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Australian housing values rose by 0.6% in June, marking a fifth straight month of growth following the -0.3% dip seen between November and January. Monthly gains were recorded across almost every broad region of Australia, with Hobart (-0.2%), the only capital city or rest-of-state region to see a month-on-month fall. The June quarter saw national…
Let me let you in on a little secret… Most property buyers think negotiation is just about haggling over price. But as someone who’s been in the property game for decades, I can tell you—it’s not even close. There’s so much more to the negotiation process than meets the eye. In fact, there are layers…
If you’ve been following the Australian property market over the years, you’ll know that once upon a time, a $1 million price tag on a house was a badge of exclusivity. It meant prestige, prime location, and a level of luxury that few could attain. But today that price point has become surprisingly common across…
It’s been nearly 12 years since I wrote this blog about the age pension and when it might be changed or abolished. A lot has happened since that time, and we are now in 2025, just a year before the first of the big changes mentioned in that article. The headline was a bit of an…
National home prices have surged over June, reflecting the significant impact of RBA interest rate cuts in February and May on affordability and market confidence. The national capital city median house price was up strongly by 1.0% over the June quarter to $1,198,912 compared to the May quarter, according to the latest data from My…
For decades, Sydney and Melbourne have dominated the conversation when it comes to property investment in Australia. They’ve been the go-to markets for capital growth, perceived as safe, stable, and predictably lucrative. But the Australian Property Institute (API) has just released its inaugural Valuation Report, and it turns that long-held belief on its head. This…
We’ve all been watching interest rates rise steadily over the last couple of years. Sure, they’re on the way down now, but many homeowners are still feeling the pressure and there’s a group that’s been hit especially hard: new mortgage holders. A recent analysis by PropTrack has put some eye-watering numbers behind what we already…
Warren Buffett is obviously incredibly successful. He’s probably the most successful investor of modern times, having built his wealth long-term to over US $136 billion, making him one of the richest men in America. Let’s check out 10 intelligent and inspiring lessons and quotes on investing from one of the world’s wealthiest people. 1. One…
While mortgage arrears have risen from record lows, the portion of borrowers falling behind on their repayments remains well below 2% of the Australian loan book. APRA data measuring the proportion of borrowers who are overdue or impaired on their mortgage repayments ticked slightly higher through the March quarter, from 1.64% in Q4 2024 to 1.68%…
How often have you thought to yourself, if only I had more money, life would be that much simpler? Do you feel like you never have enough? Are you constantly spending your salary the day it lands in your account and then eagerly waiting for the next payday so your stocks are replenished and you…
