It’s Melbourne Cup time, but there’s a race of much greater significance to property investors – it’s this year’s Housing Market Cup. You’ve studied the form, got some tips from mates at work and heard about a lucky few who really cleaned up, but will you be backing the winner of this year’s Housing Market…
You were probably taught by your parents to get a good education, a good job, buy a home, work really hard, and pay off your debt. But, in my mind, that’s not a productive use of the equity in your home or your investment properties. Instead, you should recycle the equity in your home and…
With the prospect of a rate cut looming, many investors and homeowners are eagerly watching how the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will move, and what the potential impact could be on house prices. As we know, interest rates are a key lever in the broader economic environment, and when they shift, so do property…
For many Australians, the family home is their largest financial asset. With an increasing variety of ways to tap into home equity, the temptation to access this wealth is ever growing. Homeowners increase the debt owed on their home when they borrow against their equity. Standard mortgage home loans now provide facilities for relatively cheap…
It’s a long-standing argument, isn’t it? Is it better to invest in regional Australia or in a big capital city? Only this morning I listened to a podcast where one so-called “expert” mentioned a raft of regional towns that outperformed the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane property market over the last decade, and I’m sure statistically…
It wasn’t long ago that the media was filled with talk of a 40-year high in inflation, soaring interest rates vs. inflation, a potential property market crash, and our economy falling into an inevitable recession. Not to mention Russia’s war with Ukraine and the Middle East crisis causing a spike in energy prices and fuelling…
One of the (many) furphies that get aired (frequently) in discussions around housing affordability is that we can build ourselves out of the problem by building a lot more high-density housing units rather than typical detached suburban houses. In fact, the opposite is likely to happen should we attempt this course of action. Here’s why….
Australia’s housing market is facing unprecedented challenges, with no clear end in sight. Since 2020, rents have risen by 35%, vacancy rates have hit rock bottom, and the supply of new homes is woefully inadequate. The projected shortfall of 257,000 new homes over the next five years is not just a number—it’s a clear signal…
Australia is renowned for bright sunshine, beautiful beaches, natural wonders and vibrant cosmopolitan cities. Not only are our cities some of the world’s best, but they’re also some of the safest. But, of course, not all Australian cities are created equal. In fact, in some cities, crime rates are so high they could be considered…
Every property investor is looking for the secret to success, aren’t they? Some spend years searching for a mythical investment strategy that will be their path to untold riches. Alas, while they are on their unhelpful hunt, they miss golden opportunities that could have helped them achieve their financial goals and dreams much earlier. One…
