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…
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Sydney’s property market is showing no signs of slowing down as we head into spring. The latest data from September 2025 reveals a market characterised by rising values, strong buyer demand, and incredibly tight stock levels. For both prospective buyers and sellers, understanding these dynamics is key to navigating the bustling months ahead. The national…
Median apartment rents are likely to grow by 24% between 2025 and 2030, across Australian capital cities, according to the latest report by International Property Consultancy, CBRE. By 2030, 92% of 2-bed apartments are forecast to have rents exceeding $700/week (33% exceeding $1000/week). CBRE expect that capital city vacancy rates will fall further to 1.1%…
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As Melbourne shakes off the winter chill, the city’s property market is showing consistent warmth, albeit at a moderate pace. According to the latest housing market update for September 2025, Melbourne is experiencing a steady and sustained recovery, marking its seventh consecutive month of growth. While the pace might be more measured compared to other…
The Australian housing market has continued its steady recovery, notching up a sixth consecutive month of growth in July. The latest data from Cotality paints a picture of a market delicately balanced between powerful tailwinds and significant headwinds. However, sky-high prices and affordability constraints are acting as a handbrake, keeping the pace of growth modest…
It seems like property investors have become the punching bag of choice lately. The media loves to portray us as greedy landlords, politicians use us as scapegoats for the housing crisis, and some believe we’re locking first-home buyers out of the market. In fact, in the five decades I’ve been involved in property, I’ve never…
