Are we about to make it even harder for Australians to own a home? Just when you thought the path to homeownership couldn’t get any tougher, a new proposal from the Greens Party threatens to push that dream even further out of reach for many Australians. In a recent proposal, Adam Bandt, leader of the…
The NSW Government has just delivered another blow to property investors, and this time it’s not about rental caps or land tax—it’s about pets. Yes, pets. But not just one or two. Under new tenancy reforms, landlords must now allow up to four animals in their rental properties… and, in some cases, potentially even more….
When it comes to property investment, many investors strive to strike a balance between the income and the capital growth a property generates, hoping to maximise both. However, I have written a lot about the fact that the income from a property, after expenses, probably won’t help you achieve financial independence. It’s the power of…
For mine, the Australian housing market is about to boom. Why? I think we are heading towards a bout of stagflation. Job creation is about to tank and, whilst inflation will rise and remain above the RBA target range for some time to come, interest rates will fall. My modelling suggests that every time mortgage…
If you want to understand what’s happening in our housing markets around Australia, Domain has just released its latest house price report. The report revealed that Australia’s property market continues to break records, with combined-capital house prices climbing for a ninth straight quarter. Although most capitals are experiencing a slowdown in the pace of price gains, Sydney and…
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Perth’s housing market has entered a period of stability following remarkable growth in recent years. According to CoreLogic, the city’s property market is experiencing steady conditions with modest recent value movements. Perth home values have shown minimal change recently: March 2025: +0.2% Overall Trend: Virtually unchanged since October 2024 Perth housing market trends Perth’s market…
A select few areas in Australia generate most of our wealth. Whilst some are often a very long commute from where many Australians live, in general more people want to live closer to these economic generators, hence the rising attraction for more compact living. But most cannot fit into or afford to live in a…
As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days. Labor will expand access to their Help to Buy and Home Guarantee schemes by either raising or removing…
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Adelaide’s housing market continues its impressive growth streak, recording substantial value increases and remaining one of Australia’s standout property markets, according to CoreLogic’s latest April 2025 update. Adelaide home values have shown strong and consistent gains: March 2025: +0.8% increase, the second-highest gain among capital cities. Total growth over 24 months: 25.6%, adding approximately $169,000…
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Sydney’s property market has shown clear signs of recovery over recent months, driven largely by improving sentiment and a gradual easing of interest rates. According to CoreLogic’s latest data for April 2025, the city’s housing market is experiencing cautious optimism. After experiencing a decline of 2.2% from October 2024 to January 2025, Sydney housing values…
