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Our auction markets are a good reflection of buyers and seller confidence and keep going from strength to strength. There were 1470 properties taken to auction across the combined capital cities this weekend, much the same as last week (1417), but nothing like the 2,088 properties auctioned this weekend last year. Today’s combined capital city…
Choosing the right investment property comes down to knowing what you need, knowing what you can afford and knowing exactly what’s available at the time you are ready to buy. While property investing may be simple, it’s not easy and that’s not a play on words, because many investors end up paying a huge a “leaning fee”…
Over the last few weeks we have seen each of our four major banks update their economic forecast and also their forecast for our property markets. In all cases these have been in a positive direction as it has become clear that while our recession was deep, it is now over and our property market…
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The more you know about the most common mistakes that investors make, the better your likelihood of building lasting wealth. Each week in this series of short videos, we discuss the common mistakes we’ve seen investors make. Today we discuss the choice between investing for Cash Flow vs. Capital Growth. Which way is right? Points…
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 interesting reading. Top auction results: Perfect…
What’s the outlook for the Australian property markets for the rest of 2020 and into 2021? This is a common question people are asking now that our real estate markets are working their way out of the effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic and out of Australia’s first recession in 30 years. I guess they’re looking…
Reaching your goals starts with you – you’re willingness to blieve and give it your all. Some of the greatest and most inspirational people through history reached their goals, against all the odds. Their words of wisdom are a reminder that nothing is impossible. Get inspired to reach your goal with their inspirational quotes: “If you…
You’re probably listening to this podcast because you’re interested in property investment, but if you’re like most people, you’re also interested in more success in various elements of your life, as well as more money. We’re going to have two separate sections to today’s show. In one I’ll explain to you why wealth is about…
![A major bank does a property about face + all the latest property data | Property Insiders [VIDEO]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/AdobeStock_141193813-270x200.jpeg "National Housing Market Update [video] | May 2018")
There are continuing signs that our property markets may have hit the bottom and are now moving from strength to strength. This week ANZ Bank decided to scrap its pessimistic forecast and now expects modest property price growth this year and a strong rebound next year Also, over the last week the “time to buy…
![Our housing markets have turned the corner - ANZ [These charts show why]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/market-270x200.jpeg "Which areas will buck the downward property trend?")
The housing sector looks to be turning a corner according to the latest research bulletin by the ANZ Bank. After falling since April, national house prices were flat in October and look set to rise over coming months according to ANZ Senior Economist Felicity Emmett. The strength is largely being driven by owner-occupiers, with low…
