled right now. But here’s the thing—this…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index recorded a third straight month of growth in April, with dwelling values up 0.3% to a new record high. The rise in values has added approximately $2,720 to the median value of an Australian dwelling over the month. Home values rose across every capital city, ranging from a 1.1% gain…
Imagine stepping into a time machine and heading back to 2015. Petrol was just $1.20 a litre, a decent coffee cost $4, and you could fill a trolley at the supermarket without flinching. Fast-forward to today and, while inflation has taken a noticeable bite out of our daily budgets, there are still some parts of…
Have you ever wondered what the real fix for Australia’s housing crisis might look like? Well, buckle up because it might not be what you expect. Here’s a bold assertion that’s bound to stir up some debate: the only way to truly resolve our housing crisis is for house prices to rise. Yes, you heard…
You’ve probably noticed the headlines predicting doom and gloom — again. Recession whispers are growing louder, with interest rate falls, global uncertainty, and consumer stress dominating the news. But are we really headed for a recession here in Australia? According to Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, the answer is a reassuring no. And I…
National home prices continued to rise in April, fuelled particularly by lower interest rates, which improved affordability and supported buyer confidence. According to the latest data from My Housing Market, the national capital city median house price increased by 0.8% to $1,177,737 in the April quarter compared to the March quarter. The April increase was…
Interested in knowing how others became successful? Then why not ask successful people what they’d wished they’d been told when they were younger. That’s exactly what I did with these seven successful property professionals and here’s what they said. Brett Warren – National Director Property – Metropole 1. Invest in yourself first Your best investment…
Are we about to make it even harder for Australians to own a home? Just when you thought the path to homeownership couldn’t get any tougher, a new proposal from the Greens Party threatens to push that dream even further out of reach for many Australians. In a recent proposal, Adam Bandt, leader of the…
