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Throughout the annals of property history, one constant facet of asset selection has often eluded beginning investors and that is –  what really pushes up the price of some housing, while other pockets languish in the ‘medians’ or are below-par performers. Often, those new to the property game think it’s all pretty black and white…

If you’re anywhere near my age (I’m going to be 50 very soon), you know you need to be investing a sizeable portion of your income. Not should be. Need to be.  There are plenty of reasons for this, not least of which is the uncertainty around how much money you’ll need when you’re done working. But there’s…

Australia’s property market is facing a significant shift, with more and more investors opting to sell off their investment properties. The latest 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey paints a concerning picture for the future of the rental market, with investors exiting faster than they are entering. Rising holding and compliance costs, combined with new…

If you’ve ever tried to make sense of the property market, you’ve likely found yourself staring at median house prices. It’s the statistic splashed across every news outlet, property report, and conversation around real estate. But while median prices are easy to grasp, they often fail to tell us what’s really happening on the ground,…

Sydney has long held the crown as Australia’s most expensive city, consistently commanding a premium over Melbourne. However, this premium has now reached historic extremes. The latest PropTrack data reveals that the typical house in Sydney fetches a whopping 70% premium over its Melbourne counterpart. Put simply, Melbourne’s median house price is about 41% cheaper…

Negative gearing and capital gains tax are back on the national agenda as Australians deal with a housing crisis and politicians look for ways to tackle the issue and win voters’ support at the upcoming election. The Labor government confirmed last week the tax concessions were being reviewed. Meanwhile, the government is struggling to pass…

Australia’s property market has always been a complex puzzle, with different regions experiencing varying levels of growth, stability, and decline. Over the past year, we’ve seen this divergence become even more pronounced, with some markets booming while others have struggled. City Month Quarter Annual Total return Median value Sydney 0.3% 1.1% 5.6% 8.8% $1,174,867 Melbourne…

Property stakeholders often feel a little nervous about a bank valuer visiting. After all, valuers show up, poke around and then send a verdict to the lender about whether the price paid, or estimate made, ‘stacks up to market’. It can feel like there’s bad news pending, particularly in a softer property price cycle like…

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