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Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) paints an interesting picture. The big news this month is the total value of Australian residential real estate has hit a new milestone over $12 million, doubling in value in the last decade. Also,…
For decades, we’ve been told to fear a population explosion, that there are too many people on the planet – straining our resources, overcrowding our cities, and destroying the environment. But what if the real problem of the future isn’t too many people… but too few? It’s a fascinating shift in thinking, and one that…
Imagine a world where Australians could work just four days a week, without a pay cut, without a drop in productivity, and still deliver the same results. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Yet mounting evidence from around the world shows that the four-day workweek isn’t just a feel-good idea; it may…
“Our AI research uncovers hidden suburbs other investors don’t know about.” Sound familiar? It’s the latest marketing pitch from a wave of buyer’s agents across Australia. A promise of exclusive insights, powered by artificial intelligence, designed to give you a competitive edge in today’s property market. But here’s the inconvenient truth: When everyone’s using 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…
Australia’s property markets are on the move again. After a period of fragmented property price growth and cautious sentiment, recent developments have brought momentum back into the picture. The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered three interest rate cuts this year lowering the official cash rate to around 3.6% — easing borrowing costs and sparking…
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Brisbane has quietly become one of Australia’s most exciting property stories — a city transforming from the underdog of the east coast into a powerhouse of growth, lifestyle, and opportunity. While Sydney and Melbourne often steal the headlines, Brisbane has been quietly outperforming expectations. Over the past few years, it has delivered steady, sustainable growth…
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 a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate in…
Gambling has long been a favourite pastime for Aussies and according to a report from Gambling Statistics Australia, we spend an average of $1.9 billion on lotto every year. Of the 6.8 million Australians who like to take a punt, about 76% of them play the lottery. Who is buying all these tickets? When you do…
