Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about property? One “expert” says the market is booming. Another predicts a crash. Interest rates, inflation, population growth – it can all feel confusing. And yet, some investors seem to consistently make money, cycle after cycle. What do they know that most don’t? They stick…
What are the Capital Gains Tax implications when you move out of your home, rent it out, and then sell it? I love receiving questions from our readers -Victor sent in this one: “I moved out of my principal place of residence, which I’ve been in for seven years, and then rented it out for three years. …
Every so often, we see a shift in the housing market that feels less like a data point and more like a turning tide. October was one of those months. Across the country, sellers stepped forward in numbers we haven’t seen in many months, buyers kept competing despite higher volumes, and auction rooms buzzed with…
When it comes to partners, horses, and football teams, past performance is often used as a guide to predict future performance. Many experts assure us that it’s the same with the property market, but this leads to a huge contradiction in exactly how past performance predicts the future. Only buy in areas that have experienced…
Every so often, the property market sends a subtle signal before the headlines catch up. And right now, we’re seeing one of those signals flashing. Investors who are watching fixed-rate pricing trends, rather than waiting for the next RBA board meeting, may already have an early warning of where the next phase of the interest…
How you manage your money can have two consequences: it’ll either make you more money, or it won’t. Strategic property investors know how to use their money to make more money and buy more properties sooner. In today’s challenging environment it’s harder for property investors and homeowners to obtain finance. So, let’s look at five…
Let me introduce you to a group of 100 everyday Aussies. They come from all walks of life; teachers, tradies, nurses, small business owners, retirees, professionals, and investors. Some rent, some own their homes outright, and a few have one or two investment properties. Some are just starting their careers, and others are planning for…
As we move through the Spring selling season more homes are going to be put up for sale by auction, especially A-Grade homes. Unfortunately, for every auction winner, there are usually three or four auction losers. So let’s talk about everything to do with property auctions and some winning tactics to help you come out…
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While Perth continues to dominate the headlines, Adelaide is quietly, but powerfully, reinforcing its strong market position. According to the latest data from Cotality, the South Australian housing market showed substantial acceleration in October, confirming its resilience and high demand. The national home value growth accelerated to 1.1%, and Adelaide played a major role in…
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Sydney dwelling values increased by 0.7% in October, bucking the broader national trend where most capital cities saw an acceleration in value growth. For the Sydney market, this milder rate of gain—easing from 0.8% over the preceding two months—may signal that affordability challenges are finally beginning to curb demand. The key insights reveal a shift…
