One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: Knowing what you know now, if you were to start all over again, what would you do differently to speed up the growth of your property investment portfolio? I usually explain that in hindsight I would have spent…
In recent years, a cost-of-living crisis has dominated headlines, and inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty have tightened household budgets. But not everyone has been affected equally. While many younger Australians are facing mounting financial pressures, many older Australians are still spending freely, finally enjoying the fruits of years of diligent financial planning and…
We’re in to a new year and half way through the 2020’s, and our property markets have come through the roller coaster of the first half of this decade with flying colours. Of course, each year brings its own set of wins, challenges, and lessons to learn and looking back at last year – 2024…
The allure of Australian real estate continues to captivate international buyers, with property searches from overseas increasing slightly compared to the same time last year. While the overall numbers have grown, interest from individual countries has shown some fluctuation, reflecting global economic conditions, political developments, and seasonal trends. Let’s take a closer look at the…
What’s the outlook for the Australian property markets for 2025? Is this the beginning of a housing market downturn? Are property price falls likely to continue? When will interest rates start coming down or will the RBA raise rates again in 2025 because of stubbornly low unemployment and high inflation? Will affordability issues cause a…
New dwelling approvals are still falling short – whilst up 6% on last year – they remain lacklustre. Some 168,000 new dwellings were approved over the past twelve months, most of which (110,000 or 65% were detached houses) and 58,000 were attached dwellings. Nearly half (47%) of the new attached dwelling approvals were townhouses, followed…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market in 2025? Over the last four decades, Melbourne has been Australia’s strongest performing housing market; however, over the last couple of years it has underperformed. In fact, over the last 12 months dwelling prices have been basically stagnant, while many other capital cities enjoyed…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market in 2025? Throughout 2024 Brisbane remained one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain the same in 2025 with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with 67.7% price…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2025? Sydney’s home values have continued to increase throughout 2024, as the increase in properties hitting the market for sale has been met with strong buyer demand. However, greater stock for sale, affordability constraints, and the sustained higher interest rate environment have contributed to…
What made 2024 a standout year for Australia’s property market? Well, in 2024, it proved once again that resilience and adaptability are the market’s defining traits. After grappling with the effects of rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, the year saw buyers and sellers return to the market, with property prices stabilizing and new trends…
