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The cleanup is underway in northern Queensland following the latest flooding catastrophe to hit the state. More than 7,000 insurance claims have already been lodged, most of them for inundated homes and other structures. The Queensland floods are a reminder that climate-induced natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe in Australia. Recent reports have…
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One of the most common debates in cafes all around the world comes down to two of its most consumed products – Coffee vs. Tea. Yet whether you are the executive indulging in your 3rd espresso by 11 am or the health-minded yogi who swears only by the benefits of tea, the differences between the…
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Let me ask you a question… With the benefit of hindsight and knowing what you know now if you had the opportunity to do so, would you have bought an investment property 40 years ago? I bet your answer would be yes realising that the median property price…
In a world where change seems to be the only constant, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Technology evolves at lightning speed, economic trends shift unpredictably, and the media bombards us with stories of disruption. But here’s the thing: amid all this chaos, there are certain principles that never change. These timeless truths can anchor us,…
Women are set to be the primary beneficiaries of Australia’s intergenerational wealth transfer, claiming about 65% of nearly $5 trillion by 2034, a groundbreaking report by JBWere published in the AFR reveals. This shift is fueled by factors such as longevity—women generally outlive men—and evolving divorce outcomes. Additionally, the ‘older daughter effect’ plays a significant role,…
At the end of last year, the headlines screamed of falling migration numbers, but don’t be fooled—this is no breather for Australia’s housing market. If anything, it’s just a reminder of the storm brewing beneath the surface. For the first time since our borders reopened in late 2021, Australia’s annual net overseas migration has fallen…
Uncapped income, a plethora of potentially profitable properties at your fingertips and a flash car. What’s not to love about being a real estate selling agent? It’s no surprise many property investors, at some stage in their lives, have considered becoming selling agents. Probably because much of their time is spent searching for properties, inspecting…
One of the hardest aspects of property investing isn’t locating the perfect property or securing a good loan. It’s something deceptively simple but challenging: having a sound strategic plan and then sticking to your plan. In an era of social media and reality TV, it’s easy to be tempted by flashy short-term gains, but here’s…
Did you know that some Australian suburbs are undergoing a generational revolution? Across the country, certain neighbourhoods are seeing a dynamic transformation as younger residents move in, reshaping the cultural and economic fabric of these areas. This “generation shift” isn’t just about demographics—it’s about how housing trends, infrastructure, and urban planning are redefining the places…
Australia’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years in the December quarter, boosted by an improvement in household spending and stronger exports. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ national accounts report today said the economy grew by 0.6% in the quarter. It attributed this to “modest growth […] broadly across the economy […] supported…
