House prices continue to rise with all capitals reporting increases over July compared to the previous month, with annual price growth surging. The national capital city median house price was up by 0.7% over the July quarter to $1,208,603 compared to the June quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing Market. The July…
It’s estimated that about 70% of businesses in Australia are family owned, and of those, roughly 40% are run by couples. That’s hundreds of thousands of Aussies sharing not just a home, but also a business, and all the triumphs and tribulations that come with it. Now, the idea of building a business with your…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may have pulled off something few thought possible—bringing inflation back within the target band while unemployment remains historically low. But don’t be fooled into thinking the hard part is over. In fact, the real challenges are just beginning, according to analysis by Westpac. A remarkable (but fragile) success story…
Auction clearance rates are soaring. Building costs are rising. Regional markets are booming. If you’re a property investor wondering whether Australia’s real estate market has turned a corner, My Housing Market’s latest update confirms what many of us have been sensing on the ground: confidence is returning – and with it, momentum. In this week’s…
If you’re feeling like it’s getting harder to get ahead financially, you’re not imagining things. While incomes have inched up slowly, property values, and by extension, household wealth, have skyrocketed. The playing field isn’t just uneven anymore—it’s tilting sharply toward those who already own assets. You see…in the grand theatre of Australian prosperity, we’ve just…
By now, you’ve probably noticed the resurgence in our property markets. Headlines are shifting from fear to FOMO again, and once more we’re hearing bold predictions from both extremes, the eternal optimists touting the tired “property doubles every seven years” mantra and the perennial bears warning of a crash. The reality, as always, lies somewhere…
If you want to understand what’s happening in our housing markets around Australia, Domain has just released its latest house price report. The report revealed that Australia’s housing upswing has broadened. After a patchy 2024, every capital posted quarterly gains for both houses and units – for the first time in four years and two years, respectively…
The Victorian government has just turned up the heat, on gas. In a major shift toward full home electrification, the Allan Labor government has introduced sweeping new regulations that will reshape the way Victorians heat their water, warm their homes, and design their properties. So what’s actually changing? And more importantly, what do these reforms…
Australia’s rental market continues to display nuanced dynamics, with capital cities diverging in performance over the past week. According to SQM Research’s Weekly Rents Index, national combined rents declined modestly to $645.44, while annual gains held firm at 3.3%. The standout performer was Darwin, where combined rents jumped over 1.0% week-on-week and soared nearly 14%…
Despite living in one of the world’s wealthiest nations, most Australians are struggling to build and retain real wealth. And it’s not due to a lack of ambition, effort, or intelligence. It’s because the system we operate in, combined with a lack of forward planning, stacks the odds against sustainable wealth creation. But it doesn’t…
