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It’s always fascinating to explore how property prices might move over the coming year. While short-term price fluctuations aren’t particularly relevant for long-term investors, this kind of analysis can be incredibly useful for those planning to sell or buy property in 2025. Last week, I joined James Kirby on The Australian’s finance podcast to dive into this…
The year 2025 marks the beginning of a new generation, in Generation Beta. Simply put, Generation Beta is defined as those born between 2025 and 2039. Generation Beta will be born from 2025 to 2039 By 2035 they will make up 16% of the global population They will be the children of younger Gen Ys…
As we step into 2025, the economic landscape is shifting. Pandemic-driven trends like high inflation and overseas migration are easing. The RBA cash rate might finally drop, with lending policies playing a role in how this impacts the market. Unemployment is set to rise, but those with secure jobs will enjoy higher real incomes. Residential…
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I’m often asked what I would do differently if I could live my investing journey all over again. I’ve certainly made my fair share of mistakes along the way and paid huge “learning fees” because of them. However, instead of being defeated, I learned from each error and moved forward a little bit wiser. If…
What’s ahead for our housing markets in 2025? Clearly, residential real estate has defied the many doomsday forecasts made over the last few years, having moved through the bottom of its cyclical downturn in early 2023 and experiencing an overall strong recovery since. However, national home prices fell by 0.17% over the month of December,…
Is Australia on track to meet its housing goals? Well, the latest data says…not quite. According to the latest PropTrack New Homes Report (January 2025), while there’s been some progress, we’re still falling short of the ambitious 1.2 million new homes target set under the National Housing Accord. Karen Dellow, Senior Data Analyst at PropTrack, …
Have you ever wondered what Australia will look like in a decade? You might be surprised by what’s coming. This year, the United Nations projected that the world’s population would peak in 2084 at 10.3 billion people before falling due to the global decline in fertility. However, the recently released 2024 Australian Population Statement shows…
Wouldn’t it be great to know how our property markets are going to perform this year? However my many years as a property investor have taught me not to try too hard to predict our markets year by year, but instead to take a long-term view, then allow for cycles around this long-term trend and…
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Today, I chat with Ray White’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, about her 10 predictions for our property markets for 2025 One or two of these may surprise you. Takeaways 2024 was a surprisingly strong year for property markets. Interest rates are expected to decrease in 2025. Established property values need to increase in value to…
Did you know that if you fail to conduct regular inspections at a rental property, it can lead to an insurance claim denial? Obviously, owning an investment property is a big deal—it’s not just a source of income but a key step toward building long-term wealth. But let’s be honest: being a landlord comes with…
