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According to Cotality, since its daily index began at the start of 2010, Melbourne house values have risen by around 4% p.a., which is only about 1.3% p.a. above inflation. But of course, not every property has delivered such a mediocre result. That begs the real question: which types of properties have outperformed over this period, and what…
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Market Room Live, where I delve into the complexities of the property market and the recent bombshell federal budget’s impact. This discussion, featuring insights into current trends and future predictions, is essential for anyone interested in navigating the evolving landscape of real estate investment in Australia. Understanding the Federal…
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make better financial decisions than others or why some investors consistently build wealth while others get stuck making the same costly mistakes? It’s easy to blame external factors such as market downturns, interest rates, or bad luck. But in my mind, the biggest may be you!…
For decades, Australia’s housing market has been powered by a dependable demographic conveyor belt. People pair up, get married, start families, need more space, trade up, and eventually downsize. That tidy progression created suburbs, justified infrastructure, and underwrote a century of housing supply assumptions. But the engine room of household formation is changing – quietly,…
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New York stands out as the world’s leading billionaire birthplace, but it’s far from the only global hub shaping extreme wealth. Across Asia, cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai also rank among the top origins of the world’s richest individuals. This world map highlights the cities around the world where at least 10 billionaires…
Australia’s property markets have moved into a more complicated phase. At the beginning of the year, many investors were expecting 2026 to be another strong year for property, driven by tight supply, rising incomes, and the ongoing shortage of accommodation in many parts of the country. But as we move through the year, the story…
Have you noticed how impatient we’ve become? We can’t wait for a webpage to load. We get annoyed if a coffee takes four minutes. And yet somehow, we expect building wealth – real, life-changing wealth – to happen quickly. That’s why Warren Buffett nailed it when he said something along the lines of: “The stock…
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Australia’s property markets are still rising, but the cracks are starting to show. Not the type of cracks that suggest a collapse, but the type that tell us the next stage of the cycle will reward careful, strategic investors and punish those chasing yesterday’s hot spots. According to Domain’s latest House Price Report, most capital…
Do you want more money? Most Australians do. Most Australians earn enough to build real wealth, yet so few actually do – and the reason is rarely dramatic. Somewhere along the way, most people pick up money habits that quietly work against them, and the frustrating part is that better habits aren’t complicated. They’re just…
SQM Research released its latest data on residential rental property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate rose to 1.2% in April 2026, up from 1.0% in March. The total number of residential vacancies increased to 35,258 dwellings, reflecting a moderate rise in available rental stock across several capital cities. Despite the monthly increase, vacancy…
