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Australia is likely heading for a federal election in May 2025, and as always, housing affordability will be a major talking point. Sadly, these discussions often end up more about rhetoric than effective policy change. However, at some point, a solution will have to be found. For property investors, who typically hold assets for decades, it’s important…
Rich Dad, Poor Dad was one of the first books I ever read on finances. I figured out about the book through a network marketing business I was involved with, though that didn’t really end well. I enjoyed the book. I felt like it changed my mindset – mostly the way I thought about money and college,…
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The election already feels like old news. The campaign ads are off the air, the polling booths are packed away, and the headlines have moved on to the next big story. But make no mistake—what happened at the ballot box is going to shape our property markets for years to come. In this episode of…
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Perth’s housing market continues its steady growth trajectory, highlighting moderate gains and evolving market dynamics amidst broader economic uncertainty. Perth housing values recorded increased momentum in April: April 2025: +0.4%, the highest monthly gain in six months March 2025: +0.3% Annual Growth: 10%, the slowest pace since August 2023 Perth housing market trends Timeframe Property…
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy. The bank lowered the cash rate target by 0.25%, from 4.1% to 3.85%, saying inflation is expected to remain in the target…
Today’s 25 basis point cut to the cash rate marks a further shift toward more accommodative monetary policy. With both headline and core inflation now within the RBA’s 2—3% target range —and no signs of a wage-price breakout despite ongoing tightness in the labour market — the RBA’s decision to lower rates for the second time…
If you had $1 million to spend on property investment in Australia today, where would you invest it? What location would you buy in, and why? And what about if you only have $500,000 to invest? Where is the best place to buy an investment for this budget? What are the top 10 hotspots now…
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In today show Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss a topic that won’t stay out of the news this year with the federal election coming up — house prices. Whether they’re climbing to new heights or stabilising, the property market has ripple effects that impact us all. But here’s the big question we discuss today: When…
![Adelaide housing market update [video] | May 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adelaide-270x200.jpg)
Adelaide’s housing market continues to show resilience, although the pace of growth has moderated notably. The recent economic and political uncertainties have somewhat tempered the previously robust market conditions. Adelaide home values experienced moderate growth in recent months: April 2025: +0.3%, down significantly from March’s +0.7% Annual Growth: +9.8%, the first single-digit annual growth since…
Trade wars. Tumbling share markets. Recession fears. The news is full of red flags, but experienced investors know that opportunity often hides behind uncertainty. And this time, the catalyst for the next move in Australia’s housing market might just be found in Donald Trump’s latest tariff tantrums. They might just set the stage for the…
