Investment Sentiment High Queensland is overwhelmingly the top pick by property investors, with more than a third believing it has the best investment prospects in the next 12 months. APIM’s Property Sentiment Report Q1 2025 says 35% of respondents picked Queensland as their preferred investment location, 19% selected Victoria, while 14% selected Western Australia, New […]
$1 Million Properties On Rise Solid property price growth in recent years means a third of Australian homes are now valued at $1 million or more. New research from Cotality shows the portion of dwellings valued at $1 million or more has risen from 9.7% in April 2015 to 34.4% as of April 2025. This
Property Listings Drop The number of properties listed for sale has dropped in every capital city. New analysis by SQM Research shows listings are down 3.6% in April to 242,425 properties being offered for sale. Listings are down the most in Sydney and Canberra (7%), while Melbourne is down 4.5% and Hobart is down 3.5%.
First 15 Years of Mortgage Are Taxes The first 15 years of mortgage repayments by homeowners effectively only pays off the equivalent taxes and government costs associated with developing the property. HIA senior economist, Thomas Devitt, says government taxes, regulations and charges are costing Australians more than ever. In Sydney, half the cost of a
Toowoomba Chronicle Sophie Forster Nearly half of all homes in South East Queensland are now valued at over $1 million, with over 310 suburbs across the state crossing the millionaire median threshold. New data reveals 325 Queensland suburbs—spanning both houses and units—now have median prices above $1 million. Notably, Daisy Hill, Wynnum West, Beerburrum and
The Positive Cashflow Property Myth Busted Think high interest rates mean goodbye to positive cashflow? Think again. In this episode, we break down why smart investors are still finding strong cashflow opportunities right now across Australia. We explore the truth behind the long-held myth that you can’t have high rental yields and capital growth
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Government support for first-home buyers always seems to spark the same criticism: that it drives up prices and does more harm than good. But where’s the evidence? In this episode, we unpack the recurring claims that FHB schemes like deposit guarantees and grants inflate property values — and ask why these arguments persist despite
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After several years of standout growth, Perth’s housing market is starting to cool — but that doesn’t mean it’s headed for a fall. In this episode, we break down the latest indicators showing that Perth’s price growth has slowed, even as the state’s economy remains one of the strongest in the country. We also
Bank of Mum and Dad Open The bank of mum and dad remains one of the key sources for young people buying property. The latest Mortgage Choice Home Loan Report shows 22% of Gen Z buyers funded their deposit with a cash gift from their parents. Mortgage Choice CEO Anthony Waldron says as property
Approvals Up, Completions Down Building approvals may be up but the number of homes actually making it through to completion is at decade low, according to the Housing Industry Association. The HIA says the past two years have been Australia’s weakest in the past decade in terms of homes being actually built. HIA Chief Economist,
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