By Peter Sarmas on 13 Dec 2015 No Comments
Sydney wins the first prize for being the most expensive city in Australia to pay off a mortgage! In this week’s market wrap we look at what your earning capacity needs to be to comfortably service a home loan in Melbourne and Sydney. We also find out why we are one of the most indebted nations on the planet. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 13 Dec 2015 No Comments
Would you consider buying a townhouse or an apartment in the suburbs? In this week’s property market update we talk about how residents are opting for a smaller footprint, less maintenance and location, location, location. We also look at the impact that the cost of stamp duty is having on household finances. ...
By CoreLogic RP Data on 8 Dec 2015 No Comments
What are the major contributing factors to the slowing national rental growth in Australia? Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic RP Data reports on capital city rental data. We find out the dwelling rental rates across the combined capital cities and why the results point to a broad trend of weakening rental growth. ...
By Trevor Chetcuti on 7 Dec 2015 No Comments
A healthy, well balanced adult is derived from a child who was given the best opportunities in young life. The best opportunities aren’t necessarily derived from the best schools or the best education, but the best role models. Trevor Chetcuti of Spinewise Health and Performance talks about the effects of lifestyle on the developing child. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 6 Dec 2015 No Comments
Has the heat gone out of Melbourne’s property market? Quality suburbs are experiencing some ugly results with agents reporting low clearance rates, some at 50%. One agent describing the market at the moment as a “feast or famine” situation. Peter Sarmas reports on current buying and selling conditions. ...
By Peter Sarmas on 5 Dec 2015 No Comments
Do you have a spare room in a sought after suburb? In this week’s property market update we learn that rental affordability issues are turning an increasing number of people to share accommodation. We also talk about the lack of planning by local governments or planning agencies for alternative housing and living needs for the elderly. ...
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
ATO Stats Confirm Investors are still Missing out on Depreciation Deductions
Attention Landlords: Here’s Why You Should Make Your Rental Home Greener and How to Do It
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
February Vacancies Fall, Rents Drop in Some Cities
What Makes An Effective 'For Lease' Listing, And Why Landlords Should Browse Them
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
Bank Profits Were $35.2 billion to March 2015
Melbourne Property Market Update - March 21st, 2015
Housing Data Shows Investors at Record High While First Home Buyers Miss Out
What's Happening to Our Dwelling Prices?
Melbourne Property Market Update - April 25th, 2015
Only 1 out of 100 apartments has 4 bedrooms in Melbourne’s CBD
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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