Property Market Analysis - Investment Strategies

• Overcoming high vacancies with short-term rentals

  With vacancy rates on the rise in Melbourne and Sydney, investors may be struggling to reap a strong rental income. For landlords, the growing popularity of short-term accommodation may just be part of the solution. read more

• Signs point to bumper peak season for Sydney’s short-term rental hosts this Summer

  For Sydney property owners, the current peak summer season from December 2019 to February/March 2020 could see a record level of demand for short-term accommodation. read more

• State by State Update on the Australian Property Markets | November 2019

  After struggling for two years, the Australian housing markets are on the up, now delivering positive growth for 4 months in a row. read more

• Property price forecast to 2022

  The downturn in Australia’s residential market may be approaching the bottom, but a meaningful recovery remains a way off. Will continued tightness in lending policy together with elevated new supply remain a drag on price growth? read more

• Queensland post-mining boom

  Southeast Queensland is tipped to perform strongly over the next three years, with BIS Oxford Economics predicting price growth of 20% for houses and 14% for apartments. read more

• Confidence in housing rebounds – but what next?

  Although house prices may not have yet hit their floor, confidence in housing is on the rise. So far, this newfound optimism is yet to flow through to investors’ overall sentiment towards the property market – but is this perception shifting? read more

• The Most Impressive Properties Owned by Big Tech

  Australia’s tech industry contributes $122 billion to the economy. With Microsoft, Apple, and Google quite recently setting up Australian headquarters to fuel further economic growth, we thought we'd take a look at the impressive buildings that house these giants of tech. read more

• The Impact of Exchange Rates on Real Estate

  Despite instability and uncertainty, if reports are to be believed, the real estate market may be about to flourish. Traders may find that keeping an eye on the signals pays off. read more

• How data is changing our lives

  Data can be seductive because it delivers ease: we bounce around websites and apps, having our needs met seamlessly, while at the same time, we are knowingly exchanging privacy for efficiencies. So how do we strike a balance? read more