Global markets are actively exploring how to repurpose now empty office buildings, as the post covid impacts of work-from-home and distributed employment take their rising toll. Typically, it is the older-style office buildings that are most affected. Owners of premium office property compete more aggressively for premium, large-scale tenants who still want the high-performance CBD…
Are real estate agents honest, do they bend the truth or are they just trying to do the job without being sued? Have you ever wondered why real estate agents have consistently had a bad reputation? In my experience of working with many different real estate agents, I have come across the good the bad…
Yes we have a housing shortage. And no, there is no easy answer in sight. But increasing taxes will only hurt housing supply. The point was made well by Mike Zorbas, chief executive of Property Australia. In a recent article Mr Zorbas said… The CFMMEU and the Greens are right about one thing. More housing…
Do you want to buy an investment property but don’t have the cash readily available for a deposit? The good news is, if you already own a property, there is a way of buying a second home using equity instead. So if you’re wondering how equity works when buying a second home, read on and…
Rich Chinese property investors are eyeing up Australia, with over 700,000 expected to migrate overseas in the next 2 years. The latest ranking from Juwai IQI shows that Australia ranks number one as the top overseas destination for Chinese property hunters. Australia comes ahead of all other global markets, including Canada, the UK, and the…
The halfway mark of a calendar year is a good time to take stock of what’s happened during the first six months of the year. Learning from the past is a key habit in helping us to navigate the financial challenges we’ll certainly face in the future. It’s only by internalising these lessons that the…
Understanding the life cycle of homeownership can provide insightful perspectives on real estate trends and consumer behaviours. Property ownership isn’t a stagnant phenomenon. Instead, it’s a dynamic process that evolves with our changing life stages and circumstances. In the real estate market, roughly 50% of all transactions each year come from existing owner-occupiers moving to…
Are you thinking of taking advantage of the buoyant property markets and upgrading your home? Maybe you’re planning to move interstate for work. Need to upsize to fit the kiddies in or downsize now they’ve all left the nest? Are you thinking of keeping your current home as an investment property when you move? Holding onto…
By most estimations, data has surpassed oil as the world’s most valuable resource. That’s because, when ethically and consensually sourced, purposefully used and carefully protected, data helps companies better understand their customers. Those insights serve as the basis for increased transparency, greater confidence in decision making and enhanced customer experiences. Domain’s Purpose is to inspire…
Over the June quarter, combined capital house prices rose almost four times faster than the previous quarter to produce the steepest gain since late 2021, and have now recouped roughly half of the value lost in the 2022 downturn according to the latest Domain House Price Report All capital cities saw house prices rise over…
