A Finder survey of 1,085 revealed 1 in 3 (30%) Australians have leaned on family and friends for financial support in the past 12 months. The top expenses Australians sought financial help for are: groceries (16%), rent (9%), and petrol (7%). Medical costs (5%) and school fees (5%) were next on the list. Have you…
The Australian property market has been experiencing a major shift over the past few years, with a significant increase in the number of suburbs where renting a house or apartment is cheaper than buying. According to research by CoreLogic for the Australian Financial Review, this trend has been driven by soaring mortgage costs, which have…
So, the “National Jobs & Skills Summit” succeeded in what seemed a predetermined outcome: to lift migrant numbers and boost our population once again. Permanent migration will be lifted to 195,000 per annum, to address “skilled labour shortages” that is “holding back the economy.” Set aside that full employment would ordinarily see real wages grow…
Ever thought of quitting your job and working on (or living off) your property full-time? If so, you’re not alone. I frequently see clients or potential clients of Metropole who want this. In fact only the other day I sat with someone who said: “I’ve been wanting to get out of the business we’ve been in…
Location, Location, Location! In today’s podcast, we’re going to dive deep into the world of property investment and explore the importance of location in achieving long-term success. And more importantly, what makes an investment-grade location? Joining me today is Brett Warren, National Director of Metropole Property Strategists, to share his expertise and insights into what…
Over the past few months, the accelerated increase in interest rates has led to decreased borrowing capabilities, resulting in a decrease in demand for home purchases and consequently, a decline in demand for new housing loans. This has resulted in a drop in new lending for all types of borrowers, and in January, the value…
While driving to Burnie airport, we suddenly found ourselves caught in one of those fierce storms that occasionally lash the northwest of Tasmania. The main road was blocked by fallen trees but because our plane was departing in an hour, we decided to try a lesser-used road to find a way through. In the middle…
In today’s show, my guest Ross Elliot and I discuss the widening income disparity between Australia’s inner and outer suburbs. In recent years, this issue has become more pronounced, with the income gap between the two areas continuing to grow. In this episode, we will explore the causes and consequences of this trend, and discuss…
There has been a lot of talk about the “fixed interest rate cliff” being one of the biggest potential risks to housing market values and the overall stability of our property markets in 2023. With my guest today, independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss I plan to explain what the cliff is, some must-know pieces of…
You can’t escape the headlines that remind us property markets around Australia are in the adjustment phase of the cycle where prices are falling. So, is this the leg-up first home buyers so desperately need, to get themselves onto the property ladder at last? Is it the perfect time to trade up from your current…