If you google my name – God forbid – then more often than not, my version of the property clock will be one of the first articles in the run down. I don’t know why, as I have said some pretty outlandish things in my past, but the clock seems to stick. It is a…
Do you know how many people own more than one investment property in Australia? Trust me – the answer will surprise you! You see, while there are just over two million investors in Australia, about 75 per cent of them own just one investment property. Only about 18 per cent own two, which rapidly drops…
The ABS has just released population estimates by country of birth for the year 2023. Normally we only get an update on this from the Census (every 5 years) but in recent years the ABS has started publishing Estimated Resident Population by country of birth. Australia remains a nation of migrants, with the latest figures showing…
In recent weeks, state governments have been sending out land tax notices to property investors. The noticeable increase in land tax receipts over the past few years has prompted more investors to reassess their property investments. Furthermore, the surge in land taxes is anticipated to exacerbate the rental crisis. Property investors are likely to pass…
Australia is going through an infrastructure boom. This follows from a building boom and before that a resources boom. Each boom was manufactured by the “Over World” as I like to label them – i.e. those that benefit the most – so that Australia doesn’t fall off the economic cliff or for some other altruistic…
For a Budget that made housing one of its central focuses, the federal government has three big ‘misses’ in the plans laid out on Tuesday night. Our Budget analysis considers what could be done more efficiently in the approach to Commonwealth Rental Assistance (CRA), construction, and use of existing supply. What did the Budget get…
Receiving an inheritance can be a life-changing event, but also one filled with heightened emotions and uncertainty about the implications on your financial future. While receiving a lump sum of money can be a great opportunity to strengthen your finances, the sudden increase in your wealth also requires some careful consideration and planning. So, whether…
What approach are you using to make the vital decision of investing in the property market? In my mind, there are two approaches that I use when researching and analysing data in order to make an educated and informed decision. While both methods are important, the data used for each process will differ according to…
Have the Perth and Adelaide housing markets peaked? And if so, where will we find the next boom markets? The answer lies in who is doing the buying and selling. Experts commonly refer to a city’s median housing price when describing its performance, but this is misleading. The median price lumps all buyers and sellers,…
Amidst Australia’s historic two-year rate hike cycle, the property market has become a picture of resilience and decline, showcasing stark contrasts across cities, suburbs, and regions. A CoreLogic Australia analysis comparing the property market’s performance two years before and after the rate hike cycle reveals that home values across the nation have risen only 2.8%…
