Since the pandemic, asking rents in most Australian capital cities have risen significantly faster than wages, according to a new Domain analysis. While advertised rents initially fell in 2020 when the international border closed, they have surged since then amid low vacancy rates coupled with rapid population growth…

by Sanjeev Sah | Feb 06, 2024 | Market Updates

Is it better to invest in property or shares? Actually, both can be excellent investments. And, for the sake of diversification, it might be prudent to invest in both asset classes…

by Sanjeev Sah | Jan 30, 2024 | Market Updates

House prices outperformed unit prices in 2023 (see graph), according to PropTrack, which should come as no great surprise. Historically, house prices have grown faster than unit prices. That’s because land generally represents a higher share of a house’s total area than a unit’s – and it’s the land, rather than the home, that causes a property to grow in value…

by Sanjeev Sah | Jan 23, 2024 | Market Updates

If you’d like to buy an investment property in 2024 but don’t have enough cash saved for a deposit, there might be another way. You might be able to ‘cash out’ the equity in your owner-occupied home and use that to pay for the deposit…

by Sanjeev Sah | Jan 16, 2024 | Market Updates

Australia’s population is set to significantly increase over the next decade, but the rate of growth will slow. Our population will rise from 26.6 million at the end of the 2022-23 financial year to 30.9 million in 2033-34, according to forecasts from the Centre for Population…

by Sanjeev Sah | Jan 09, 2024 | Market Updates

With interest rates currently at their highest point in more than a decade, you might be wondering if now is a good time to invest in property? According to three of the big four banks, it seems interest rates are likely to fall in 2024, meaning now could be a good time to start the hunt for an investment property…

by Sanjeev Sah | Jan 02, 2024 | Market Updates

Like many of you, I spent years juggling work and family commitments, hoping for financial freedom and more time with my loved ones. Focusing on building a portfolio of properties with high capital growth potential and strong rental yield, I was able to create passive income and focus on what really matters…

by Sanjeev Sah | Dec 26, 2023 | Market Updates

Dreaming of a life with more freedom? Investing in a well-chosen investment property can generate steady rental returns that cover your mortgage payments, expenses and then some…

by Sanjeev Sah | Dec 19, 2023 | Market Updates

Interest in buying residential property across state lines in Australia has risen in 2023, according to PropTrack. Specifically, 23% of property enquiries on realestate.com.au were from interstate buyers this year, a significant increase from 17% in 2022 and more than double the 11% recorded during the pandemic in 2020…

by Sanjeev Sah | Dec 12, 2023 | Market Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent cash rate hike is expected to significantly slow down home building in Sydney and Melbourne, according to the Housing Institute of Australia (HIA). HIA’s latest economy and industry outlook report forecasts a sharp decline in building activity indicators, with detached home starts expected to drop 10.9% in 2023/24 to reach a low not seen in over a decade (see image)…

by Sanjeev Sah | Nov 05, 2023 | Market Updates