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Our property markets grew strongly last year with many locations enjoying double-digit capital growth, and they’ve started 2024 firmly, in part due to the lack of supply of A-grade homes or investment-grade properties for sale. And this is starting to show itself as FOMO (fear of missing out) – when homebuyers and investors are scared…
Forget investing in the share market, bonds, or even gold. And definitely avoid crypto! Whether it’s planning for retirement, simply building your wealth, or planning to leave a legacy for future generations, here are 9 reasons why the residential property market is the best place to invest your money. 1. You have “control” over your…
We have reached a New Year again! And what better way to start than to have financial lessons from Morgan Housel author of the Psychology of Money and whose blogs regularly appear on the Collaborative Fund. So, here are 13 of his best quotes to set your financial success this year: 1. Everyone is making a…
Australia’s demographic landscape is shifting dramatically, with one of the most significant trends being the rapid increase in our elderly population. This change is set to profoundly impact everything from housing demand to the workforce, and especially the aged care sector. In this episode of the Demographics Decoded Podcast, we explore how this “Silver Tsunami”…
Australia’s birth rate has plunged to an all-time low, marking a new chapter in the country’s demographic and economic story. With a current fertility rate of just 1.5 children per woman, we’re witnessing the lowest birth rate since records began in 1935. This isn’t just a blip on the radar – it’s a trend that…
The custom of Christmas lights goes back to when Christmas trees were decorated with candles. These were brought by Christians into their homes in early modern Germany. Christmas trees displayed publicly and illuminated with electric lights became popular in the early 20th century. Nowadays we adorn our homes with Christmas lights but this Perth home took it to the next…
Australia stands on the brink of a monumental financial shift, often referred to as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This phenomenon sees the baby boomer generation, who have enjoyed decades of economic prosperity, reaching retirement age and eventually passing on an estimated inheritance of $5 to $6 trillion over the next decade or so. This vast…
There’s a saying in property circles that you make your money on a piece of real estate when you buy it. The gist of this is, that if you can negotiate really well and buy the property at the right time in the cycle, you’ll instantly manufacture some profits. This myth has caused people to…
It’s no secret that Australia’s major cities are facing a housing crisis. With affordability at an all-time low and the dream of homeownership becoming more elusive for many, there’s one crucial piece missing from our housing puzzle – the “missing middle.” This term refers to medium-density housing options like townhouses, duplexes, and low-rise apartments, which…
Understanding how Australia’s demographics will shape future housing preferences is an integral part of the strategic planning process for property investors. The “Three Peaks in Life”—family formation, midlife career shifts, and retirement—are pivotal milestones that influence where and how people choose to live, and if you want to own an investment-grade property that will outperform…
