Property Market Analysis - Investment Strategies

• Why the Australian economy will keep growing

  The Australian economy has survived the predictions of an imminent recession by doomsters for 27 years now. According to this economist, it’s likely to keep growing for a while yet – but that doesn’t mean the RBA will move on interest rates read more

• 143 Hottest Suburbs In Australia

  Twenty years of consistent, strong capital growth – that’s a fairly good track record, wouldn’t you say? We’ve done the research to uncover 143 suburbs Australia-wide that have historically outperformed the average (and then some) – and there are some surprises in the mix. read more

• Townhouse trend: A shift towards medium-density living

  With a growing number of time-poor homeowners and an aging population in downsizing mode, there is a trend towards low-maintenance living – and townhouses are an increasingly popular choice. read more

• How to find the next property hotspot

  An investor is only as good as the due diligence they do, which is why it’s crucial that you investigate all aspects of a potential investment before you buy. Sarah Megginson spoke with experienced investor Ralph Nicholson about his secrets to finding a promising new investment location read more

• How housing forecasters get it wrong

  Why do so many housing market predictions turn out to be incorrect? The reason why many forecasters end up with egg on their faces is that there are actually two different types of property markets, yet they only measure one. read more

• Does a market’s median value trump median price?

  How much are the properties worth in your suburb? If you are thinking of selling, how much will your place sell for? There are two major metrics that property professionals look at to answer this question. Which one should you focus on? read more

• Real Estate Myths

  Many real estate agents swear that spring is the best time to sell. They assure vendors that more buyers venture out once winter is over, and fewer people go house hunting in summer as they’re in holiday mode. But is that really the case? read more

• Why Australia’s property prices aren’t going down

  CoreLogic results indicate a gradual slowing of the Sydney housing market, which is weighing down the broader market. But over the medium to long term, we will see a return to continued growth across our major cities. read more

• Aussies chasing freedom, not picket fences

  The great Australian dream of owning a home is fading away, slipping to a distant fourth place in the dream stakes, says the FPA’s Live the Dream research report. Eliane Miles explores what ‘living the dream’ now means to working-age Australians read more