When we think of entrepreneurs we often think of trailblazers forging ahead on their own, someone who’s doing something different or creating something new. While it’s true that in order to achieve financial freedom you’ll have to rely on your own wits and talents, it’s also true that no one succeeds on their own. If…
Are we about to make it even harder for Australians to own a home? Just when you thought the path to homeownership couldn’t get any tougher, a new proposal from the Greens Party threatens to push that dream even further out of reach for many Australians. In a recent proposal, Adam Bandt, leader of the…
How we move through our cities is about much more than just getting from A to B. It impacts our health, our productivity, our environment — and yes, even our wealth. And with Australia’s capital cities continuing to grow, the way we commute is becoming a critical piece of the urban puzzle. Yet, for most…
Australia’s housing market continues to defy the doomsayers, with national house prices rising by 1.0% in March, building on the modest gain in February. But what’s happening to our rental markets? That’s what we’ll find out today as Dr. Andrew Wilson shares the latest My Housing Market Rental Report. And we also discussed what Trump’s tariffs…
If you’ve been following the property markets closely, you’ll know investor activity has increased. But the latest figures from Money.com.au’s Mortgage Insights report confirm just how widespread, and strategic this resurgence is. We’re not just seeing more investor loans; we’re seeing investors target very specific markets, asset types, and growth corridors. And as always, the…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
As the ink dries on Trump’s latest tariffs, an unexpected ripple across the Pacific could mean a windfall for Australian home owners and property investors. You see… the worlds of global finance and real estate are intricately connected, and sometimes a policy shift in one country can create unexpected opportunities in another. Such is the…
Beware, property investors! If you’re considering investing in Melbourne’s enticing property market, it is a double-edged sword, filled with potential success but also hidden pitfalls and deceptive lures. Now that most commentators believe there is considerable upside in the languishing Melbourne market, interstate investors are flocking to Melbourne, drawn by visions of lucrative returns and…
Australia’s housing market continues to defy the doomsayers. According to the latest data, dwelling prices rose another 0.4% in March, building on the modest 0.3% gain in February. While these aren’t eye-watering figures, they mark a consistent turnaround after several months of softening values, with minor monthly falls recorded late last year and in January….
Australia’s capital-city rental markets are showing clearer signs of cooling, but renters are still facing tough competition, according to Domain’s latest Rent Report for the March 2025 quarter. While rents continue to rise in many areas, house rental price growth across the combined capitals has now plateaued for three straight quarters, marking the slowest annual…
