Back in early 2020, when we were told to “stay home,” none of us really knew what that meant for the long term. Would COVID change everything forever? Would cities empty out? Would we see a baby boom, a population collapse, or a permanent shift to remote work? Now, nearly six years later, we finally…
Inflation cooled in November, as a wave of retail discounting helped ease the pressure on household budgets during the holiday period and bolstered the case for the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady next month. However, a hike is by no means off the cards. ABS data released this week shows headline inflation dropped…
If you thought buying property was getting harder, try renting the dream lifestyle. Across Australia, rents have skyrocketed so fast that simply living where you want is becoming a luxury for some people. New research from Domain paints a stark picture of our rental future, one where proximity, prestige and even basic comfort come with…
What has been the single greatest obstacle stopping you from becoming financially free? Why do I ask? Well… at the end of last year at a private client function I had the good fortune to have conversations with a number of our Wealth Retreat graduates. I was talking with them about their experiences since attending…
About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am certain will be true for 2026. 1….
When you first take the plunge into property investing, there are some obvious questions you’ve probably asked yourself. In fact, you may have even turned to some of the more experienced investors around you for tips and advice. Questions like: “What state or suburb should I buy in?” and “Should I buy a home or…
Cotality Home Value Index surged 8.6% higher in 2025, adding approximately $71,400 to the national median dwelling value. But recorded the smallest gain in five months in December, with value rising 0.7%. Sydney and Melbourne were the biggest drag on the headline growth outcome with values sliding -0.1% lower. The subtle decline in values across…
One of the most challenging aspects of investing is figuring out if you should sell an underperforming investment or whether to hold and be patient. We’re often told to track investment returns closely and sell investments that aren’t performing. But the reality is, that some investments just need more time. Charlie Munger, the legendary investor,…
In a world where change seems to be the only constant, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Technology evolves at lightning speed, economic trends shift unpredictably, and the media bombards us with stories of disruption. But here’s the thing: amid all this chaos, there are certain principles that never change. These timeless truths can anchor us,…
What if I told you that Australia’s property market is about to enter a phase we haven’t seen in years, a phase driven not just by interest rates, but by a wave of government policy, shifting affordability lines, and a surprising surge in first-home buyer activity? According to Domain’s Forecast Report 2026, the next 18…
