Thierry Ng

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Thierry Ng writes about Australia’s real estate market with a focus on how global economic developments impact the local industry.
Work from home is here to stay, and Australia’s secondary offices are at a turning point

Work from home is here to stay, and Australia’s secondary offices are at a turning point

Secondary office assets face challenges with poor uptake and declining values, especially in B and C-grade properties.
Why Australia needs more industrial assets to boost productivity and growth

Why Australia needs more industrial assets to boost productivity and growth

A new report reveals that Australia’s industrial assets handle over $1.2 trillion worth of products annually.
Sydney needs more density, not more sprawl, to solve housing woes

Sydney needs more density, not more sprawl, to solve housing woes

Developing inner Sydney suburbs can enhance productivity, wages, and reduce carbon emissions while conserving land and green spaces.
Australia’s inflation rate stays at 3.4% What it means for borrowers and savers

Australia’s inflation rate stays at 3.4%: What it means for borrowers and savers

Annual inflation for January remained steady at 3.4%, signalling stability since November 2021 and a trend towards the RBA’s target band.
Eastern state investors are flocking to Perth’s southwest, drawn by high yields and low prices

Eastern state investors are swarming to Perth’s southwest, drawn by high yields and low prices

Interstate investors rush to claim a slice of Perth’s southwest, as listings plummet below 4000, escalating competition.
PropTrack reveals record-breaking listings in Sydney and Melbourne for January 2024

PropTrack reveals record-breaking listings in Sydney and Melbourne for January 2024

The new year sees a surge in property market activity, surpassing last year’s listings, according to the PropTrack report.
Queensland's $1.3B housing plan The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Queensland’s $1.3B housing plan: The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Concerns raised over ambiguity in the plan’s execution, and its effectiveness, emphasising need for deeper solutions to housing crisis.
Fact vs fiction – Separating myths from reality in the negative gearing debate

Fact vs fiction – Separating myths from reality in the negative gearing debate

Nexia Australia’s David Montani revisits negative gearing discourse, questioning its impact on rents and housing supply.
Young Australians are spending around half of their incomes on mortage repayments

Young Australians are spending around half of their incomes on mortage repayments

On average, young Australian couples dedicate 46.5% of their income to houses and 30.7% to units, exceeding the healthy 30% threshold.
Australia's house values have surged since COVID-19, leaving units in the dust

Australia’s house values have surged since COVID-19, leaving units in the dust

House prices have skyrocketed, leaving units trailing behind as pandemic-driven demand reshapes the real estate landscape.

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