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Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. Today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss why we can’t keep separating housing policy from migration policy….

In what’s being described as an explosive move, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come out swinging against property tax concessions, backing reforms that could fundamentally change the way investors approach real estate in this country. They propose to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts to just one investment property…

In July, Brisbane’s dwelling values saw a healthy increase, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s strongest-performing capital city markets. While the monthly pace eased slightly from June, the overall trend remains firmly positive. Brisbane dwelling values rose 0.7% in July, a slight easing from the 0.9% rise in June. Tim Lawless This consistent…

Urban planning in Australia is often built on shaky assumptions. Myths perpetuate. This post covers three such urban myths. Myth 1 – Higher densities mean less traffic The theory is that higher densities around existing public transport networks will see a lift in public transport use and fewer cars on the road. Public transport accounts…

The Sydney property market is charting a course of steady, if modest, growth, but a deepening affordability crisis is creating a two‑speed market that’s pushing houses further out of reach. Sydney’s dwelling values continued their upward trend in July, posting a 0.6% rise. This marks a period of sustained growth, holding steady from the previous month….

According to my Rich Habits Study, one of the reasons the wealthy accumulated so much wealth was due to the fact that they worked more hours than those who were not rich. Here’s some of the data: 44% of the wealthy worked 11 hours more each week than the non-rich. 86% of the wealthy who…

The Australian housing market has continued its steady recovery, recording its sixth consecutive month of growth in July 2025. While the pace has moderated, the underlying factors of tight supply and the prospect of lower interest rates are providing a solid foundation for property values nationwide. The national picture: a balancing act of forces The…

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