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NSW Rezoning Plan: 30,000 New Homes & $520M Investment

NSW’s rezoning plan adds 30,000 new homes, including affordable options, to Kellyville, Bella Vista, Hornsby, and Macquarie Park.

Australia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.1% in June 2024

Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in June despite adding 50,000 jobs, highlighting key RBA discussion points for their August interest rate decision.

PropTrack Forecast: Home Prices to Rise 5% in 2024

PropTrack revises its 2024 home price forecast to 5% with strong market performance and anticipated boosts from tax cuts and interest rate adjustments.

Top 10 Liveable Cities 2024: Melbourne & Sydney Rankings

See how Melbourne and Sydney ranked in the 2024 Global Liveability Index and how Australia’s housing crisis impacted their scores.

CommBank HSI Index Shows Spending Trends in June

CommBank’s HSI Index rose 0.6% in June, with increased spending on recreation and hospitality. Essentials like insurance and utilities saw the biggest jumps.

Australia’s Luxury Property Boom: 2020-2023 Insights

Discover Westpac’s report on the surge in Australia’s luxury property market, with $5M+ home sales up 159% from 2019-2023, despite recent leveling off.

Inflation Hits 4.0% in May: Impact on Property Market

Inflation rose to 4.0% in May, sparking concerns of cash rate hikes. Discover CoreLogic’s insights on how this impacts Australia’s resilient property market.

CoreLogic reports that 94.3% of home sellers made a profit in the first quarter of this year

Explore the latest information from CoreLogics head of research Eliza Owen.

Home Owners Are Renovating Their Properties At Never-Before-Seen Levels.

Explore the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Renovations activity in April was a staggering 45.2% higher than the year before.

Sydney’s Inner-City Housing Affordability Declines: PropTrack Study Reveals Changing Trends

Explore the latest findings from PropTrack’s study on Sydney’s inner-city housing and learn how these trends may impact your housing decisions.

New Australian Law: Foreign Homebuyers Face Higher Taxes for Empty Houses

New legislation aims to deter foreign investors from leaving homes empty, boosting investment in new housing and supporting economic growth.

CoreLogic Study: More Australian Women Own Property Than Men

CoreLogic’s latest findings show that women in Australia own more property than men. Discover the impact of evolving gender dynamics in property ownership.

4 Reasons to Use an Offset Account over Redraw

Learn the advantages of opting for an offset account over redraw: enhanced security, tax benefits, streamlined functionality, and improved budget management.

Self-Employed and Seeking a Mortgage? Here’s Your Blueprint for Success

Maximise your chances of securing the ideal mortgage and discover the expert strategies for self-employed Australians seeking mortgage approval.

Australians’ Property Spending Hits $613 Billion in 2023, Refinancing Surges Despite Rate Hikes

PEXA’s report: Australians spent $613B on property in 2023. What are the implications for homeowners? Explore your best options. Contact us for expert advice.

Case Study – Off-the-Plan Purchase

Find out how a first-home buyer couple optimised their off-the-plan purchase, saved on LMI, secured a lower interest rate, and had surplus cash for furnishing.

Australian Property Prices Surge: Sydney Tops as Most Expensive City, Domain Report Reveals

Discover the latest findings from Domain’s report on Australian property prices and stay informed of the latest trends impacting the real estate market.
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Property demand continues to exceed supply.

Australia’s population is growing faster than our housing supply, which is contributing to low rental vacancy rates and fast-rising rents.

Australians Preferring to Rent Apartments Instead of Houses

A new PropTrack analysis has found that people are now preferring to rent smaller places, such as apartments, instead of bigger houses.

The Time it Takes to Save For a Deposit in Sydney Becomes Slightly Quicker

Saving for a 20% home deposit in Sydney has become slightly quicker, with the time required dropping by one month for both houses and units, according to Domain’s latest first home buyer report.

NSW Rezoning Plan: 30,000 New Homes & $520M Investment

NSW’s rezoning plan adds 30,000 new homes, including affordable options, to Kellyville, Bella Vista, Hornsby, and Macquarie Park.

Australia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.1% in June 2024

Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in June despite adding 50,000 jobs, highlighting key RBA discussion points for their August interest rate decision.

PropTrack Forecast: Home Prices to Rise 5% in 2024

PropTrack revises its 2024 home price forecast to 5% with strong market performance and anticipated boosts from tax cuts and interest rate adjustments.

Top 10 Liveable Cities 2024: Melbourne & Sydney Rankings

See how Melbourne and Sydney ranked in the 2024 Global Liveability Index and how Australia’s housing crisis impacted their scores.

CommBank HSI Index Shows Spending Trends in June

CommBank’s HSI Index rose 0.6% in June, with increased spending on recreation and hospitality. Essentials like insurance and utilities saw the biggest jumps.

Australia’s Luxury Property Boom: 2020-2023 Insights

Discover Westpac’s report on the surge in Australia’s luxury property market, with $5M+ home sales up 159% from 2019-2023, despite recent leveling off.

Inflation Hits 4.0% in May: Impact on Property Market

Inflation rose to 4.0% in May, sparking concerns of cash rate hikes. Discover CoreLogic’s insights on how this impacts Australia’s resilient property market.

CoreLogic reports that 94.3% of home sellers made a profit in the first quarter of this year

Explore the latest information from CoreLogics head of research Eliza Owen.

Home Owners Are Renovating Their Properties At Never-Before-Seen Levels.

Explore the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Renovations activity in April was a staggering 45.2% higher than the year before.

Sydney’s Inner-City Housing Affordability Declines: PropTrack Study Reveals Changing Trends

Explore the latest findings from PropTrack’s study on Sydney’s inner-city housing and learn how these trends may impact your housing decisions.

New Australian Law: Foreign Homebuyers Face Higher Taxes for Empty Houses

New legislation aims to deter foreign investors from leaving homes empty, boosting investment in new housing and supporting economic growth.

CoreLogic Study: More Australian Women Own Property Than Men

CoreLogic’s latest findings show that women in Australia own more property than men. Discover the impact of evolving gender dynamics in property ownership.

4 Reasons to Use an Offset Account over Redraw

Learn the advantages of opting for an offset account over redraw: enhanced security, tax benefits, streamlined functionality, and improved budget management.

Self-Employed and Seeking a Mortgage? Here’s Your Blueprint for Success

Maximise your chances of securing the ideal mortgage and discover the expert strategies for self-employed Australians seeking mortgage approval.

Australians’ Property Spending Hits $613 Billion in 2023, Refinancing Surges Despite Rate Hikes

PEXA’s report: Australians spent $613B on property in 2023. What are the implications for homeowners? Explore your best options. Contact us for expert advice.

Case Study – Off-the-Plan Purchase

Find out how a first-home buyer couple optimised their off-the-plan purchase, saved on LMI, secured a lower interest rate, and had surplus cash for furnishing.

Australian Property Prices Surge: Sydney Tops as Most Expensive City, Domain Report Reveals

Discover the latest findings from Domain’s report on Australian property prices and stay informed of the latest trends impacting the real estate market.
Modern staircase

Property demand continues to exceed supply.

Australia’s population is growing faster than our housing supply, which is contributing to low rental vacancy rates and fast-rising rents.

Australians Preferring to Rent Apartments Instead of Houses

A new PropTrack analysis has found that people are now preferring to rent smaller places, such as apartments, instead of bigger houses.

The Time it Takes to Save For a Deposit in Sydney Becomes Slightly Quicker

Saving for a 20% home deposit in Sydney has become slightly quicker, with the time required dropping by one month for both houses and units, according to Domain’s latest first home buyer report.

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