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When The Ice Cream Man Loses His Job…

1 April 201430 November -0001Luke GrahamLeave a comment

Economics and employment are major factors within Blue Wealth’s research model. A key factor of this is the relevant unemployment rate, as unemployment can represent both qualitative and quantitative factors in a prospective investment area. One would first consider that those who are unemployed typically are not in a position to participate in the property purchasing market, which therefore has a negative effect on demand in the area. If this figure is consistently high over a period of time, the area is typically undesirable.

The History of the First Home Owner’s Grant

1 April 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

Legislation can have a sizeable impact on property demand and prices. Tax credits, deductions and subsidies are some of the ways the government can temporarily boost demand for real estate for as long as they are in place.

The Power of Negative Gearing

1 April 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

In this week’s article we will be delving into a particular facet of the Australian taxation system.

23 Million

1 April 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

Tonight, at around 10pm, Australia’s population will reach 23 million.

What Are We Building Now?

21 February 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there was an increase in dwelling approvals through 2013, with 177,418 residential dwelling approvals. This is a 15.7 per cent increase, the biggest annual gain since January 2011. As RP Data analyst Cameron Kusher notes, housing construction is one of Australia’s key economic pillars, providing significant multiplier effects on the economy such as more jobs and increased demand for building materials, home furnishings, appliances and white goods.

We Drive How Far?!

21 February 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

A recent study by social research company McCrindle has revealed that nearly two in three Australians drive to work. The study found a 0.8 per cent increase in the number of car commuters compared with five years ago, amounting to 655,939 people daily. In addition, one in five train commuters also use a car for part of their journey, while one in ten bus passengers do the same.

The Australia of the Future

21 February 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

Australia Day has come and gone and now is the time to sit and reflect on the evolving face of Australia and what it means to be an Australian.

Gen Alpha

21 February 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

A lot has been written about baby boomers, and many (including this author) are getting a little tired of them. Not of the generation of course, but of the endless stream of statistics, often with a slightly negative angle, about this (in)famous generation. For the record, the youngest cohort of boomers are set to reach 50 this year, with the oldest turning 68. This means Australia’s largest and wealthiest generation is now entering retirement, or at least has to seriously begin planning for it. Cue more stories!

150 Per Cent

21 February 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

Welcome back for the year – 2014 is going to be a great one!

Retirement: Do it Your Own Way

21 February 201430 November -0001Daniel JosephLeave a comment

The ABS released their survey of ‘retirement and retirement intentions’, with some very interesting findings.

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