Australia’s rental market is in crisis. Vacancy rates have dropped to all-time lows, rental stock remains extremely slim, and rental prices continue to skyrocket. So how did we get into this rental crisis? How long will it last? And what does it mean for property investors? Currently, the rental markets in Australia still heavily favour…
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The mind is the most important driving force in determining a person’s chances of being successful. Here is a collection of quotes from famous people to help you stay positive. 1. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. – Zig Ziglar 3. The core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences. – Chris…
It makes sense that many investors are questioning what will happen to the value of their property, particularly in the current market when high interest rates, low borrowing capacity and robust demand at a time of tight supply are putting upwards pressure on prices. Many may be questioning how much their investment property will be…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market in 2024? Clearly, the Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as some other capitals over the last year, but Melbourne’s property values are expected to gain ground as we move through 2024. Melbourne home prices lifted 0.1% in February, bringing them up…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market in 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with 53.5% price growth…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2024? Well…Sydney’s home values will continue to increase, although a little more slowly than they did in 2023. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.5% in February and 10.6% over the past year. Both buyer…
Is fear holding you back? Maybe it’s in your career, your relationships, in your investment journey, or maybe fear is stopping you from achieving your dreams. If this is the case, you’re in good company so I’d like to have a little chat about common fears that hold people back and explore how to overcome…
I feel sorry for property investors trying to make headway in real estate. They face the hurdle of significant media misinformation, which is underwhelmingly and unnecessarily discouraging, and social media which is full of “pretend gurus” who are prepared to sell you their secrets to instant riches in property. In my mind, they’re selling you…
I am a big fan of habits. Good ones that is. Of course, not all habits are productive ones. Some are bad for us, they stop us from succeeding, and they reinforce negative patterns that we’ve picked up from parents, friends or colleagues. No one is perfect, but I’ve found that the most successful people…
In an age where financial transactions have largely moved online, the prevalence of financial scams has surged, catching many Australians off guard. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports that Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams in 2022. This is an 80 per cent increase in total losses recorded in 2021. This staggering…