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Why so many Australians are ditching the city for a regional lifestyle?
Many of Australia’s regional property markets are booming right now. CoreLogic’s latest Regional Market Update found that the 25 largest non-metro markets collectively achieved a record increase in house prices over the year to October. Of the 25 regional markets...
How will the return of international travel impact Australian property?
After being closed for more than a year, Australia is finally opening up its international border. This is fantastic news for our tourism industry and the economy as a whole. But how will the return of international travel affect the property market? There are likely...
3 Common Mistakes Investors Make in a Booming Market
There’s no doubt about it. Australia’s red-hot property market is booming, with national home values rising by another 1.5% in September, according to CoreLogic. That takes prices 20.3% higher over the year to September – the fastest annual pace of growth since...
Property Prices See Record Quarterly Growth
Australia’s residential property market saw values jump 6.7% in the three months to June, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). That’s the strongest quarterly growth since ABS records began in September 2003 and means prices rose by a stunning...
Why you should be a borderless investor
There are over 2.2 million property investors in Australia, according to the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) most recent statistics, for the 2018-19 tax year. However, the vast majority (90.3%) of investors own only one or two investment properties. Percentage of...
Is Australia’s booming property market starting to cool?
You probably know that property markets throughout Australia have been booming during 2021. CoreLogic reported that Australia's median property price rose by a remarkable 13.5% in the year to June – the fastest rate of annual growth since 2004. However, CoreLogic...
What tax deductions can you claim on your investment property?
If you earn income from investment properties, you’ll have to declare that income for taxable purposes. You can, however, reduce your taxable income by claiming certain deductions. You just have to know what they are. Here are six tax deductions you might be able...
Why are Investors Jumping Back into the Property Market?
Investors are showing renewed confidence in Australia’s property market. In March 2021, new loan commitments for housing rose 5.5% month-on-month to a new record high of $30.2 billion – with investor lending accounting for more than half of that rise. Just a year...
You Need a Great Mindset to be an Investor
Property investment isn't just about bricks and mortar. It's also about psychology. New investors often make mistakes because they start out with the wrong mindset. You can avoid many of these pitfalls by simply shifting your perspective. Have a long-term vision...
Is the Australian property market in a boom or a bubble?
Property markets in many parts of Australia have enjoyed strong growth of late. So much so that some believe there’s a bubble that is bound to eventually burst. If you’re looking to invest in property, you may be wondering if now is the right time. The difference...