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  • Auction volume is peaking

    Today marked the end of the largest auction week of the year so far, with 946 auctions booked nationally across the country by Ray White.

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  • Inflation now within target but no cut

    We are getting close but unfortunately November was not the month for a rate cut. Although inflation is now within the target range, hitting 2.8 per cent last week, the RBA decided to keep rates on hold. Why the hesitation? There are a few reasons. The main one being that … Read more

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  • What drives price growth?

    With a rate cut on the horizon, we are again at a turning point for Australia’s property market, making it timely to take another look at what drives price growth. Right now, Melbourne and Sydney are slowing down rapidly, while south east Queensland and Perth continue their strong run. We … Read more

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  • CASH RATE UPDATE: No cut but pressure is building

    Australia hasn’t yet joined much of the rest of the world in cutting rates but pressure is building. Monthly inflation came in at 3.5 per cent in August, now just above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upper limit of three per cent. It is now looking increasingly likely that we will … Read more

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  • Rents keep increasing – but at a decreasing rate

    Property investors continue to enjoy increases in their rental income, but the rate of growth appears to be slowing, judging by the latest Domain data. The median house rent in the combined capital cities rose 11.1% in the year to June 2024, compared to 11.5% in the year to June … Read more

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  • Family friendly suburbs

    The notion of a family friendly suburb is inherently subjective, encompassing a wide array of factors that can vary in importance from one family to another. Traditionally, these factors have included safety, the prevalence of parks and schools, access to family-oriented amenities, community events, proximity to healthcare facilities, low crime … Read more

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  • Buying a house

    Advantages Houses have greater potential to grow in value Can accommodate any type of buyer such as families or singles. Often located in suburban areas Larger internal and external living spaces Can have lots of scope to improve the value and appeal of the property through renovations, additions and landscaping … Read more

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  • The benefits of staging

    Why staging your home could pay off. A great marketing campaign covers off on reach (how far the product is going) and frequency (how often a customer is reminded about that product). This coupled with presentation equates to a comprehensive approach to securing the most customers and creating a competitive … Read more

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  • WILL AUSTRALIA FOLLOW THE US RENTAL PROPERTY TREND?

    In the US, large companies currently own five per cent of rental properties. This asset class is referred to as “multi-family” in the US and is the largest property investment type in that country. A study released last week by MetLife Investment Management has forecast that by 2030, the proportion … Read more

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  • What to Look for in an Investment Property

    So, you’re thinking about investing in property. Why not? Becoming a property investor means building up a strong financial base that can fund your future holidays, retirement, your own home, or even more investment properties. The possibilities are near endless. But what should you look for in an investment … Read more

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