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Australia’s housing markets rebound continued over the last month, led by strong price growth in our two biggest cities, Melbourne and Sydney. Since bottoming out in June earlier this year, the national dwelling value index has recovered strongly. Home buyers are back, sellers are putting their properties up for sale, first home buyers are getting…
There are more interesting articles, commentaries and analyst reports on the Web every week than anyone could read in a month. Each Saturday morning I like to share some of the ones I’ve read during the week. The weekend will be over before you know it, so enjoy some weekend reading. National property index smashes…
Ah, the lottery… Since its inception in the 15th century as a way to win cash prizes, its appeal has endured. All over the world, people line up, sometimes for hours, in the hopes that they’ll finally strike gold and win financial freedom. Even those who don’t play the game often daydream about what they…
The number of first home buyers in Australia is growing, partly due to the slower market conditions in Sydney and Melbourne and less competition from investors. In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of first home buyer commitments as a percentage of total owner-occupied housing finance commitments rose to 17.6 per…
Having a positive outlook on life is a crucial part of finding inspiration. So here’s 13 quotes to help you in the week ahead. 1. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill 2. “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert…
You won’t have to look far to hear an opinion on property. From dabblers through to multi-million-dollar portfolio owners, it’s an industry with plenty of advice coming from all corners, and plenty of emotion attached to each opinion. In fact, I’ve often said there are 25 million property experts in Australia But I should warn…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for December, with the board deciding to hold interest rates for the time being, amid speculation the next rate reduction will be in February 2020. After three rate cuts since June, the average Australian mortgage holder is now $127 per…
If you’re looking to get into property or move up to the next rung of the property ladder, here are some words of advice. Property investment is simple, but not easy and that’s not a play on words. It’s not something you should enter into lightly, but for some reason, that’s what a lot of…
What’s ahead for our property markets in the next year or two? That’s a question people are asking now that our real estate markets have turned the corner. WHAT’S AHEAD? PROPERTY PRICE FORECASTS SYDNEY PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST MELBOURNE PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST BRISBANE PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST CANBERRA PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST PERTH PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST HOBART PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST ADELAIDE PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST…
Ever had one of those days when you roll out of bed the wrong way and nothing seems to go right from that point on? We all have. Getting a jump on the day, starting it in the right way, can make all the difference between a productive workday and one you spend in…
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