Australia’s economy remains broadly resilient. The latest economic indicators show continued economic and employment growth, relatively low unemployment, rising wages and a healthy level of
For property investors working with a budget below $650,000, affordability is only one part of the equation. Market demand, liquidity and the time it
Australia’s Property Market Isn’t Falling—It’s Fragmenting When property prices fall in Sydney or Melbourne, headlines frequently declare that Australia is experiencing a “national property downturn”.
Every so often a single number does more work than an entire report. This year, that number is 5.15 per cent. It comes from recent
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Why some movement, cracking and changes around a concrete slab can be normal — and when you should investigate further When buying or assessing an
Australia’s property market is now four months into its latest downturn. But could the correction be closer to its end than many buyers think? The
Every property market moves through a cycle — a “property clock” of sorts. Twelve o’clock is the peak, where growth is strong but starting to
If you’ve been putting off a property investment decision because of the negative gearing headlines from this year’s Federal Budget, it’s time to look at
Here’s a sentence that makes most first-time investors nervous: over any 20-year period, a typical house in almost any suburb — metro or regional, in
Buying an investment property is only the first step. The real work begins after settlement. Many investors spend months researching suburbs, comparing rental yields, reviewing