Why this Brissie analyst is certain prices will rise
Matusik has plotted the 48 interest rate cuts the RBA has made since 1990 and observed that house price rises inevitably follow.That leads him to conclude we’re on the verge of a growth spurt. “I believe that the Australian housing market has now entered a ‘sweet spot’, helped by lower interest rates, easier access to […]
Brisbane set to benefit from emerging investor interest
New stats show investor lending rose just over 5 per cent in September, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels, reports RateCity. As Sydney and Melbourne rental markets struggle with the loss of international visitors, Brissie looks set to benefit. The Property Investment Association of Australia annual sentiment survey showed 36 per cent of investors planned […]
Should you pay off your mortgage or top up your super?
It’s a question more Aussies have grappled with this year as early access to superannuation has been permitted for those who’ve seen their income drop due to COVID-19. For some this has been a lifeline to cover living expenses – for others it’s provided a rainy day buffer. Many Aussies have put the money on […]
Market Update: Advantageous conditions have sparked an avalanche of first home buyers
Super low interest rates, subdued competition from investors and a helping hand in the form of government grants have made it much easier to climb the first step on the property ladder. In the month of September first timers accounted for more than 40 per cent of all new loans, reports Your Investment Property Magazine. […]
Market Update: Brissie’s must-know stats
Our property values were up half a per cent over the past month – and it wasn’t just houses doing the heavy lifting. Unit values also saw some growth. This comes after a four-month period where COVID uncertainty softened prices slightly. But now, Brisbane housing values are only half a per cent lower than their […]
Hotspotting reveals: what are property prices really doing?
We remain in uncharted territory, but Australia’s property markets have seen predominantly positive price growth since February, reports Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder for Property Observer. Two-thirds of the monthly price results across Australia’s capital city and regional property markets have been positive since February, and if you exclude Sydney and Melbourne that jumps to 70 […]
#1 in #5 Aussies own a rental property: here’s how to join them
Data from the Australian Tax Office shows that one in five Aussie households own an investment property. That’s 2.2 million Aussies. So how do you become a property investor? Quite possibly that’s the wrong question to ask. Anyone with a reliable enough income can get a home loan these days. The real question is, what […]
Market Update: #10 Brissie burbs tipped for 20% growth
The challenges of 2020 may have held prices steady, but the capital growth dam is getting ready to burst according to stats reported by 9News this month. A report from Select Residential Property (SRP) predicts 10 Brissie burbs are set to enjoy price growth exceeding 20 per cent by 2023. North side value hunters will […]
#6 Brisbane suburbs where you get bang for your buck when building
Whether your building your forever home or looking to turn a profit, the most important choice is one of the first, location. Research reported by realestate.com.au has identified #5 key characteristics of a great suburb for this kind of project: A wide price disparity between new and existing homes. A high rate of gentrification. Strong […]
FHLDS New Home Guarantee: what you need to know
The Government has committed an extra 10,000 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) places – but there are some new criteria. Here’s what you need to know: The places are specifically for eligible first home buyers purchasing new homes. The places are available now for the 2020-21 financial year. New price caps apply. For Brisbane […]
