Forget investing in the share market, bonds, or even gold. And definitely avoid crypto! Whether it’s planning for retirement, simply building your wealth, or planning to leave a legacy for future generations, here are 9 reasons why the residential property market is the best place to invest your money. 1. You have “control” over your…
There’s an endless stream of news articles discussing the economic factors that influence property prices: interest rates, unemployment, the supply of new homes, rezoning, and population growth – just to name a few. Having followed the property market closely for more than two decades, I have two observations to share. First, I’d love to have…
Australia’s demographic landscape is shifting dramatically, with one of the most significant trends being the rapid increase in our elderly population. This change is set to profoundly impact everything from housing demand to the workforce, and especially the aged care sector. In this episode of the Demographics Decoded Podcast, we explore how this “Silver Tsunami”…
In the face of elevated interest rates and global uncertainty, the Australian housing market demonstrated surprising resilience throughout 2024 with the number of home sales increasing 8% on the previous year, according to CoreLogic’s Best of the Best report for 2024. The total number of home sales reached 528,000 nationally in the 12 months to…
Australia’s property market landscape is evolving, and Queensland is rising fast as a key player. Traditionally, New South Wales has held the top spot for property investors, with Victoria coming in second. However, recent data suggests a shift is happening, and Queensland is now on the verge of overtaking Victoria to claim the number two…
While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. More than half of those who buy an investment property sell up in the first 5 years and only around 20,000 investors have joined the 1% club who own…
While many locations around Australia have enjoyed strong capital growth over the last year, the luxury end of the market has been a little quiet, but that’s not unusual at times of economic uncertainty. If you think about it, you don’t need a new $20 million luxury home when you’re $15 million home suits you…
If you’re considering investing in Brisbane’s property market but don’t know where to start or the best locations to look into, this blog will help. You see, after Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is clearly Australia’s third-biggest property market. And it’s no secret that Brisbane was one of the strongest property markets during the boom of…
When it comes to making savvy property investment decisions, having access to reliable data and trusted insights is key. While there are plenty of resources out there, I’ve put together a list of some of the best websites to help you stay on top of the Australian property market. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or…
As Australia’s rental crisis deepens, build-to-rent developments promise more housing—but will they build the right homes in the right places at the right price? The recent passage of build-to-rent legislation is expected to unlock 80,000 new homes nationwide, heralded as a significant step towards addressing Australia’s housing supply issues. These developments, often backed by institutional…
