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Market Essentials – May 2019
In news this month, discussion continues to circulate about the upcoming election and the effect that policy changes could have on the property market. According to Nerida Conisbee, chief economist of REA Group, modelling by independent consultants and both sides of...
Election outcomes and negative gearing
With the Federal Election to be held in May, property investors have to start thinking about the possible change in negative gearing policy and what future dynamics may play out if the Labour party get into power as expected. If, as expected, negative gearing will...
What does a ‘buyer’s market’ mean for you?
Some property market analysts are predicting average national home values could fall by 11 per cent in 2019 – and say home values in some suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney have already fallen by more than 10 per cent since they reached their peak in late 2017. Whilst...
Market Essentials – April 2019
In news this month, tighter credit conditions are still having a broad dampening effect on buyer activity. This isn’t just with investors, there has also been a considerable decline nationally in owner-occupier lending, according to CoreLogic. Despite mortgage...
What makes a great Property Manager
Picking the perfect property manager will ensure that your investment is in safe hands. Investors often make the mistake of choosing cost over competency, resulting in added stress, loss of income and a damaged property.
Market Essentials – March 2019
In news this month, one point of focus was the release of the Royal Commission’s final report. On a positive note, it seems no further tightening of lending policies will be needed, according to AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver. Instead, attention will be on...
Consolidate to cure your Christmas spending hangover
Did your Christmas spending get out of hand this year? You are not alone! According to a recent news report, our 2018 Christmas spending binge is expected to leave us with a $29.7 billion credit card debt – that’s equivalent to $1,863 per credit card! Debt...
Managing the ever-increasing complexity in Australia’s home lending market
The Royal Commission has recommended policy changes that would greatly damage the Mortgage Broking industry. There has since been a lot of really positive and supportive commentary about mortgage brokers and the value that they bring to Australian home owners. Much of...
Market Essentials – February 2019
To sum up last year, CoreLogic has released data showing that Australian dwelling values fell 4.8 per cent throughout 2018, in the weakest housing market conditions since the global financial crisis. As we start a new year, figures like this continue to inform...
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