It’s fair to say that the national housing market is steadily peaking this year, hot on the heels of unprecedented price hikes in 2021. But 2022 is signalling a turnaround Read More
Your guide to getting that rentalYour guide to getting that rental
The rental competition is fierce and exacerbated by the often-limited listings in your suburb of choice. That’s why it’s more important than ever to strategise and employ your best plan Read More
A tale of two countries: Australian and New Zealand industry comparisonsA tale of two countries: Australian and New Zealand industry comparisons
Research into Australian and New Zealand investment themes for 2022 has unearthed several key findings. The study, conducted by real estate services provider JLL, summarises six major areas of interest Read More
If these walls could talk: the advent of interactive homesIf these walls could talk: the advent of interactive homes
Buildings used to be inanimate structures — but no longer. The advent of conversation-friendly buildings injects life into the membranes of homes (present and future). In terms of possible developments Read More
Knowing when to capitalise on resale gainsKnowing when to capitalise on resale gains
Timing is everything when selling your property for capital gains. Equally important is having the adequate means to upgrade in the right area. As many informed industry sources explain: before Read More
How the pandemic has reshaped the property marketHow the pandemic has reshaped the property market
The pandemic has caused a seismic shift in the real estate industry, not only in Australia and New Zealand but also globally. Whether it was the economic and employment-based effects Read More
Regional infrastructure reports inspire sustainable growthRegional infrastructure reports inspire sustainable growth
The release of Infrastructure Australia’s latest report into the strengths and infrastructure gaps in Australia’s regional areas has been welcomed by industry advocates. The first report of its kind, the Read More
The benefits of investing in an NDIS propertyThe benefits of investing in an NDIS property
Meeting the increasing demand for housing is a necessary challenge for governments and builders in accommodating the 3.96 million Australians and 1.1 million New Zealanders living with a disability. The Read More
Affordability and the intergenerational puzzleAffordability and the intergenerational puzzle
A solution to the housing affordability puzzle could be on our doorstep. Official sources report that baby boomers (born 1946 to 1964) account for a quarter of the population, but Read More
How to combat the shortage of tradespeopleHow to combat the shortage of tradespeople
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the shortage of skilled tradespeople is “the most significant shortage on record”. “All trades recorded a deterioration in availability during the December 2021 quarter. Read More