A gauge of property’s true value as an investment can be a vexed question in a debate about whether it’s better to place your money in real estate or the stock market. The old chestnut that you can’t live in a share portfolio is often countered by the observation that you can’t sell half a…
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Even the most enthusiastic property investor may be wondering when the growth in rental income will taper off after an incredible post-Covid period of income increases. Over the past five years, accelerating rental prices have forced many younger Australians back to their parental homes, and increased their challenge to save for a first-home deposit. It’s…
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If you’re someone who has never lived outside of their home state, you may be surprised at the number of Australians who continue to relocate for a better life. More than 28,000 residents of NSW left for pastures new last year – the most of any state. Ironically, it was also the state with the…
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The real estate market is gaining momentum as interest rates fall and industry data points to values growing across the country, led once again by Sydney and Melbourne. It’s a prime opportunity for investors to expand their portfolios and capitalise on anticipated capital growth. KPMG’s latest property forecast indicates a steady climb for the rest…
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The pace of growth in national home values is now its slowest since August 2023 as three state capitals come off the boil after achieving stellar price performances in the past 18 months. Values increased 0.5% in May and rose 1.7% in the first five months of the year, according to the Home Value Index…
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After more than a year in which three of our capital cities – Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane – streaked away in terms of value growth, all of Australia’s mainland cities now appear to be on similar trajectories. A new survey by the industry researcher Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) says growth rates between the capital cities are…
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A new report from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) reveals what many homebuyers already know – some parts of the Kiwi economy are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) than others. RBNZ – Te Pūtea Matua – research found sectors that make or trade goods, as well as…
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Are we seeing the story of a “tale of two cities” and even a “tale of two islands” playing out in our market as buyers continue to enjoy favourable conditions while many agents now talk optimistically about “green shoots” of value growth? The latest data from the OneRoof-Valocity housing report shows the South Island performing…
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One of the most important elements of a buoyant real estate market is the participation of first-time buyers. They are the bedrock on which home values continue to grow. If there is less demand at the entry-level end of the market, everyone else suffers. The good news is that property portal Realtor.com is reporting that…
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As home sales across America increase and we track toward 4.03 million deals a year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says American buyers are waiting for the Federal Reserve to cut mortgage costs to give the market a boost. NAR’s latest data says the average price of a home in America was $422,800 at…
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