August 8, 2023

Short-Stay Rentals and the Property Market – A help or a hinderance?

Recent years have seen an incredible explosion in the popularity of ‘short-stay’ rentals. Sites like Stayz, Vrbo and Airbnb have made it extremely simple for investors to experiment with short term renting in favour of conventional, long-term, rental agreements.
August 8, 2023

Declining Housing Affordability – What does it mean for investors?

Housing affordability can be thought of as the relationship between average expenditure on housing and average household incomes. In an ideal world, household income and expenditure on housing would increase similarly over time due to inflation, resulting in fairly stagnant affordability. But of course, we know that this hasn’t been the case for Australia!
July 31, 2023

How Do Property Developers Impact Housing Affordability?

Are property developers the heroes or villains when it comes to the housing affordability crisis in Australia? It's a question that sparks lively debates and passionate opinions. The Supply Challenge:  Picture this: a high demand for housing and a limited supply. This imbalance drives prices up, making it increasingly challenging for aspiring homeowners to enter the market.
July 31, 2023

Could rate hikes be missing the point?

Are you feeling the pinch of rising interest rates in the property market?   The RBA’s ongoing rate hike cycle has sent shockwaves throughout the economy and sparked broader debate regarding the effectiveness of their monetary policy approach. In the March edition of Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report, author Stephen Smith was critical of the RBA's strategy, arguing that a traditional rate hike approach is not the answer to what is currently driving inflation. In this article, we investigate what inflation is, discuss what makes it so difficult to solve, and examine whether our friends at Deloitte may have a point!
July 31, 2023

Unleashing Your Property’s Hidden Potential: Mastering Equity for Investment and Renovations

Imagine your property's equity as a fertile garden, waiting for you to plant the seeds of success. As you nurture these seeds, they grow, reflecting the blossoming value of your portfolio. Equity enables you to expand your garden through strategic renovations or acquiring new properties, ultimately reaping a bountiful harvest. To harness your garden's potential, first, understand how equity is calculated.
June 9, 2023

31st May 2023 – Property Market Update

The Australian property market has continued its strong April performance into May, with an accelerating rate of aggregate value increases across the nation, despite rising interest rates. Wondering what's driving this rebound, and its ramifications for the future? Stick with us as we delve into the interconnected factors at play and discuss potential implications for Australian homeowners and investors.
May 11, 2023

30th April 2023 – Property Market Update

Bouncing back from a 10-month slump, the Australian property market is showing some newfound resilience. March's uptick in aggregate home value was no fluke and April has followed suit with a similar upward trend, despite interest rates remaining high. Curious about what has fuelled this turnaround, and what it means for the future? Stick around as we dive into the nitty-gritty, exploring the factors behind this comeback and what lies ahead for Aussie homeowners and investors!
April 17, 2023

31st March 2023 – Property Market Update

The Australian property market is making waves once again, rallying from a 10-month downturn. Latest figures unveil a rise in aggregate home value indexes, ending a prolonged decline and sparking renewed interest. Intrigued about the factors driving this change? Eager to understand the events that led us here? Contemplating what's in store for the future? Delve into our March Market Smart as we guide you through the property market’s latest resurgence.
March 16, 2023

28th February 2023 – Property Market Update

In somewhat surprising news, the monthly rate of decline in the national median dwelling value has slowed significantly, to 0.14%. This is largely due to an upswing in the Sydney market, which saw the city’s median price increase 0.3%. That said, almost all capital and regional markets saw a slowing of their rate of decline over the last month.
March 14, 2023

Climate Change and Property Investing – What Trends are We Seeing?

The connection between property investment and combatting the effects of climate change may not be immediately obvious. However, it is believed that the built environment is responsible for producing over a third of all CO2 emissions globally. As such, making sustainability a key principle of your investment strategy can have a real impact. This is something we have seen investors become increasingly conscious of over the last couple of years. Many are now considering a much wider range of factors when choosing properties and planning future portfolio growth. Here we take a closer look at what these are and the top property investment trends they are driving.