Property rebounds across the country

Property rebounds across the country

Property prices across Australia have experienced a surprise jump over the past month. Australia’s largest five capital cities increased 0.51 per cent according to CoreLogic, led by Sydney which saw a 0.89 per cent rise.   Melbourne increased 0.3 per cent, Perth...
Demand for high-quality office space on the rise

Demand for high-quality office space on the rise

Demand for high-quality office spaces has led to an increase in leasing deals for prime-grade offices, according to Colliers.   The rebound has also led to average Australian face rental growth of 5.3 per cent across all grades.   Head of Office Capital...
How often should I review my loans?

How often should I review my loans?

  If you currently have a home loan and haven’t reviewed it for a few years, it might be time to compare your options. Experts generally recommend checking the health of your home loan each year to make sure it remains the right fit for your circumstances and the...
Are you falling victim to the lazy tax?

Are you falling victim to the lazy tax?

We’re all guilty of procrastinating from time to time, especially for those menial tasks that we never seem to make enough time for. But avoiding those little things can build up over time, causing us unnecessary stress and hurting our wallets too.   We’re all...
Things to consider when reaching retirement

Things to consider when reaching retirement

You’ve worked hard for decades and retirement is the time to put your feet up and spend your days how you please. But before you slow down and smell the roses, there are some important things to consider to ensure your retirement is a happy one. You’ve worked hard for...
Sydney and Melbourne to be investment hotspots

Sydney and Melbourne to be investment hotspots

Sydney and Melbourne are becoming hotspots for worldwide capital looking to invest in commercial property, according to an ANREV survey.   Sydney was the top preference for 86 per cent of investors, while Melbourne was the preferred destination for 83 per cent....
Property prices stabilise in February

Property prices stabilise in February

Sydney’s housing market is showing signs of recovery with values bouncing back by 0.4 per cent since February 7, according to CoreLogic. The recent data from the CoreLogic Daily Home Value Index (HVI) revealed that dwelling values in Sydney have rebounded by 0.3...
Auction clearance rates turn the corner

Auction clearance rates turn the corner

Despite a lower volume of properties, auction clearance rates across Australia remained surprisingly strong, according to CoreLogic.   Sydney’s preliminary clearance rate for the week was 71.8 per cent, which was only 1 percentage point below last...
Take the heat off rate hike fears with these 4 tips for buyers

Take the heat off rate hike fears with these 4 tips for buyers

Have recent rate hikes made you nervous about taking the plunge into the property market? You’re not alone; it’s a buyer’s market for a reason. Here’s how to stay cool and calm when buying your next property.  As you’ve probably seen in the news, the Reserve Bank of...