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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may have pulled off something few thought possible—bringing inflation back within the target band while unemployment remains historically low. But don’t be fooled into thinking the hard part is over. In fact, the real challenges are just beginning, according to analysis by Westpac.  A remarkable (but fragile) success story…

When you’re overly focused on the future and always want to accomplish more, it’s very difficult to be happy today. After all, it is never enough. I see many people who want more, who want to have a better life. And it’s not just more money or more properties. Some want more degrees or academic…

Auction clearance rates are surging, buyer activity is heating up even in the middle of winter – all signs that our markets are gathering momentum. One of the best indicators of future property prices is auction market clearance rates, and over the weekend, we had the highest preliminary clearance rate in a year, showing the…

Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone — and you’re certainly not too late. Melbourne has posted four consecutive months of home price growth so far in 2025. This represents a notable turnaround as Melbourne property prices fell in most months of 2024. Melbourne continues to rank as one of Australia’s most…

Where is the Australian property market heading? With so much noise and confusion in the media, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really happening. Every week, headlines scream conflicting messages — some warn of falling house prices, others claim we’re in the midst of another boom. But savvy investors know the truth lies not…

Brisbane has quietly but powerfully emerged from the shadows of Sydney and Melbourne and proven itself as a property market heavyweight. While the southern capitals tend to grab many of the headlines, Brisbane real estate has delivered solid, sustainable growth over the last few years and it’s still going strong. Now, with population surging, infrastructure…

Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…

If you’re feeling like it’s getting harder to get ahead financially, you’re not imagining things. While incomes have inched up slowly, property values, and by extension, household wealth, have skyrocketed. The playing field isn’t just uneven anymore—it’s tilting sharply toward those who already own assets. You see…in the grand theatre of Australian prosperity, we’ve just…

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