It’s been a solid six months of gains in Australia’s housing market, and July was no exception, with values climbing 0.6% nationally, according to the Cotality Home Value Index for July. But zooming in on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane reveals some sharp contrasts in the pace, and sentiment, of growth. Sydney continues to move steadily,…
The idea of finding a hidden gem in the property market is alluring. Off-market properties – whispered about in investor circles in social media and touted by some buyers’ agents as their secret weapon – seem like the ultimate insider advantage. But are they really the golden ticket they’re made out to be, or is…
There’s a lot of noise about property investment at the moment. No surprises here, really. The recent federal election results, the chronic tightness in Australia’s rental market, and the looming spectre of changes to property taxation from the Labor government (with the Greens cheering them on and a weak opposition offering little resistance) have turned…
There seem to be so many mixed opinions on what’s ahead. And clearly, there is no shortage of people with opinions on what we should be doing with our lives, be it in savings, spending, or investing. However, over the years I’ve learned a lesson that I return to and that I recommend you bear…
In May this year, the median house value across Brisbane surpassed $1 million for the first time on record – pushing the city into the exclusive million- dollar club alongside Sydney. The median house value hit $1,006,000 in May, up from $996,000 in the previous month and $942,000 a year prior. In June, house values…
While achieving financial freedom through property investing is very achievable for most Australians, it’s also quite an overwhelming task. You see, unlike buying a property to live in, the main reason for buying an investment property is to make money — to help you build a long-term “cash machine.” And the better you can nail…
Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of our property cycle? Well…when we delve into the realm of investment markets, we’re navigating a sea guided not just by numbers and data, but largely by human psychology. And yes, those ever-oscillating curves of booms and downturns that shape our financial landscape are…
Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns from their residential property investments, many investors are considering this as an alternative. By this, I mean offices, shops or warehouses. Some investors are looking for diversification in their investment portfolios; others are looking for…
National rental values saw their lowest second quarter increase since 2020 in the three months to June, according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. After shifting higher through the seasonally busy first quarter (1.7%), the rolling quarterly change in national rental values is once again trending lower, with rents up 1.3% over the three months…
If you’re feeling like it’s getting harder to get ahead financially, you’re not imagining things. While incomes have inched up slowly, property values, and by extension, household wealth, have skyrocketed. The playing field isn’t just uneven anymore—it’s tilting sharply toward those who already own assets. You see…in the grand theatre of Australian prosperity, we’ve just…
