Median apartment rents are likely to grow by 24% between 2025 and 2030, across Australian capital cities, according to the latest report by International Property Consultancy, CBRE. By 2030, 92% of 2-bed apartments are forecast to have rents exceeding $700/week (33% exceeding $1000/week). CBRE expect that capital city vacancy rates will fall further to 1.1%…
What happens when your dream holiday destination turns into a staging ground for gridlock, sky-high rents, and near-invisible housing options? Welcome to the Gold Coast—a city fighting to catch up with its own popularity. It was once known for its glittering beaches, holiday resorts, and laid-back lifestyle, but today, the Gold Coast has earned a…
In 1966, homeownership in Australia hit “peak home ownership” as 73 per cent of dwellings were owned outright or with a mortgage. That figure has been drifting downward ever since, sitting at 66–67 per cent in recent years, and just 63 per cent at the 2021 Census if you count occupied dwellings only. On the…
If you’ve ever felt that everyone around you seems to be a millionaire these days, you’re not imagining things. According to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report and reported by ABC news, Australia now boasts one of the highest concentrations of millionaires in the world, and much of that wealth is tied directly to property….
Imagine the world tuning in to the sun-drenched banks of the Brisbane River, the roar of crowds echoing through state-of-the-art stadiums, and the global spotlight firmly fixed on Australia’s third-largest city. That’s exactly what’s coming our way with the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, and it’s set to be a once-in-a-generation catalyst for transformation. But this isn’t…
Australia’s inflation story just took an interesting twist. After months of trending down, headline inflation nudged higher in July: lifting to 2.8% from June’s 1.9%. That may not sound like much, but it’s the first rise we’ve seen in the monthly CPI series since late 2024. So, what’s driving it? Electricity prices surged by over…
Rates are easing. Buyer and seller confidence is rising. Auction clearance rates are humming. And now, the Federal Government has decided to throw additional demand into the mix by fast-tracking its expanded Home Guarantee Scheme to October 1. Income caps are being removed, property caps are being lifted (to $1.5m in Sydney, $950k in Melbourne,…
If you own an investment property in Victoria, there are some major changes to the rental laws heading your way in late 2025. And they’re not just tweaks around the edges, these reforms are a complete shift in how the relationship between rental providers (what landlords are now officially called) and renters will work. While…
One of my early investments was a complete loss. I know that doesn’t make for ego pleasing conversation from someone who’s meant to be an investment expert, but it’s the truth. However, I’m keen to tell you the story of how I lost 100% of my invested capital many years ago, way back in the…
In what’s being described as an explosive move, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come out swinging against property tax concessions, backing reforms that could fundamentally change the way investors approach real estate in this country. They propose to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts to just one investment property…
