By Peter Sarmas on 26 Feb 2017 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
The Reserve Bank Governor addressed parliament last week. The gist of his speech was that he remained concerned about rising household debt levels with little or no wage growth. Mr Lowe discussed the challenges of stimulating the Australian economy further and creating a potential “dangerous” situation, as a result of further rate cuts. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 13 Feb 2017 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
A key warning sounded by the RBA though was aimed at the property market and in particular a rise in speculative investing to property investors. This warning was followed up last week by APRA’s public announcement to banks that they will be punished for breaching the 10% speed limit on lending to property investors. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 5 Feb 2017 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
A big driver of Melbourne property prices has been its population growth. Respected economist Saul Eslake points out that in contrast to other states, population growth in Victoria is accelerating (reaching a seven-year high in mid-2016). Eslake says "even though there is a lot of new supply coming on-stream in Melbourne, prices could still keep rising during 2017, albeit at more moderate rates.” ...
By Peter Sarmas on 20 Nov 2016 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Trumps’ presidency was predicted to be the downfall of Wall Street and global financial markets but as with Brexit this did not happen. In fact global equity markets soared on the back of Trump’s proposed stimulus measures for the US economy. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 23 Oct 2016 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Housing affordability is at an all time low especially amongst first time buyers. Demographer Bernard Salt says those Millennials with desires to buy a house should consider curbing their lifestyle. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 16 Oct 2016 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome
Where you buy your next property will have a profound affect on your future lifestyle. In this edition we discuss why some suburbs are appreciating more than others. ...
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The Basic Characteristics Of Property As An Investment
The World’s Tallest Residential Towers
Hangover Stock Brings About Buying Opportunities
The Pros and Cons Of Having A Mortgage Offset Account
What You Need to Know About Buying Your Next House
Where Are Most Distressed Property Sales Happening in Australia?
Chinese Property Investors Taking Over the Australian Market - Fact, Fiction or Fearmongering?
Why Taking a Long-term Position on Property Investment Can Reduce Risk
Where is Mount Clear and Why is it Special?
Footscray and Surrounds Forecast to Grow Over Next Four Years
Mining town property woes to deepen
Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins’ $10 Million Property Empire
Investment Property Turned Cannabis Farm
Attention Landlords: Here’s Why You Should Make Your Rental Home Greener and How to Do It
ATO Stats Confirm Investors are still Missing out on Depreciation Deductions
Average Length of Home Ownership Rises
Thermally Efficient Homes
Will the Low Australian Dollar Drive House Prices Up Even Further?
“I’m Afraid Your Tenant Has Died…”
Melbourne Auction Results – February 16th, 2015
The Twins Win The Block Sky High, But How Much Did The Apartments Sell For?
First time property investors can save $4,264 in just one year
Melbourne Auction Results – May 26, 2014
5 Tips On What to Look for When Buying a Green Home
Make Your Mortgage Disappear Quicker with an Interest Rate Discount
RBA Holds Fire and Notes Mixed Performance of Property Markets
Reading Your Body’s Book Of Disease!
Should I Renovate to Sell An Investment?
$21.44 Million Gold Coast Mansion Sells For Quarter of Cost
Some ideas about measuring the relativity of housing costs
What Makes An Effective 'For Lease' Listing, And Why Landlords Should Browse Them
February Vacancies Fall, Rents Drop in Some Cities
Baby Boomers with SMSFs Leading the Charge, but Buyer Beware
Asking Prices Flat for the March Quarter
Why I’m Not Worried about a Property Downturn
Melbourne Property Market Update - March 21st, 2015
Housing Data Shows Investors at Record High While First Home Buyers Miss Out
Bank Profits Were $35.2 billion to March 2015
What's Happening to Our Dwelling Prices?
Only 1 out of 100 apartments has 4 bedrooms in Melbourne’s CBD
Melbourne Property Market Update - April 25th, 2015
Will Melbourne Property Prices Continue To Rise?
Movement in the Australian Interest Rate Could Happen Soon
Property Wealth the Ultimate Incentive for Home Ownership
The Psychology of Buying Property
Residential property listings – February update
Ballarat Buying
Yarraville: Why Location Means Everything - Choosing the Right Property for SMSF Investors
Melbourne Auction Results – October 27, 2014
Renting With Pets – How to Get Landlord Approval in 5 Easy Steps
The Seven Deadly Sins of Property Investing
Why do Chinese Investors Find Australian Property so Attractive?
Wondering Where to Buy Investment Property? Regional Areas Could Be Your Answer
Households under Mortgage Stress Could Surpass 800,000
Scammers Fleece Rental Home Owners
Is Housing Affordability Creating A Gap Between The Rich and The Poor?
Melbourne’s Daily Average Visitors Nearing 1 Million
Melbourne Property Market Update – August 23, 2013
Draft Proofing Your Home This Winter
Beautiful Art Deco Apartment in Hampton... Off-Market!
The Largest Property Value Gains and Falls in Victoria Since The GFC
What Should You Consider Before Buying Interstate?
What Makes Viewbank Special?
The Sun Wasn’t Shining On Me In Sunshine
What’s Going to Happen to Property Prices as We Head into Winter?
Melbourne Auction Results – March 16th, 2015
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