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Are you looking to buy a property at auction any time soon? The property auction scene in Australia can be both exhilarating and daunting. It’s a high-stakes game where understanding the psychology at play can be the difference between securing your dream property at a fair price or walking away disappointed at losing out. As…
Some buyers’ agents promote investing in more affordable locations (i.e. outer suburbs). I can understand why some investors might be attracted to follow their advice. But it’s not until you delve into the theory and evidence that it becomes blatantly obvious that such investments have a high probability of underperforming. Here’s an example I saw…
If you want to understand what’s happening in our housing markets around Australia, Domain has just released its latest house price report. The report revealed that annual property price increases have slowed to their lowest levels since September 2023, as changing market conditions are expected to reshape the market as we head into the new year and autumn…
What’s next for Australia’s housing market? As we step into 2025, many Australians are asking how the property market will evolve amidst shifting economic tides. With interest rates, population growth, and housing supply under the spotlight, understanding the key forces at play is essential for homeowners, investors, and policymakers alike. Cameron Kusher, Director of Economic…
Is the rental crisis finally easing, or is this just a temporary pause? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the rental market—or trying to find a place to live—you’ll know that the past few years have been exceptionally tough for renters. Surging rents, scarce availability, and intense competition have defined the landscape. But now,…
This week is part 2 of our 3-part series on The Seasons of Life. In Part One of the series, I stated: a) That life is about constant, predictable patterns of change. b) For all of us, the only constant factor is our feelings and attitudes toward life. c) We as human beings have the power…
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It’s a popular catchphrase among politicians and policymakers: “Build more apartments, and we’ll solve the housing crisis.” It sounds simple—almost too simple. And that’s because it is! The idea that just increasing supply, particularly through apartment construction, will make housing affordable fails to grasp the true complexities of Australia’s housing market. In reality, building more…
Have you ever wondered what really drives our housing markets? Put simply…the dynamics of Australia’s property market are intricately tied to buyer and seller sentiment, influencing not just the number of listings and transactions but also property price trends. In fact, the latest realestate.com.au Residential Audience Pulse Survey provided insights into current market sentiment, highlighting…
Money regrets – we all have some. We’ve all made financial decisions we would ‘undo’ given half a chance. It might be the under-performing property we wished we’d passed on or that great property we wish we had really chased. Given how important financial skills are to navigating life, and the fact that schools don’t…
It is virtually impossible to become successful with a negative mindset. Negativity puts the emotional centres of the brain in control while shutting down the logical/analytical centres of the brain. When you make decisions using the emotional centers of the brain, those decisions are always bad decisions. And decisions made out of Fear, are always…
