Insight

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

February brought a modest shakeup in Australia’s housing landscape, as dwelling approvals experienced a slight decline. According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the total number of dwellings approved dipped by 0.3%, driven by a drop in approvals for apartments and townhouses. Meanwhile, private sector house approvals bucked the trend, showingRead More

Australia is at a turning point, where demographic trends are not just shaping society but also redefining opportunities for wealth creation. These shifts signal a chance for businesses and investors to align their strategies with the future socio-economic landscape and thrive amid political uncertainty. One of the most profound changes ahead is Australia’s rapid aging.Read More

Dreaming of owning your first home? The Australian Government’s Help To Buy Scheme might just be the key to making that dream a reality. Designed to support first-time buyers, this initiative is a potential game-changer for those who aspire to step onto the property ladder but feel held back by high property prices and heftyRead More