The USA-led trade war turmoil is likely to cause a global economic slowdown and also precipitate falls in interest rates. I’ll explain how the Australian property market will benefit from both of these dynamics. The impact of high tariffs We are largely insulated from high tariffs because we produce almost everything we need. Our major…
Be careful… a new wave of sub-standard 1-bedroom apartments is set to catch some investors out. Whether or not property investors should consider adding a one-bedroom apartment to their portfolio is not just a question of demographics and demand these days – in other words, whether a market exists for smaller properties – but also…
The chances are that if you’ve just bought (or are planning to buy) an investment property in a multi-unit development such as a unit, townhouse, or apartment, you’ll have heard about an owner’s corporation or a Body Corporate. These are essential to the smooth functioning of any building or housing lot in which owners have…
When we talk about Australia’s property market, most people look inward — inflation data, RBA decisions, consumer sentiment. But increasingly, what happens overseas, particularly in the US and China, is influencing what happens here at home. According to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee, there are three potential paths the Australian housing market could take…
Beware, property investors! If you’re considering investing in Melbourne’s enticing property market, it is a double-edged sword, filled with potential success but also hidden pitfalls and deceptive lures. Now that most commentators believe there is considerable upside in the languishing Melbourne market, interstate investors are flocking to Melbourne, drawn by visions of lucrative returns and…
Even if you’re in a comfortable debt position according to your own personal risk exposure, the only judgment that matters when you apply for a mortgage is that of the banks’ assessment of your serviceability. So here are eight strategies to make sure an invisible serviceability ceiling doesn’t stop you from growing your property portfolio…
If you’re under 35 and considering buying a home, it might be time to rethink that decision. The economic environment and world of finance have shifted in recent years, and so should our perspective on homeownership. But does that mean you should give up on the dream entirely? Not at all! For generations, owning a…
We are living in interesting times, aren’t we? After strong property price growth in our major property markets in 2023 and the first half of 2024, we are now moving to a period of slower capital growth. The current market is creating two types of property buyers: Those who see it as an opportunity to…
Every time an election rolls around, we hear the same predictions—buyers will put their plans on hold, auctions will flop, and the winning party will determine whether property prices boom or bust. But is that really the case? Domain has just released a report busting some of the biggest myths about the impact of federal…
Brisbane’s rental market is already tight, with vacancy rates hovering around record lows. Now, with the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, tenants and landlords are facing new challenges. While the damage isn’t as bad as first feared, the storm has still left its mark, displacing tenants, putting extra pressure on available rentals, and reinforcing the…
