Good as Gucci: Why You Probably Can’t Afford Sydney and Melbourne’s Best Homes
When a blue-chip property in Melbourne or Sydney sells, the media swarms. There’s something about people paying lots of money for luxury houses that drives clicks from readers – which is why even publishers like the AFR can’t resist the odd bit of dress-circle coverage. Of course, it’s not just about the big personalities or […]
August Newsletter 2023
Spring is just around the corner and that means the busiest period for the real estate industry is almost here. So, what’s been happening in the property world of late? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate on hold again this month at 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, Australia’s housing values are still […]
July Newsletter 2023
Some positive news for homeowners this month, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deciding to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, Australia’s housing values moved through a fourth month of recovery in June. Property prices continued to climb in most markets, with CoreLogic data showing a 1.1 per cent rise in national property values […]
June newsletter 2023
Australia’s winter housing outlook is improving, with rising property prices and stronger market conditions. Since February, we have seen three consecutive months of positive growth in housing values due to a significant imbalance between supply and demand. This month, experts warned that if property prices continued to grow as they have in recent months, we may see […]
May Newsletter 2023
Winter is coming, but for many investors, it’s a time to celebrate about the sizzling rental property market. According to CoreLogic, Australia’s capital cities recorded the strongest annual rental increase in history. In the year to April 2023, the combined capitals saw an annual rental increase of 11.7%, which was a new record. The increase has […]
Four Big Reasons to Buy a House in 2023
· Sifting through the noise around housing markets, interest rates, and inflation is enough to put anybody off the idea of buying a property in 2023. For some, this year might seem like one of the worst times to get into the market, but for others, there are strong signs of opportunity. The best attitude […]
Refinancing Your Home Loan: What It Is and Why It Matters
Keeping an eye on interest rates when paying off your home loan or mortgage is imperative – in a climate of rising living costs, being aware of changes in your repayments will serve you well. But what affects interest rates, and why are they being driven up? The interest rates on loans from banks and […]
April Newsletter 2023
Winter is coming, but for many investors, it’s a time to celebrate about the sizzling rental property market. According to CoreLogic, Australia’s capital cities recorded the strongest annual rental increase in history. In the year to April 2023, the combined capitals saw an annual rental increase of 11.7%, which was a new record. The increase has […]
The Big 4’s Complacency with SMSF Loans
Having a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is the ultimate expression of taking your future into your own hands, but too many Australians just assume that the property loan interest rate taken out via their SMSF under a Limited Resource Borrowing Arrangement is actually a good rate. Unfortunately, this means that too many people are stuck […]
March Newsletter 2023
Autumn has arrived – the second-busiest time of the year in the property world. For buyers looking to make the most of lower property prices, there are opportunities to be found. This month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) put up interest rates again – but there are signs that a cash rate pause could be on […]
