The HIA-Housing Affordability Index for the June quarter 2020 shows housing in Australia remains at its most affordable since 1999. HIA’s Affordability Index is calculated for each of the eight capital
The Australian economy contracted by 7% in the June quarter, broadly in line with expectations (both Westpac and market median at -6%). This is by far the largest quarterly contraction in
Lot’s of property news and data over the last week. The biggest stories concerned the Stage 4 Lockdown in Melbourne and how this would affect our property markets and the economy. The
Is property still a worthwhile investment? With the triple challenge of a pandemic, recession and social and political unrest around the world, people are wondering whether property is the way to
Taking control of your personal finances, becoming wealthy or successful in property investing, is simple, but it’s not easy. That’s not a play on words. It’s simple if you know how, but
One of the many things COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on is the way many of us work. Those fortunate enough to be able to work from home have been
Do you know that 15 common myths that are killing the wealth potential of the average Australian property investor? Last month I explained how despite us living in a land of plenty, the sad reality
Anyone in lending will tell you that assessments for home loans and investment loans have tightened since Covid, however the scrutiny around living expense assessments has noticeably softened. Lenders seem more
On the 27th of July, the New South Wales government announced eligible first home buyers could access stamp duty exemptions on new home purchases worth up to $800,000. New home builds