Signs of a slowing market
The Australian property market has been on a tear, with stunning growth levels that have delivered extraordinary prices around the country. It’s possible that the current market conditions will be a benchmar…
Is the great migration a myth?
Property pundits are buzzing with the news that regional Australian real estate is having its moment in the sun, with vendors finally experiencing the joy of that all-too-rare sellers’ market thanks to a tre…
2021: The year in review and what’s in store for 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s an opportunity to take stock of the year that was and to review progress against expectations. While the year has been one riddled with lockdowns, restrictions and numerous COV…
Should you build or buy your investment property?
You’ve decided to jump into real estate and purchase an investment property. Congratulations!
Real estate can be a great tool for long term growth and there are many pros. Property can offer the savvy investor stab…
Queensland’s new tenancy legislation
New tenancy legislation being introduced in Queensland, following similar legislation being introduced in Victoria and New South Wales, favours tenants in a range of areas and potentially adds costs to an in…
The idiocy of the tenant’s union argument
The relationship between a tenant and a landlord can be a fractious, but most often it’s a relatively stable one governed by a contract and fostered mutual benefits. The landlord is seeking a reliable tenant…
It just got harder to get a home loan – Here’s what APRA’s tightened lending standards mean for borrowers
As forecast last week by your truly, skyrocketing house prices in most markets are putting the financial regulators under pressure to take action – and this week they have.
The Australian Prudential Regul…
The flaws in those ‘Top growth suburbs’ lists – Is this really Brisbane’s top 30 suburbs
Real estate research business, REA (the News Corp business behind realestate.com.au and others) announced its top 30 suburbs for house price and unit price growth recently, delivering a list that included so…
Are changes afoot in our lending markets
Australians are on a massive home shopping spree, borrowing to buy property at rates not seen before in this country. However, our bricks and mortar spendathon may be about to hit a snag as warning bells sou…
Are we heading toward a ‘slow boom’ market
We are seeing signs that the housing market’s meteoric rise over the past 12 months is beginning to slow – and take note, I said, “slow”, not “plateau”.
Extended lockdowns in the nation’s two biggest hous…