NEWS AND EVENTS

Our take on current property investment news, developments and lifestyle in Australia

National Housing and Unit Markets.

National Housing and Unit Markets.

A Month In Review – June 2016 Below is a link to a review by Herron Todd White (HTW) on the national housing and unit markets both residential and commercial. Herron Todd White is the largest independent property valuation and advisory group in Australia. Their objective is to provide the highest level of client service with integrity, […]

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Gold Coast Performing

Gold Coast Performing

We are starting to look at property around the Gold Coast dare I say it after years of underperformance specifically in the heavily oversupplied apartment market. Don’t be alarmed, the house and land space is what we are researching at present and not the apartment market. Our research suggests there is some great growth potential […]

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Interest Rate Cut

Interest Rate Cut

At present, the following have passed on some relief to borrowers on their standard variable loans to take effect in May – ANZ – 0.19% CBA – 0.25% BOQ – 0.25% Westpac – 0.25% NAB – 0.25% As an investor and home owner, it is a perfect time to chat to your broker about your […]

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The Federal Budget 2016

The Federal Budget 2016

Winners – Small Businesses, Drivers, Upper middle income earners Small businesses – Will get a tax cut from July 1 this year, with the rate reduced to 27.5 per cent. The threshold for businesses eligible for this will rise from $2 million in annual turnover to $10 million. This will affect about 870,000 businesses and […]

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Good news for us investors once again.

Good news for us investors once again.

Rents continue to rise despite national building boom. Hit the link below for an update on the rental markets of capital cities around the country.  Despite the large amount of new stock coming onto the market in most cities, there is still a fundamental supply issue which is continuing to push rents up. Interesting article below […]

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Interstate and Overseas Migration Figures

Interstate and Overseas Migration Figures

See below a great article on the up to date interstate and overseas migration figures which is one of the key statistics that we look at before investing in hot spot growth areas.  Looking then specifically at what suburbs and towns are experiencing these increases and why is then critical before zoning in on things […]

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