We all know that the rich keep getting richer, but the question is how can we learn from them? Sometimes it can seem as though rich people are born lucky with inevitable success ahead. But the reality is, that anyone can become rich. It’s not like they have any special secrets. After all, even the…
One thing I’ve noticed speaking with many property investors is… While on the one hand, a small group has done very well over the last few years, initially spurred on by the recent once-in-a-generation property boom in 2020 – 21 and the strong housing markets of 2023-24 and this was despite the property downturn of…
Over the past month leading up to 12 February 2025, rental prices across Australia’s capital city asking rents recorded sharp rises after a period of moderation in 2024. In Sydney, combined rents increased by 1.4% to $841 per week, driven by a 1.9% rise in unit rents. Melbourne saw a 1.7% increase, with combined rents…
The car has long been a symbol of independence, mobility, and status in Australia. As we look ahead, the next decade promises significant changes in how we drive, where we live, and what we drive. What’s fueling these changes? That’s what Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss in this week’s Demographics Decoded podcast, so let’s put…
Sure, there’s been a lot of talk about the challenges being experienced by First Home Buyers (FHBs) but the latest Mortgage Insights Report by Money.com.au reveals groundbreaking trends in the September 2024 quarter, highlighting their growing influence and adaptability. From Victoria’s record-breaking loan growth to the surge of “rentvesting,” FHBs are proving they’re anything but…
While house price markets have remained flat over the month of January, capital city rental markets tightened with higher rents and lower vacancy rates. In today’s Property Insider chat I discuss the latest My Housing Market rental report with Dr. Andrew Wilson, as well as talking about the upcoming RBA interest rate decision, what’s happening…
CoreLogic reported that the total value of Australian property stands at an impressive $11 trillion, surpassing the combined worth of all listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange by more than five times. Despite this staggering figure, financial advisors have typically concentrated their efforts on shares, bonds and superannuation, often treating property as an afterthought….
In the current economic climate, these rate cuts should go a long way in boosting consumer confidence, signalling an end to the recent battle Based on previous periods of rate reductions, CoreLogic estimates that national dwelling values would increase an average of 6.1% for each 1 percentage point decline in the cash rate- but Australia…
Nationally, house prices increased by 0.8%, while unit prices declined by 0.4%, resulting in a combined increase of 0.7%. Among capital cities, the average asking price fell by 0.7%, with houses declining by 0.8% and units remaining unchanged. Sydney’s market saw stability overall, with house prices falling by 0.2% while unit prices increased by 0.8%,…
National dwelling values were steady in January (-0.03%) with the headline result weighed down by the capital cities, where values fell 0.2%. Dwelling values across the combined regional areas of Australia rose a further 0.4% in January, reaching new record highs. Three of the eight capitals recorded a decline in home values in January, with…
