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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…

It seems that the Australian dream of homeownership slipping away for first-home buyers. For many Australians, the dream of homeownership is a symbol of stability and success. But in 2024, that dream is becoming increasingly elusive for first-home buyers. According to Canstar’s First Home Buyer Survey 2024, the average savings rate for first home buyers…

Understanding how Australia’s demographics will shape future housing preferences is an integral part of the strategic planning process for property investors. The “Three Peaks in Life”—family formation, midlife career shifts, and retirement—are pivotal milestones that influence where and how people choose to live, and if you want to own an investment-grade property that will outperform…

It seems everybody I bump into has an opinion on our property markets. They’re reading all the news, and while some believe our property markets are going to perform well moving forward, there are still many property pessimists who believe high inflation and interest rates and affordability challenges will lead to a housing market collapse….

Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from CoreLogic paints an interesting picture. This year’s spring selling season proved less successful for sellers than last year’s with overall sales volumes 4% lower than the historic average, according to CoreLogic’s Housing Chart Pack for December which assessed…

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