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As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days. Labor will expand access to their Help to Buy and Home Guarantee schemes by either raising or removing…
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Adelaide’s housing market continues its impressive growth streak, recording substantial value increases and remaining one of Australia’s standout property markets, according to CoreLogic’s latest April 2025 update. Adelaide home values have shown strong and consistent gains: March 2025: +0.8% increase, the second-highest gain among capital cities. Total growth over 24 months: 25.6%, adding approximately $169,000…
If you’re trying to make sense of what’s happening in the Australian property market right now, you’re not alone. With so many conflicting headlines, economic updates, and so-called “experts” offering clickbait opinions, it can feel overwhelming, even for seasoned investors. That’s why each month I cut through the noise and bring you the latest median…
![[PODCAST] Will the Federal Election Really Shake Up the Property Market? Let’s Bust Some Myths | Dr. Nicola Powell](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MY-podcast-588_The-latest-house-price-forecasts-with_Nicola_Powell-270x200.jpg)
In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the current state of the housing market with Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics. We explore the impact of federal elections on housing predictions, the effects of political uncertainty, and the concept of Solomon’s Paradox in decision-making. Our conversation also delves into the…
Over the past month leading up to 12 April 2025, rental prices across Australia’s capital city asking rents rose marginally, up by 0.2%. This slight rise continues the trend of a national slowdown in rental growth, which has been a phenomenon since the start of 2024. In Sydney, dwelling rents rose faster than the capital…
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Brisbane’s housing market continues its impressive run, marking its 26th consecutive month of growth in March 2025. However, recent trends suggest the pace of value increases is moderating, influenced by affordability constraints and shifting market dynamics. Brisbane home values showed consistent yet slowing growth: March 2025: +0.4% Quarterly Growth (Q1 2025): +0.9%, adding approximately $8,340…
The rich are not necessarily happier than normal folk all the time, but I bet they are happier more often. That’s because money does make a difference in people’s lives. It removes a lot of our worries and allows us more time to spend with our families or on activities that make us happy. I’ve…
When Brisbane won the right to host the 2032 Olympics, most people saw it as a sporting milestone. But savvy property investors saw something else entirely — the beginning of a new long term property cycle fuelled by infrastructure, urban renewal, and global attention. And it’s already happening. We’ve seen this before — and we…
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Sydney’s property market has shown clear signs of recovery over recent months, driven largely by improving sentiment and a gradual easing of interest rates. According to CoreLogic’s latest data for April 2025, the city’s housing market is experiencing cautious optimism. After experiencing a decline of 2.2% from October 2024 to January 2025, Sydney housing values…
![[PODCAST] The Property Investor’s Guide to Mortgage Mastery | Hung Chuy](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MY-podcast-664-Strategic_financing_Hung-Chuy-270x200.jpg)
In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the intricacies of property investment and finance with expert Hung Chuy. We explore the importance of mindset, the role of brokers, and the complexities of managing a property portfolio. Key topics include understanding interest rates, debt recycling, and the unique challenges of commercial property financing….
