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Nationally, housing affordability has deteriorated badly since the pandemic. Cotality data shows home values are up 46.8% in the past 5 years. The median dwelling value has gone from 6.4 times, to almost 8 times median household income. Median rent across Australia has reached $672 per week, with rent values up 43.8% in the past…
Australia’s home value growth hits the fastest pace in over two years as national dwelling values surged 1.1% in October, marking the strongest monthly gain since June 2023 and pushing the annual growth rate to 6.1%. This clear upturn has been gathering momentum since the first rate cut in February, confirming a new cycle of…
The RBA Board voted to keep the cash rate on hold at 3.6% in November, breaking the 2025 trend of quarterly cuts. The decision came as no surprise following the September inflation report, with trimmed-mean inflation – the RBA’s ‘core’ measure which they try to get in the 2-3% target band – jumping to 3.0%…
Success and wealth don’t just happen by chance. For many, the drive to achieve greatness stems from powerful motivators that ignite ambition and fuel persistence. Drawing from a mix of psychological insights, real-world examples, and research on my studies, this article explores the top five factors that inspire ordinary individuals to chase extraordinary outcomes. These…
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If you’ve been wondering whether Australia’s housing boom still has legs, or if we’ve already hit the peak of this cycle, then today’s episode will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for. Because, according toDr Andrew Wilson, home prices across our capital cities accelerated again in October — marking the strongest monthly growth in…
National home prices rose 0.6% in October, extending the upswing to a tenth straight month and lifting values 7.5% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual pace since May 2024, according to PropTrack. PropTrack data shows that the housing upswing has gained momentum and home prices have hit a new record high. National…
It’s nearly Melbourne Cup time, but there’s a race of much greater significance to property investors – it’s this year’s Housing Market Cup. You’ve studied the form, got some tips from mates at work and heard about a lucky few who really cleaned up, but will you be backing the winner of this year’s Housing…
We often talk about Australia’s retirement system being one of the best in the world, underpinned by compulsory superannuation, the age pension, and voluntary savings. But the latest HILDA survey reminds us that the real wealth divide in retirement isn’t about how much super you’ve got – it’s about whether you own your home. The…
“All things are difficult before they are easy.” – Thomas Fuller The path towards success is like climbing a never-ending flight of stairs. Each step is another obstacle to overcome. Each step is another mistake to learn from. With each step, another closed door opened. It requires a warrior mindset. When you have a warrior…
The pace of growth in Australian home values accelerated in October, rising by 1.1%, the fastest monthly gain since June 2023. Momentum has been building in the rate of housing value growth since the first rate cut in February, pushing the annual pace of growth to 6.1% nationally. Before the February rate cut, housing conditions…
