Perth on a Roll

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Perth tipped by industry leaders to defy national property downturn…Some of Perth’s most prominent property industry figures have forecast that the Western Australian capital will continue to defy the national property price …

Landlord Insurance – Do You Need It?

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These days there’s insurance for, well, just about everything – houses, cars, holidays, pets… Some people hoard insurance like canned food come the apocalypse, others choose to wing it and face the …

Head Versus Heart

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When buying a home, about 90% of your purchasing decision will be based on emotion and only 10% on logic.This is understandable, as your home is where you’ll raise a …

Median Property Prices – Major Cities

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The first quarter of the year has seen Australian dwelling values rise by 2.4%, adding approximately $17,000 to the value of an Australian dwelling.In fact the total value of all …

House Price Forecasts

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Australian house price forecasts.In the medium term, property values will be linked to the extent that our economic recovery affects income, employment, borrowing capacity and credit availability.And underlying long-term fundamentals …

Top Locations

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Top locations to buy property in your state in 2022 While 2022 is likely to be a more “normal” year, property prices will rise strongly in many areas. A round …

Supply and Demand

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Rising property prices are the result of two basic economic concepts: “Supply and Demand” and “Inflation”. However, there is a sub-component of Demand, called “Capacity-to-Pay”, which is often overlooked.Understanding how …

What is Ahead

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Despite all its challenges, the Australian economy expanded 3.4% in Q4 2021,  shifting from a 1.9% fall in Q3.This was the strongest pace of growth since Q3 2020, mainly boosted …

Buying An Investment Property

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Have you set a budget within your means?You may be looking at an investment loan term of 25 or 30 years, depending on the size of the deposit you’ve saved.  …

Possible Tax Deductions for Property Investors

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Have you investigated potential tax deductions? (Check the ATO website for accuracy and details)When you own an investment property, you can often claim a tax deduction on a variety of …