As concerns about environmental sustainability and energy efficiency continue to grow, homeowners are increasingly turning to green technologies to future-proof their properties. Note: The integration of sustainable innovations is not just about reducing carbon footprints; it also involves enhancing property values and ensuring homes meet future standards and regulations. This transition is driven by both…
If you’re a property investor, the most common question you will likely ask is, “Where should I buy my next investment property?” In fact, who wouldn’t give their second garage to know which city will outperform over the next decade? Well, that’s the question I’m going to ask my guest today – independent financial adviser…
Buying real estate in Australia as an expat can be a complex process, but with the right knowledge and preparation, it can be a rewarding investment. Understanding the steps involved, from financing to legal requirements, is crucial for a smooth transaction. An important aspect to consider is how to handle money transfers in Australia to…
In Australia, Generation X born between 1965 and 1980, is shaping the housing landscape with preferences influenced by their life stage, career aspirations, and family dynamics. Today this cohort is between 44 and 59 years of age. There are over 5.11 million Gen Xers in Australia, yet this generation is expected to grow by just 27,000…
Housing affordability for home buyers has finally turned a corner with the March quarter of 2024 showing improvement for the first time in three years, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). But it’s really a tale of two cities. REIA President, Leanne Pilkington, highlighted that while housing affordability…
Today I’d like to explain to you why our housing crisis is going to expose some of the flaws in the quick-fix solutions our major political parties are telling us is going to solve the housing crisis. I was writing a blog about this and thought I’d got to discuss it with you now. As…
Australia continues to endure a rental crisis, where extremely low vacancies, low stock and record-high rents have created a pressure-cooker environment for renters. But despite the challenges, space is still top of the list for many, with demand remaining robust for larger rental properties. New research reveals that houses with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and…
Impulse purchases are costing people thousands of dollars every year, according to new research by Finder. The survey of 1,071 respondents found the average Australian splurges $44 a week on impulse purchases – $915 million nationwide every 7 days. That’s the equivalent of $2,278 a year – $47.5 billion nationwide – spent on everything from chocolate…
Key takeaways Investors are increasingly shying away from investing in apartments, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the influx of shoddy high-rise apartment buildings built during the last building boom. My view is that it depends on the location, neighbourhood and size of the apartment. Australia’s apartment market outlook is poor, with many cheaply constructed…
Crisis conditions have gripped Australia’s rental markets in recent years, with affordable rentals now few and far between. According to PropTrack, nationally advertised rental prices are up 43% for houses and 46% for units compared to pre-pandemic levels. In some markets, like Queensland and WA, median advertised weekly rents have surged by close to 80%…
