Nov 5, 2024
It’s long been the case that the two most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, have attracted the highest levels of property investment – just by sheer weight of numbers.
But Victoria has lost its spot among the big two of property investment and is now being overtaken by Queensland.
Meanwhile, Queensland...
Nov 5, 2024
Whenever I’m asked for my rules for successful investing, I usually begin my response with this: Rule One – stop reading newspapers.
Expressed in a more 21st Century context, stop treating media soundbites as research.
People who base their investment decisions on the white noise in news media are running the risk...
Nov 5, 2024
At Hotspotting we believe real estate markets are local in nature and are subject to the strength or weakness of the local economy.
While economists cling to their kindergarten theory that markets are essentially driven by interest rates, the stark differences in local markets across Australia suggest that there...
Nov 5, 2024
Household wealth in Australia keeps rising and it’s residential property that’s responsible.
The latest figures from the ABS show that overall household wealth has increased for the seventh consecutive quarter.
It rose a further 1.5 per cent in the June quarter to a record $16.5 trillion, driven primarily by...
Oct 30, 2024
Everyone seeking real estate in desirable locations has the same complaint: the lack of stock. Home buyers, investors, buyers’ agents and selling agents are all being frustrated by the shortage of listings of properties for sale – particularly quality options.
Leading national buyers’ agency Adviseable says a...