Our daily Melbourne property market updates are written by experienced property commentators, buyer advocates and investment experts. All have their finger on the pulse of the Melbourne property market.
Why has home value growth been stronger in Sydney and Melbourne compared to other cities in recent years? Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic RP Data investigates the linkage between growth in employment and growth in home values across the capital city housing markets. ...
In this week’s property market update we explore the many challenges facing cities today, presenting solutions to the problems and highlighting the opportunities of living life in the modern city. We visit The Block and explore which couple would hold the ‘reno crown’ if the winner were based solely on the judges’ points instead of the win on auction night. ...
Consumer Price Index figures for the third quarter reveal annual rental price growth in Australia is now at its lowest level since June 1995. In this report from Pete Wargent we find out how Australia's national rental growth trends are tracking and a take a look at rental growth across 5 and 10 year time periods by capital city. ...
It’s becoming a common story – with a bad ending for property investors! As we enter a busy summer season of holiday and home rentals, landlords and property managers need to tick all the boxes before handing over the door code or keys. Find out what steps you can take to minimise the risk of rental scam. ...
How much do Australian households spend on housing costs? In this week’s property market update we provide you with some valuable insights into housing and occupancy costs. We also look at a very interesting report relating to the Australian banking system lifting capital ratios and why this alone is not the total solution. ...
Should you be thinking about refinancing your home loan? Westpac hoisted its lending rate by 20 basis points in a bid to recover the costs of recent capital raisings. There is speculation other banks will follow. Australia’s non-bank lenders could be winners from such a scenario – but the choice may not be as simple as the lowest interest rate. ...