The housing affordability crisis in Australia should be further stimulating the tiny house movement, however it doesn’t seem to be gaining significant traction. So, what’s stopping people moving into tiny houses?
Continue readingIt’s Time to Increase Female Home Ownership
New research shows women have lower rates of home ownership than men, likely stemming from the gender pay gap. Inequality isn’t just something that’s happening in the workforce, this flows into the property market too…
Continue readingWhat to expect in the 2021 Property Market
As the clock struck midnight on Jan 1, we almost heard a collective sigh of relief. But it seems the changes brought on by the virus in 2020 will continue to change how we live and where and when we’ll buy in 2021…
Continue readingThe Year of the First Home Buyer
While 2020 wasn’t the best year for most, it was not too shabby for first home buyers. The unexpected events of the year prompted the biggest entry-level buying spree in a decade…
Continue readingHouse Hunting: Watch, Wait, Buy.
The old saying what goes up, must come down is true for the property market too. Never right down. But there will always be peaks and troughs in the property market, just like anything else in life…
Continue readingThe Big Fuss About Tiny Homes
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 10 years, you’ve probably heard about a tiny home. But you may have not really investigated them in detail. They’re just a cute thing on the Internet, right? Well, yes, but for some, they are an excellent way to enter the property market…
Continue readingYour First Home Without Any Savings or a Mortgage. What the…?
Meet a couple of modern-day geniuses. Unlike many other millennials that have giving up on home ownership, this couple have managed to build their first home without borrowing any money from the bank and without any savings…
Continue readingLocked Down But Not Down and Out
Just as things were starting to get back on track for the property market, lockdown 2.0 happened. Things may be a little bit of a worry for a little while, but overall the market will be okay. Let’s take a look at where we’re at and where we’re headed…
Continue readingAffordable Housing in Australia. It’s a Problem
It’s probably not something you think about much if you’re already settled in your home and making your mortgage commitments each month. But if you’re a young Australian or you have a low income, it’s front of mind…
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