As the fabric of Australian neighbourhoods transforms, the influence of LGBTQ+ communities on the real estate market offers a fascinating lesson in economics, equality, and empowerment. Properties in areas with high LGBTQ+ populations are increasingly becoming locations of strong property price growth, outperforming other locations in various aspects. What’s driving this growth? Cultural Vibrancy and…
I’ve got a confession: I’m a terrible property investor. At least, that’s what conventional wisdom would tell you. You see, I’ve committed the ultimate sin in property circles: I’ve sold properties. Not just once, but multiple times. And to make matters worse, I’ve even told other people it’s OK to do the same. According to…
While homes along Sydney’s Metro line carry a substantial premium, a year after the opening, growth in housing values along Sydney’s Phase 2 metro has generally lagged the broader Sydney region, according to a recent Cotality analysis. Cotality researchers undertook a spatial analysis of housing values along the Sydney Metro line, defining primary catchment areas as within…
The Australian property market is on the move. After a few years of uncertainty, highlighted by headlines about falling prices and interest rate hikes that made buyers nervous, we turned the corner last year, and property values have been rising ever since. With the Reserve Bank having dropped interest rates three times already this year,…
Relationships are much more complicated these days, aren’t they? It’s common for couples to purchase a property before they have walked down the aisle or even lived together, which raises the question of who gets the house if they break up? It’s surprising more couples don’t give this a second thought. They assume they’ll be…
It’s no secret that education for their children is a top priority for many Australian families. But what’s becoming increasingly clear, especially here in Melbourne, is just how much that priority is translating into cold, hard property premiums. In fact, the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) reveals something most of…
There is a lot of noise being bantered about regarding property investment of late. No surprises here given the recent federal election result, the tightness of the countries rental market and changes to property investment taxation potentially coming our way, thanks to the Labor Party, Greens and a weak opposition. I don’t want to join…
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The latest data is in, and it confirms what many on the ground are feeling: Perth’s property market is firing on all cylinders. The September 2025 Housing Market Update from Cotality reveals a market defined by strong value growth, intense buyer demand, and critically low stock levels. As we head into the traditionally busy spring…
Remember when owning a home was considered a rite of passage? A marker of stability and success? Today, for many Australians, that milestone feels more like a distant fantasy than a realistic goal. What was once seen as the cornerstone of financial security has become an uphill battle, with soaring property prices, stricter lending rules,…
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As we step into spring, the national property conversation is buzzing with steady growth. But here in Adelaide, our market isn’t just growing; it’s thriving. August’s data reveals a market with robust health, outperforming the combined capital city average and showing no signs of slowing down. So, what’s happening in the City of Churches? We’ve…
