When it comes to housing, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. And as CoreLogic’s research director, Tim Lawless, highlighted in a new research, those impacts are continuing to have a material impact on Australians’ living situations and property investment portfolios. Looking back just four years to March 2020, Lawless remarked that the country […]
With more first home buyers (FHBs) entering the property market, an expert buyer’s agent hands down her top tips for anyone ready to jump on the property ladder. According to the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA), activity for first home buyers has increased by 13 per cent compared to one year ago. […]
Embarking on a property investment journey can be both exciting and daunting, especially for first-time investors. Property investment can offer substantial financial rewards, but it also requires careful planning and informed decision-making. This step-by-step guide aims to navigate beginners through the fundamentals of property investment, covering key areas like property selection, financing and management. Step […]
A new survey has revealed that the RBA’s decision to pause rate rises in February was a shot in the arm for consumer sentiment, but the mood remains pessimistic. The Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Survey Index rose by 6.2 per cent to 86 in February 2024 (up from 81 in January), This marked the biggest […]
In 2002, then US secretary of defence, Donald Rumsfeld, delivered a convoluted word salad that’s perhaps one of history’s most awkwardly constructed quotes. In describing his country’s position on the war in Iraq, Mr Rumsfeld said: ”There are known knowns; there are things we know that we know.”There are known unknowns; that is to say, […]
Most Australians wait until their mid-30s to enter the property market. Are there benefits to buying in this age bracket, or is “sooner the better” still the best rule of thumb? Gone are the days when Australians would buy their first home in their 20s in preparation to raise a family. The latest data from […]
New insight into Australian home loan borrowers reveals that market activity is increasingly dominated by purchasers leveraging other properties to acquire new homes. The Consumer Access to Mortgages 2023 report by Agile Market Intelligence in association with the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) reported that borrowers who were granted a mortgage in the last 12 months […]
A top economist has identified major concerns for the year ahead, but believes that investors still have reasons to be optimistic. Inflation, the risk of recession, China and geopolitical risks are the “big worries” for investors heading into 2024, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver. While evaluating that 2023 has turned out “far better […]
These three locations could offer smart investors both short-term yields and long-term growth. DPN, an investment provider and finance broker, has revealed their top three picks for investors seeking a sound, growth-oriented asset in the new year. With rumours that the Reserve Bank of Australia will continue to hike interest rates and an ongoing shortage […]
Want to raise a family? These are the country’s top 12 neighbourhoods for kids and parents. Owning your own family home is the Australian dream – but with mortgage rates soaring and lifestyle needs evolving, it can be difficult to know where to buy. Financial services firm Property Credit sifted through data to identify standout […]