Insight

In today’s housing market, affordability is often the deciding factor for many homebuyers. With rising property prices across Australia, finding an affordable property can sometimes seem like a dream that will never be realised. But don’t worry – there are still suburbs where you can strike a balance between price and value without compromising onRead More

Shares versus property – it’s the age-old debate that keeps some investors awake at night and especially at the moment with US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs causing chaos on stock markets around the globe. Time will tell what the damage will ultimately be on stock prices here and overseas. However, some recent research fromRead More

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or just someone who loves to dream about their next home, there’s no shortage of stories, stats, and predictions to explore. Recently, we’ve seen some intriguing shifts in Melbourne’s housing dynamics that are worth a closer look. So, what’s been happening? Let’s start with the basics. Melbourne’sRead More

Starting 1 May, a new standardised tenancy application form is set to take centre stage in Queensland, but not everyone’s giving it a warm welcome. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has been ringing alarm bells, warning that the form might be more hindrance than help for rental applicants. The new form, part ofRead More

Let’s dive deeper into the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) insights from February 2025, capturing some essential trends across population growth, employment and retail. Australia’s capital cities collectively experienced a population increase of nearly 430,000 people in the financial year ending June 2024. While this growth was slightly lower than the record-setting 520,900 figureRead More