Do you think that the cash rate will hold this month? Well, according to the latest Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey, more than 4 in 5 experts (82%,) believe the RBA will hold the cash rate at 4.35% in December, leaving 18% predicting an increase. The survey had 38 experts and economists weighing in on…
They say common sense prevails, but even the smartest property investors can make decisions that are, shall we say, lacking in merit from time to time! If you’re new to the property game, it’s likely that you want to avoid making these kinds of costly mistakes. So, read on to find out why smart investors…
Are you considering entering the property market as an investor? While the current market is predominantly made up of home buyers, investor numbers are on the rise. As a property investor, taking that very first step can be exciting, but also quite nerve-racking and very confusing. Knowing what step to take first can be just…
How liveable is Australia? In the 2023 National Liveability Survey Australia scored an Overall Liveability Index (OLI) of 62.6 out of 100. This was consistent with the 2022 result (62.5). The OLI is calculated using two inputs: Community Values = what attributes respondents believe make somewhere a good place to live. Community Experiences = how…
Australia is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift. Baby Boomers – born 1946-1965 – who have previously been our largest generation and a driving force in shaping Australia’s economy and society, are reaching retirement age. The latest ABS figures show that 670,000 people intend to retire in the next 5 years, with 220,000…
It’s old news that Australia is currently experiencing a significant shortage of apartments and a corresponding rental crisis. And renters should not expect a reprieve from upward rental pressure anytime soon as the pace of apartment-building has slowed. According to a report by International Agents JLL, the supply pipeline of inner-city apartments has dropped by…
Are ducted air conditioning systems worth more than you thought? We’re here to sort out the facts and the possibilities. So, can air con affect the sale price? Let’s shelve the perplexity and dive in. Understanding Ducted Air Conditioning To kick things off, it’s essential to have an idea of a ducted air conditioning system,…
Much of the news media lapped up the surprise announcement that Queensland will double the first home buyer grant to $30,000, effective immediately as of the weekend. The new grant, which applies only to new builds of up to $750,000, is intended to help stimulate supply rather than boost the overall market. To that end,…
Have you ever heard the saying “stay in your lane”? Essentially, it means stick to what you’re good at, and it can be applied to lots of things in life. Accountants don’t tend to cut their own hair, teachers don’t service their own cars – so what makes you think you can handle the sale…
There’s a story that Henry Ford was having problems with a generator in one of his plants so he hired General Electric (GE) to fix the problem. The engineer from GE climbed up on the generator and made a chalk mark and told Ford’s people to replace sixteen windings from the field coil. The job…
