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What if I told you that Australia’s property market is about to enter a phase we haven’t seen in years, a phase driven not just by interest rates, but by a wave of government policy, shifting affordability lines, and a surprising surge in first-home buyer activity? According to Domain’s Forecast Report 2026, the next 18…
Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It confirms the recovery is tracking forward but without strong momentum. Still, figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth was at a two-year high of 2.1%. That’s just above…
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Have you noticed how the Australian property market keeps defying the pessimists? Every time someone says prices have to fall, the market seems to tap them on the shoulder and say, “Not so fast.” Well, the latest November home price report is out, and it paints a very clear picture: Australia’s housing markets are still…
Every so often, a headline flashes across the media warning that Australia is “becoming a nation of renters.” It’s dramatic. It’s clickable. And it taps into a very real anxiety among Australians, especially younger ones, who feel homeownership drifting further out of reach. But as with most sweeping claims about the property market, the truth…
Most days, I go into battle. My enemy is time and my problem is that I have too much I want and need to do, and not enough hours to do it all. Sound familiar? When I was first starting out, I didn’t think of time management as a skill. I simply had a lot…
National home prices rose 0.5% in November and are now 8.7% higher than a year ago, the fastest annual growth since mid-2022, according to PropTrack. Momentum has firmed throughout 2025, but stretched affordability means growth remains well below the 20-30% annual gains seen in past booms. Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack said: “Lower interest rates, increased borrowing…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index rose another 1.0% in November, marking the third month in a row where Australian home values have increased by one per cent or more. However, the pace of growth is moderating, coming down from 1.1% in October. Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest median property…
If you’re feeling uncertain about the property market right now, you’re not alone. Many property investors I speak with are in the same boat – bombarded by conflicting information and unsure about the next steps. The challenges you’re facing are real, but they don’t have to hold you back. Here are some common obstacles you…
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Negotiating is a part of living; we do it all the time. When you walk down a crowded street, you negotiate the path you take. A couple negotiates their relationship before and during marriage. Although you may not realise what’s happening, for example, you take out the garbage tonight and I will do the dishes. …
Home prices have continued to surge through spring with most capitals recording strong prices growth for both houses and units. The national capital city median house price surged by 1.3% over the November quarter to $1,270,561 compared to the October quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing Market. Annual national house prices are now…
