Every few months, there’s a story online about an investor in their 30s that has amassed a property portfolio of 12 properties…and how you can do it too. Firstly, we shouldn’t be impressed by the number of properties that someone owns, as it doesn’t tell us anything about their wealth (equity). Boasting about the number…
The latest report from PropTrack revealed that new loan commitments increased by 4.8% in May 2023 to $25 billion. This means that property buyers are becoming increasingly active even after 12 interest rate rises since May 2022. The report also showed that investor lending picked up the most, with a 6.2% increase, while owner-occupier lending…
It is often suggested that it’s a lot more difficult for people to buy their first property compared to many decades ago. It is true that property is a lot more expensive. However, I would like to suggest that in many respects, buying a property today is easier than it was many decades ago. I…
As an investor, it’s crucial to understand the dynamics of property cycles and how they can significantly impact property prices, rental yields, and overall investment returns. Today I’ll be chatting with Brett Warren and at the end of the show I hope you’ll understand the various factors that drive property cycles so you can identify…
Homeownership is looking further out of reach for anyone without family wealth, as over the last few years property prices kept growing and wages fail to keep up. Is it really harder to get into the property market today than it was a number of decades ago? That’s what I discuss today with independent financial…
Whether you’re a property buyer or investor, when you’re looking to buy a new property there are so many things to consider. Sure, the location, proximity to amenities, and transport links are important factors that affect a property’s value. But, did you know that state school zones can also have a huge impact on local…
Australia is heading towards a severe housing crisis, with a projected shortage of 106,000 homes by 2027. This dire situation arises from high-interest rates, surging immigration, and community resistance to new developments. Despite a recent 0.6% increase in dwelling values in March, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) warns that cities like Brisbane…
There is no shortage of idyllic streets, extravagant properties, and exclusive postcodes in Victoria’s capital. The city might not have seen the same record price increases as in other states, but sky-high demand, low-interest rates, tight supply, and government incentives still kept property prices in some of the most notorious parts of the city at all-time highs….
A recent report reveals that while property prices have declined throughout Sydney as a whole during the past year, certain suburbs have experienced growth at a rate of over 10%. The Shore Financial State of Sydney Report conducts a quarterly analysis of Sydney’s 600-plus suburbs and identifies the top five suburbs in each quintile based…
Over the past two decades, property data has reached unprecedented levels. Of course, property investment experts have always used data to help them identify investment-grade properties in locations primed for superior capital growth. These days, though, the abundance of data online makes it seem “easy” for anyone to do the same. The problem with this…