Victoria’s housing market is at a tipping point, grappling with a chronic supply shortage, skyrocketing prices, and a rental crisis that’s left many scrambling for solutions. In response, the Victorian Government has rolled out a bold overhaul of stamp duty rules for off-the-plan apartments, townhouses, and units—changes that could make a real difference for buyers…
When we talk about success, luck often comes up as a factor that can make or break a person’s journey. Many people think of luck as some random, mystical force—something entirely out of our control. But what if I told you that there are different types of luck and that you can actually influence the…
The recent election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States has certainly sparked conversations around the globe. And while the news may seem more relevant to the American people, the implications of Trump’s policies will reach Australian shores, especially when it comes to our own economic landscape. In particular, his proposed economic…
Property investors and homeowners around Australia are eagerly waiting for the day when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decides to lower interest rates again, in the hope that lower rates will go some way to ease the burden of higher mortgage repayments and strained affordability. With the official interest rate paused throughout 2024, holding…
There’s an old saying: “If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” When it comes to Australia’s housing shortage, many policymakers seem to be wielding that hammer, believing that the solution is as simple as building more apartments. But let me tell you, it’s not that straightforward. Sure,…
Whether you are a property investor or a homebuyer, understanding what homebuyers are looking for has never been more crucial. As homebuyers make up around 70% of our housing markets, they are the ones that drive property price growth. With spring now in full swing, new research by Domain reveals that today’s buyers aren’t just…
If you’re anything like me, you love consuming information via podcasts. While there are plenty of websites with articles, guides, and videos for property investors, sometimes all you want is a good property investment podcast for your commute to and from the work. So today I’d like to share what I think are the best…
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Adelaide is showing little signs of losing momentum, with housing values rising a further 1.1% in October, the eighth month in a row where values have risen by more than 1% month on month. The latest rise has added approximately $8,540 to the median dwelling value across the city. The local unit market is driving…
Melbourne’s housing market has recorded seven consecutive months of decline, with the market down a further 0.2% in October, taking values 0.8% lower over the rolling quarter, to be down 1.9% over the past 12 months. The unit sector has been more resilient to the downturn, but not immune. Values across the unit sector have…
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0.1% fall in Sydney home values was the first monthly decline since January of 2023, following a short but sharp 12.4% drop in values between February 2022 and January of 2023. Weaker conditions have been led by the most expensive areas of the market, with a 0.6% fall in upper quartile house values over the…
