Australia’s housing crisis has become impossible to ignore. For first home buyers, renters, and even seasoned investors, it feels like the dream of affordable housing is slipping away. But what’s really driving the shortage? And where does all the money go when a new home is built? In summary, there are three main culprits to…
What if I told you there’s a book that’s been on the best-seller list for close to 2,000 years? It’s been translated into virtually every language, read by everyone from politicians to sportspeople and CEOs, and holds every bit of relevance today as it did when it was first written around 2,000 years ago. It’s…
“Why walk when you can drive?” That seems to be the mantra behind the planning of many Australian cities—none of which made the cut in a recent ranking by The Economist, of the world’s top 50 walkable cities. But there are some great lessons for property investors in this story. Fact is, it’s not surprising…
Are you looking for financial freedom through property? Are you keen to build a substantial property portfolio? Well…statistics show that most property investors stop at just one investment property. In fact, the latest ATO data shows that 71.5% of investors only own one property, and that drops dramatically to 18% owning 2 properties and just…
With inflation now under control and interest rates likely to drop another two through or even four times over the next year, Australia’s real estate markets are moving into the next phase of the property cycle, and strategic investors are asking, “What’s the right type of investment for this stage of the cycle?” One thing…
Are you an expat considering buying an investment property in Australia? Well… you’re not alone. Since the pandemic lockdowns eased (remember those?) and our international and domestic borders reopened there has been a shift in demand across all our property markets. Buyer interest has jumped from expats flocking to Australia to escape rising social and…
While headlines continue to swirl about affordability crises, interest rate hikes, and potential market corrections, the reality on the ground is quite different, and a lot more optimistic, especially if you know where to look. A recent report from realestate.com.au using PropTrack data has revealed a surprising but compelling trend: Australia’s property market is roaring…
Imagine being taxed on the value of your assets even if you haven’t sold them. Sounds like fiction? Well, it’s not. It could soon be policy. Australia’s federal government has proposed a controversial new tax—one that could see unrealised capital gains on superannuation balances above $3 million taxed at 30%. Now, at first glance, this…
Aussies like their space. Always have. In fact, according to the latest data from World Population Review, Australia ranks number one in the world when it comes to average house size, coming in at a whopping 214 square metres. That’s bigger than the average home in the United States (201 m²), Canada (181 m²), or…
Imagine a Melbourne the size of New York City. Yes, really. That’s the trajectory we’re on. By 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to swell to 9 million people, making it not just Australia’s biggest city by population, but potentially one of the most dynamic urban economies in the world. This isn’t some abstract urban planning…
