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Australia’s wealth landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) is on the rise, and a substantial intergenerational wealth transfer is underway. These shifts present both opportunities and challenges for wealth management, estate planning, and economic equity. The surge in high-net-worth individuals High net worth individuals (HNWI) in Australia are worth…

There’s a lot of talk about productivity in the news lately, isn’t there? But I’ve found that when economists talk about productivity, many people’s eyes glaze over. Yet productivity growth is probably the single most important driver of our living standards. It determines whether our wages rise, whether our economy grows sustainably, and whether future…

Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered the third rate cut this year, and financial markets are forecasting another two or three rate cuts by the middle of next year. Peter Munton, chief Economist at the Bank of Queensland, found that Australian home values typically rise by double-digit rates two years after the beginning…

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 — most recently lowering the official cash rate to around 3.6% — easing borrowing…

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…

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 pace of annual rental growth across Australia’s capital cities has picked up for the first time in more than two years, sparking concerns over renewed pressure on housing inflation,…

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