Aug 29, 2024

One of the greatest misconceptions in the housing market is that property investors are the people who cause property prices to rise.

The evidence confirms that this is a major piece of misinformation but some sections of politics and news media love to perpetuate this fiction.

And, as an extension, use it as...

Aug 29, 2024

The trend we call the Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle is among the most powerful forces impacting real estate markets across Australia.

It’s a trend that been around for at least the past 10 years, with more and more residents of the biggest cities relocating to smaller cities or regional areas in search of a different...

Aug 29, 2024

Top economists are unanimous in believing Australia's housing market is in crisis, according to a new poll.

And I have to say, Wow, we had to go to a group of “top economists” to achieve that startling revelation.

It comes from a survey in which the Economic Society of Australia offered these top economists a choice...

Aug 22, 2024

A question I get asked more than any other is where I see the Australian property market heading in the next 12 months OR what I expect to happen with Australian property prices this year or next year.

And the answer I provide is usually delivered in multiple parts.

Firstly, there is NO Australian property market.

Aug 22, 2024

Contemplate this scenario: you buy a capital city house for $380,000 and a year later it has a market value of $530,000. Up 40% in 12 months, providing a capital gain of $150,000.

Or this one: you paid just $240,000 for a house in a regional centre and a year later it’s worth $325,000 – up 35% in 12 months. And...