As Australians keep entering lockdown right across the country, we may expect negative interest rates on home loans. It’s an economic consequence that may bizarrely see house prices rise even more…
Continue readingCOVID lockdowns and the housing market
We’ve all had just about enough of the ol’ lockdown. And as Sydney enters another week, things are feeling a little grim, but the good news is the housing market will keep on keeping on, just in a whole new way…
Continue readingNo Interest Rate Hike Before 2024? Yehaa!
This could be good news for borrowers. Maybe. The RBA still expects there won’t be an official rate rise until at least 2024, flying in the face of economists at major banks predicting an earlier rise…
Continue readingInterpreting Lagging and Leading Indicators. Huh?
No, it’s not witchcraft. Stats and data can sure help you gauge some idea of what will happen in the property market, though there are no guarantees. Accurately trying to predict a good investment isn’t an exact science and comes with all kinds of challenges…
Continue readingCreating Space – Your Life, Your Home, Your Way
Ah Australia. The land of wide open spaces. But as house prices skyrocket, that big house dream is getting a little smaller. We’re not talking New York small, but small enough that we’re all seeking ways to find more space…
Continue readingProposed Property Forecasts Australia-Wide
With COVID restrictions loosening across most of Australia, there has been a rise in homebuyers reconsidering their work, property and everyday living situations. And what timing, with our Aussie banks suggesting a positive outlook for property for the remainder of 2021…
Continue readingTime for an upgrade? Top things to consider.
Congrats! You’re moving up in the world. Not only have you ticked off that ever so challenging first-home purchase, you’re doing so well that you can afford a little more space or a better location. Go you…
Continue readingFemale Leadership and Innovation
We are exposed to a variety of leadership styles from the time we enter the workforce in casual after-school employment right through to the day we announce our retirement. While some inspire us to thrive, others lack that certain je ne sais quoi…
Continue readingHousing (Un)Affordability
Remember hearing that famous political gaffe “just get a good job that pays good money” – then you’ll be able to buy a home? An uninspiring, base-level thing for any politician to say, however, there was some validity to his statement – especially in today’s soaring market…
Continue readingHow covid has changed the world property market
Since we’ve been locked out of the rest of the world, we’ve pretty much focussed on our own little bubble and property market here. But let’s have a look at how COVID has affected different property markets around the world…
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