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Who will buy my property? That’s the question you should be asking yourself if you want to create longer-term wealth through property investing. Sure, property markets in many parts of Australia are booming, but this too shall pass. Although growth will continue for the next few years, all property upturns set the stage for the…
Australia’s property market is facing a new and growing threat—one that can’t be ignored by investors, insurers, or homeowners. According to the Climate Council’s latest report, At Our Front Door: Escalating Climate Risks for Aussies Homes, climate change is no longer a distant concern; it’s already impacting property values, insurance affordability, and the viability of…
What drives you to build wealth? If I deposited $10 million in your bank account today, what would you do differently tomorrow? Do you think money will solve any (or all) of your “problems” and/or fulfil all your dreams? The answers to these questions will reveal how you think about money. And how you think…
Imagine waking up every day for the past five years and discovering your home just earned you over $1,000 in the last 24 hours. For homeowners in nearly 20 Australian suburbs, that wasn’t fantasy; it was actually reality. Recent data from PropTrack has highlighted an astonishing trend: nearly 200 suburbs across the country saw median…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
For much of the 20th century, there was a widely accepted social contract: each generation would be better off than the one before it. Parents worked hard so their kids could go further, financially, socially, and personally. And for decades, that deal held true. But today’s younger Australians, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, are wondering…
The Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has publicly acknowledged that both state and federal budgets are under unsustainable pressure. He’s been clear that achieving budget sustainability cannot be done without both raising taxes and cutting spending. Chalmers has also spoken about the need to reduce our reliance on income taxes. Australia absolutely needs tax reform – reform that supports economic…
The property market is getting a fresh shot of adrenaline. According to new ABS Lending Indicator data, compiled by Canstar, the average new loan size for Australian owner-occupiers has hit a record high of $678,000, up $18,000 in just three months. That’s effectively an extra $198 a day in borrowing power added over the June…
The ABS June 2025 building approvals data reveals a dynamic shift in the property landscape, offering fresh opportunities for both homebuilders and investors. With total dwelling approvals jumping 11.9% month-on-month to 17,076, and a striking 27.4% rise year-on-year, the market is showing renewed momentum –particularly in the multi-unit sector. Source: ABS Private sector dwellings excluding…
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What happens when the Great Australian Dream becomes a financial nightmare? In 2025, buying your first home in Australia has become less of a rite of passage and more of a high-stakes gamble. Record-high deposits, sky-high property prices, and mortgage repayments eating up more than 30% of many buyers’ income – it’s no wonder almost…
