So what will 2025 bring? According to Canstar, millions of Australians could see financial relief in 2025 with changes afoot aimed at easing cost of living pressures. S0 let’s look at 8 ways you may be better off financially in this new year 1. Rate cuts: While RBA cash rate cuts are not guaranteed, they…
Believe it or not…Australians are feeling confident about their financial future despite today’s challenging economic environment. This is the finding of the “No Place Like Home” report by Great Southern Bank, which sheds light on the evolving financial attitudes and behaviours of Australians. The findings are a mix of optimism, adaptability, and a clear recognition…
What lies ahead for Australia’s property market in 2025? Ray White’s 2025 Property Outlook Report highlights ten key trends set to shape residential and commercial real estate in the coming year. Let’s break these predictions down and explore what they mean for property investors, homeowners, and the broader market. 1. Rate cuts expected in 2025…
Australians are fed up. The housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue—it’s personal, affecting millions who are struggling to find affordable homes to buy or rent. With a federal election coming up, voters have made it clear: they expect real solutions, and politicians who fail to deliver may face harsh consequences at the…
As the dust settles on a turbulent year in real estate, the absence of Chinese investors is emerging as an interesting shift in Australia’s housing market. Chinese buyers, once some of the most significant contributors to the new apartment sector of housing markets are dramatically scaling back their involvement. Data from the Foreign Investment Review…
Is Australia facing a rental market meltdown? Well, new research from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) reveals a critical shortage of property investors is further fueling the nation’s escalating rental crisis. Findings from the research show that over the past five years, Australia has fallen…
Are you feeling the financial squeeze? If so, you’re not alone. Fewer than one-third of Australians (28%) feel optimistic about their financial situation heading into 2025, according to Canstar’s Consumer Pulse Report 2024. Rising mortgage repayments, rent increases, and the skyrocketing cost of living have stretched household budgets to breaking point. Let’s unpack the results…
Is Australia still in the midst of an investor boom? Well, investor loans are growing more than three times faster than owner-occupier loans, rising 19% annually, according to Money.com.au’s Mortgage Insights Report. In contrast, owner-occupier loans are growing at a much slower rate of just 5% annually. Let’s unpack the data from the report for…
Has your wallet felt a bit heavier lately? Well, you’re not alone. Across the country, Australian households have seen their wealth jump significantly. As of the September 2023 quarter, the nation’s household wealth surged by $339.4 billion, a robust increase of 2.3%. Household wealth rose for the eighth quarter in a row, according to the Australian…
Why are so many Australians left without a place to call home? The latest homelessness data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) paints a stark picture of an issue that’s no longer confined to society’s most vulnerable—it’s unfortunately becoming a crisis for everyday Australians. Over 280,100 Australians sought help from specialist…
