Despite all the predictions of property Armageddon due to rising interest rates our property markets turned the corner early this year with all major research houses reporting higher median prices around Australia for eight months in a row. Despite a continuing conveyor belt of negative sentiment in the media, buyer sentiment has changed with early…
The latest Proptrack Home Price Index showed home values have remained resilient to higher interest rates this year, and this continued in November with prices continuing to lift and hitting fresh record highs in many markets, although the pace of growth has slowed due to the increase in properties coming to market. Further, it showed…
CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6% in November, the smallest monthly gain since the growth cycle commenced in February. Despite the slowdown, the national HVI reached a new record high in November. After falling -7.5% from a peak in April 2022 to a trough in January 2023, housing values have bounced 8.3% higher…
Australia’s recent surge in migration, largely driven by the influx of international students and backpackers, appears to have reached its peak. We have experienced a record-breaking rate of net overseas migration, estimated to have reached 500,000 people in the year to September 2023. This spike in migration has been underpinned by international student numbers surpassing…
National house prices have continued to record strong results over November although growth rates in most capitals have eased marginally compared to the previous month’s robust results. The national capital city median house price again increased sharply by 0.7% over the November quarter compared to the October quarter – rising to $1,085,389, according to the…
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In this week’s Property Insider chat with Dr Andrew Wilson, I explore a topic that’s on the mind of every property investor, homeowner, and economic enthusiast: the role of the Reserve Bank of Australia in our dynamic property market. In recent times, we’ve seen the RBA take bold steps, but are these moves truly hitting…
Today I’d like to offer a list of simple strategies that can help Australians improve their financial fitness. If done properly, this includes assessing all aspects of personal finances, including strategies to boost retirement investments, such as including property and super, savings, a review of insurance policies, staying ahead of tax obligations and making an…
Australia’s housing market continues to defy expectations! Despite 13 interest rate increases from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which have seen official rates rise by 4.25 per cent over the 18 months, property prices have now been on the rise since early 2023. With the pipeline of new listings now diminishing as the year ends…
Australians make up 47 of the world’s richest people, according to Forbes’ latest list of 2558 billionaires. Who is the richest person in Australia? Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has once again achieved the title of Australia’s richest person, with a net wealth of $26.5 billion so see her sits in 57th place on the world’s…
Capital city weekend auction markets have ended spring in the usual fashion with surging listings placing downward pressure on clearance rates. Auction results around Australia, Saturday November 25th 2023: Capital City This Week Last Weekend Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 914 68.3% 875 67.2% Melbourne 1019 62.3% 1160 64.5% Brisbane 102 44.3% 75 55.6% Adelaide…
