Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who create wealth for their clients through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and his opinions are regularly featured in the media.
![Brisbane Housing Market Update [video] | December 2025](https://cdn.metropole.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/brisbane2.jpg)
Brisbane’s monthly pace of housing value growth held firm at 1.9% in November, making it one of the leading capital cities in the nation and contributing approximately $4,300 per week to the median dwelling value. This strong performance highlights the “two-speed” nature of the Australian market, where mid-sized capitals are pulling away from the deceleratingRead More
![Sydney Housing Market Update [video] | December 2025](https://cdn.metropole.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sydney.jpg)
Sydney’s home value growth has moderated, recording a 0.5% rise in November, well below the national figure of 1.0%. It is highly likely that the Sydney market has passed its cyclical peak of growth, which was recorded at 0.9% in August. Since then, the rate of capital gain has been easing, a trend that coincidesRead More
When it comes to Melbourne’s property market, three suburbs captured the imagination of both serious buyers and casual stickybeaks this year – Albert Park, Middle Park, and Toorak. According to Domain’s End of Year Wrap for 2025, Albert Park was the most viewed suburb, closely followed by Middle Park, with Toorak rounding out the topRead More
Brisbane City Council has unveiled sweeping zoning reforms that could transform the city’s middle-ring suburbs and deliver up to 6000 new homes by 2032. The “More Homes, Sooner” amendment proposes increasing building heights, reducing minimum lot sizes, and streamlining approvals in the Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) zone, which covers 14% of Brisbane’s residential areas. SuburbsRead More
Australia’s housing market staged a powerful rebound in 2025, defying affordability pressures to deliver above‑average growth. Cotality’s Best of the Best 2025 report highlights the suburbs and cities that led the way, offering valuable insights for both homebuyers and investors. Sydney once again proved its prestige power. Point Piper retained its crown as the nation’sRead More
