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expert explains why buying a house has never been harder

The hardest time ever to buy a house in Australia: How Australian home buying got so tough

We’re currently in a buyer’s market, but that doesn’t mean Australian house prices are crashing.
Thinking of renting directly from a landlord Here's what you need to know about private rentals in Australia

Thinking of renting directly from a landlord? Here’s what you need to know about private rentals in Australia

While some tenants see benefits in dealing directly with landlords, experts urge caution when navigating the privately managed rental market.
australian rental market prices painful and worst in a long time march 2024

Australian rental market clocks in a near-40% price growth, while wages struggle to keep up

Rents soared by almost 40% across the pandemic, while wages barely clocked in 20% growth.
Gender gap closes Women outpace men in overall property ownership

Gender gap closes? Women outpace men in overall property ownership

Challenges persist for younger women in achieving homeownership, highlighting the need for targeted solutions.
reasons why luxury houses doubled in price but normal houses did not

Why luxury homes doubled in price and the market median didn’t

Australia’s top five per cent of homes doubled in value of the past decade.
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.
australian rental crisis explained by real estate experts 28022024

Why is Australia experiencing a rental crisis?

House rents soared by $55 per week, while unit rents rose by some $80 per week.
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.
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.

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Rentvesting offers an alternative path into the property market for priced-out first-time buyers.

Housing crisis survival guide: How to buy your first Australian property

Three property experts give the low down on how to nab a home in this tough housing market.