With 2024 well underway, let’s take a look at some of the high level economic issues that are going to shape all property uses and some of the challenges that are going to need the RBA, Local, State and Federal government to act co-operatively as they mostly did during the pandemic. The blame game between these institutions in 2023 was not healthy for the country and effectively eroded confidence at all levels.
Read the Full ArticleThe release of the latest iteration of the draft SEQRP is always interesting from the comments it generates throughout the professional services and government circles. Be that affordability, migration, density versus urban expansion and even whether the document is market facing or otherwise.
Read the Full ArticleAs we roll around to another expected interest rate increase and discussions inevitably turn to mortgage repayments and household spending, the nuances of demographics are often lost in the debate. As is the impact on the Australian dollar and businesses that employ our workforce.
Read the Full ArticlePerhaps it is time for APRA to reconsider its stance on lending policies around investment loans if supply is considered to be a major social and economic constraint in most parts of Australia. Even if this does occur, do we have the skilled labour to meet this demand assuming investors become more active?
Read the Full ArticleQueensland is leading the nation in net interstate migration and population growth overall. In fact it is not just leading, it is dominating as a destination where people want to live. People are voting with their feet and leaving NSW and Victoria for sunnier climates and more affordable property.
Read the Full ArticleHave you ever wondered whether to buy established or new? The following article looks at the capital gains made in the Gold Coast apartment market. The results might surprise you.
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