Restoring The Balance
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The federal government released a new budget earlier in the month, and there were some key changes that will effect property supply going forward.
Affordability Exposed
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I don’t normally have anything nice to say about media reports on property markets. They’re too often sensationalistic, offer little in terms of balance and would rather stoke fear as opposed to offering truth. The 60 Minutes report on housing affordability last weekend, however, was a refreshing change.
‘Don’t Buy’: Property Tip From An Economist
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Chris Richardson from Deloitte Access Economics had some advice to young Australians thinking about getting into the property market – ‘Don’t Buy’.
Get Real About Growth
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We spend a lot of our time assessing demographic and economic shifts and how they’ll likely impact house prices in the future. The birth of my son nine weeks ago has made it a whole lot more real. When I was his age in 1986, the average house price in Sydney was $98,000. Sydney’s average price in 2017 is around $1 million. That equates to a growth rate of 8% per annum between 1986 and 2017.
That Style Is So Five Years Ago
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‘That *insert inner-city gentrifying suburb name here* is like Redfern five years ago.’ It’s a comment I frequently make to describe the transformation currently occurring in Melbourne’s inner north and west. Analysis we conducted this week, however, indicates a more widespread application of the analogy.
I Demand You Read This
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There’s one thing that’s been notably absent from property market commentary recently: demand. Now, you wouldn’t find it hard to dig up an article or two (per day that is) on property supply. Its economic counterpart, however, is often nowhere to be found.
Melbourne Kicking Goals
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There’s a lot to love about Melbourne; rich in culture, diverse in demography and never short of good coffee. It’s little wonder why the city’s been voted the most liveable in the world for six consecutive years.
Facts First
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If you’re a regular reader of our Research Blog, or you’ve ever attended one of our fantastic events (there’s plenty coming up! Find them here), you would have heard us talk about ignoring the ‘noise’ and not letting the media dictate your decisions when it comes to buying and holding investment property.
And The Winner Is…
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Our good friends at CoreLogic released a brief report yesterday on the best and worst performing local government areas in Australia over the past two decades. Of the 25 best performing, 17 were in Victoria. At an average of 10% per annum, price growth in these regions was close to twice the combined capital city figure. Click here for a link to the report.
You’ve Been Schooled
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Apartments are only for singles or couples without children, right? I mean, what family would choose to live in an apartment instead of a house? If you’re an investor with thoughts like these, you’re not alone.
