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Spring is prime time for selling and buying property
Spring is almost here and, in anticipation of arguably the best season, reports have forecast the selling climate we can expect in 3Q24. Spring is a popular time for sellers and buyers, said CoreLogic, and the market is expected to see increased activity in the coming...
4 steps for investing successfully in your 20s
When it comes to the housing market, young Aussies have got the short end of the stick – but it’s still possible to build an investment portfolio without family help. On a recent episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, new investor Peter shared his journey to...
Home values show mixed trends across Australian capital cities
The CoreLogic Home Value Index for July 2024 reveals a varied housing market across Australia’s capital cities, with some areas experiencing growth while others face declines. National home values rose 0.5% in July, marking the 18th consecutive monthly increase....
Spring home styling trends for 2024 revealed
Interior design expert Justine Wilson has unveiled the top five home styling trends for Spring 2024, along with budget-friendly tips to achieve these looks. Wilson, founder of Vault Interiors, emphasised that creating a stylish home doesn’t have to be expensive. “By...
RBA should not ‘jump the gun’ on rates
A brokerage’s MD has warned that another rate hike would only add more pressure on already struggling mortgage holders. Bell Partners Finance managing director Mark Stevenson said the “small spike” in the 2Q24 quarterly inflation figures should not “prompt a panicked...
Home ownership ‘key pillar’ in retirement wealth
Research has found that home ownership is perceived as the main driver of wealth in retirement among respondents. Data collected from research commissioned by AMP has found that 40 per cent of respondents under 40 believe home ownership is the key contributor to...
Data shows signs of ‘a shift in property market dynamics’
Emerging research has suggested there are signs of a new era for Australia’s property market. A report has found an increase of 6 per cent in new loans issued over the last financial year in comparison to FY23, with 509,955 new loans written over the period. Not only...
Urban population growth and its effect on the housing market
Recent data has tracked the growth in Australia’s urban population over a century. Economists are now weighing in, giving insights on what these trends mean for the housing market in Australia and whether it’s expected to continue. The release of the ABS historical...
Aussie spending habits paint a picture of priorities
Recent data has detailed the spending habits of Aussies, with younger consumers and families skewing the statistics dramatically. As discussed in a NAB report, “when it comes to budgeting, Australians are sacrificing smaller, regular purchases to free up money to keep...
Advice for young first home buyers
Working towards a mortgage can be tough for a young Aussie. Below is some advice to help make the biggest investment a little smoother. Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest hurdles for young people getting a mortgage is affordability. Melisa Sloan, founder of Madison...