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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…
What if the most important factor determining your financial future was decided before you were even born? Before you went to school, chose a career, purchased your first property or made your first investment, the circumstances of your birth had already influenced the opportunities available to you. It’s an uncomfortable thought, particularly for those of…
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…
Australia remains one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet many Australians feel as though they are working harder simply to stand still. That feeling is now being confirmed by the economic data. Australia is heading towards its weakest decade of growth in living standards since the First World War, with GDP per person…
Imagine waking up tomorrow morning to discover that the median house price in your suburb had fallen by 5%. Would you assume your home was now worth 5% less? Would you worry that your investment portfolio had taken a hit, or perhaps conclude that housing was finally becoming more affordable? Well, I’d suggest you think…
You can earn more than you did five years ago and still feel as though you’re going backwards. For many Australian households, that’s become a familiar experience as everyday expenses, mortgage repayments and tax absorb more of their income, leaving less room to save, invest or enjoy life. After more than 50 years of investing,…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index (HVI) was down 1.2% in October, taking the downturn into a seventh consecutive month. The pace of the decline is faster than any previous downturn in the past 40 years, with capital city values down 8.1% in seven months. Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest…
Victorian landlords could be required to hold a licence and face a three-strike rule that would strip them of their right to rent out properties under a Greens proposal unveiled ahead of the upcoming state election. While the plan aims to hold landlords accountable for breaching their obligations, this ridiculous proposal would add another layer…
Six months ago the conversation about Australian property was all about resilience, about how our markets kept climbing despite thirteen rate rises and a cost of living squeeze that refused to ease. Boy has that conversation has changed. Capital city dwelling values fell 1.1% over the past month and are now 1% lower than a…
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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 outperforming expectation delivering steady, sustainable growth, and it’s not slowing down. With record migration,…
