If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
Why invest in property? There are lots of ways to make money and some people would argue that real estate investing isn’t really that easy.
But if you follow a proven formula it’s simple
We all love our own neighbourhoods, right? We choose to rent or own homes in particular suburbs because it’s close to where we work, it may have an exciting entertainment scene, or perhaps it’s in the right school zone for our children. But does that mean that you should invest in your own backyard, too?…
It’s easy to scorn the gentrifying hipster stereotype, but many inner-city neighbourhoods benefit from the distinctive mix of businesses and activities they pursue – so why should the suburbs miss out? One of the stark differences between neighbourhoods in the inner city and outer suburbs in Australia is the quality and type of retail offerings….
Australia is likely heading for a federal election in May 2025, and as always, housing affordability will be a major talking point. Sadly, these discussions often end up more about rhetoric than effective policy change. However, at some point, a solution will have to be found. For property investors, who typically hold assets for decades, it’s important…
Settlement Day is the most exciting day in your property purchasing journey. For less experienced property buyers, the day the vendor hands over the keys to your new house can be a nerve-wracking, stressful, or sometimes very emotional journey. In this article, we talk about what happens on Settlement Day so that you’re prepared for…
![Perth housing market update [video] | May 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Perth-city-270x200.jpeg)
Perth’s housing market continues its steady growth trajectory, highlighting moderate gains and evolving market dynamics amidst broader economic uncertainty. Perth housing values recorded increased momentum in April: April 2025: +0.4%, the highest monthly gain in six months March 2025: +0.3% Annual Growth: 10%, the slowest pace since August 2023 Perth housing market trends Timeframe Property…
If you had $1 million to spend on property investment in Australia today, where would you invest it? What location would you buy in, and why? And what about if you only have $500,000 to invest? Where is the best place to buy an investment for this budget? What are the top 10 hotspots now…
In one of his regular Switzer columns, leading estate agent John McGrath gave his thoughts on the increasing number of Australians investing in real estate. He said: Investing in property is an increasing trend and it’s great to see. Fantastic stuff. Here’s the flipside If 1.31 million people own an investment property today, that means only…
![Adelaide housing market update [video] | May 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adelaide-270x200.jpg)
Adelaide’s housing market continues to show resilience, although the pace of growth has moderated notably. The recent economic and political uncertainties have somewhat tempered the previously robust market conditions. Adelaide home values experienced moderate growth in recent months: April 2025: +0.3%, down significantly from March’s +0.7% Annual Growth: +9.8%, the first single-digit annual growth since…
