As we enter a calmer real estate market after 30% plus growth in values over the past two years, it’s interesting to see property hailed as the top reason for increasing our household wealth. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), individual wealth stands at a record $574,807. Residential property had contributed 1.4% to…
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A rental crisis that has struck post-lockdown Australia is allowing investors an opportunity to re-enter the market. Rents have risen almost 12% in the past 12 months and the vacancy rate stands at an incredible 1%, according to new data from SQM Research. These factors, combined with subdued pricing as our interest rates move north,…
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Favourable conditions for property investors are again emerging as rents rise and higher interest rates start to take the heat out of the market. Weekly rents increased 4.7% in the 12 months to March. That’s the strongest growth in almost eight years, according to the latest REA Group’s PropTrack rental report. The low number of…
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Achieving long-term financial security through property investment has become increasingly popular as prices hit record levels across much of America. Young people are getting into the investment game, recognising the possible long-term growth potential of the sector and its capacity to generate a lifetime of wealth. Many begin their investment journey by holding on to…
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The rental crisis sparked by thousands of overseas students and workers returning home because of the pandemic has been turned on its head, creating fresh opportunities for experienced and first-time investors. Demand now far outstrips supply, according to the latest figures revealed by REA Group’s PropTrack rental report. We’re seeing a 37% rise in demand…
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Property ownership and affordable housing have already played a major role in the current federal election campaign, highlighted by the constant speculation of interest rate rises. One issue out of left field has been the fast-emerging shortage of rental properties. Not only are tenants feeling insecure about their accommodation, but their rents are rising at…
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The gap between the values of houses and apartments in Australia is growing as the pandemic continues to influence our real estate market. Having pushed the nation’s average price growth above 20% in 2021, pandemic-era buyers continue to show a preference for houses over apartments. Industry researcher CoreLogic reports the price disparity between residential property…
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Property investors are welcoming the opening of Australia’s borders in the aftermath of the pandemic lockdown, with predictions of a turnaround in rental income growth. Landlords on the east coast of Australia are likely to be the greatest beneficiaries of the change in immigration policy as their markets suffered the most severe downturns, with rental…
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Investing in property across America is receiving a significant boost as national rents hit all-time highs, interest rates stay at record-lows and the stock market gets jittery at a time of international crisis. According to the website realtor.com, tenants are paying almost $200 a month more than this time last year. Rising rents are being…
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Achieving long-term financial security through property investment has become increasingly popular with younger buyers, who recognise the long-term growth potential of the sector and its capacity to generate wealth. There are several ways in which you can begin your investment journey. These include buying into property funds such as REITs that exclusively invest in real…
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