Australia’s Property Boom – Is it Over or Not
June 18th, 2014
Is the Australian property boom over or not? Terry Ryder from Property Observer explained that media stories on the property boom tend to contradict figures released by real estate agents and government bodies. The media has stated three times in
Read MoreWhat Does the 2014 Budget Mean for Property Investors?
June 10th, 2014
The Federal Budget has caused a stir at nearly every level of society - middle class families, the sick, public servants, students, motorists and those approaching retirement. Yet there will most likely be some big changes that affect property buye
Read MoreInfrastructure the Key to Identifying Sydney Property Hotspots
June 5th, 2014
Sydney’s property market stagnated for almost a decade up until 2003. Since then, however, property prices have seen solid growth. According to commentators, the biggest factor in this growth has been infrastructure. Infrastructure spending rem
Read MoreSydney Needs Smarter Public Transport for Smarter Workers
May 27th, 2014
The Sydney Morning Herald’s economic writer Matt Wade believes that poor public transport could cost Sydney heavily in the long run. Research shows that mass transit systems support the successful development and growth of a knowledge economy.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget Threatens the Health of All Australians
May 23rd, 2014
Many people have been left feeling hard done by after the release of the Abbott government’s first federal budget - but the true repercussions may not be felt for years. Dr Liz Hanna of the Australian National University, and president of the Cli
Read MoreDouble Bubble Trouble Predicted for China
April 29th, 2014The Economist has predicted that a second property bubble may be in store for China. The publication noted that the first bubble burst in the spring of 2011, when prices in nine major cities fell. The Wall Street Journal also declared at the time tha
Read MoreGreen Square Precinct Project to Start with 20-Storey Tower
April 21st, 2014Plans for Sydney’s Green Square Town Centre (GSTC) have been unveiled by Crown Group. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the construction of 10 key buildings ranging from 3 to 28 storeys in the planned GSTC will commence by the end of 2014.
Read MoreLower Consumer Confidence to Affect Property Market
March 30th, 2014Recent data on consumer sentiment from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute shows a slight decline in consumer confidence, which may in turn have a negative impact on the property market. Consumer confidence has fallen for four consecutive months,
Read MoreData Shows No Chinese Real Estate Invasion
March 15th, 2014There seems to be a major story every week on the Chinese real estate invasion that is threatening local first-home buyers. Commentators warn of the rise of China’s middle class negatively impacting housing affordability in major cities such as Syd
Read MoreThings to Know About Investing in Property through Your SMSF
February 28th, 2014A growing number of Australians have invested in property through a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF). Owning property through a SMSF can be a tax effective way to build wealth and plan for retirement. However, it is important to be aware of the rules a
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