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The pros and cons of investing in commercial vs. residential properties in Australia

Investing in real estate can be a great way to build wealth over time, but it’s important to consider the differences between commercial and residential properties before making a decision. Each type of property has its own set of pros and cons, and understanding these can help investors make informed decisions about where to put their money. Commercial real estate is typically defined as properties used for business purposes, such as office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and raw land. Residential real estate, on the other hand, includes properties used for living purposes, such as single-family homes, apartments, and condos. Here …

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Spring selling season listings still underwhelming

The traditional “spring selling season” started on 1 September this year with a flurry of new listings hitting the market – as is the usual turn of events. However, before anyone start’s shouting “It’s a buyer’s market!”, the cold hard truth is that there still remains an undersupply of decent properties available for sale – especially in hot markets like Adelaide and Perth. Listings up but still down over the year The latest figures by SQM Research have revealed that national residential property listings rose in August by two per cent to 224,530 properties, up from the 220,081 recorded in …

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How to build a diversified property investment portfolio in different cities and asset classes

First up, what does a diversified property investment portfolio actually mean? “Diversified” means having a variety of different elements, components, or qualities. It is often used to describe a company, economy, or investment fund that invests in many different industries or activities in order to reduce risk and increase opportunities for growth and stability. A diversified musical program, for example, might range from classical to modern, while diversified farming might involve growing a variety of different crops. So you get the idea. When it comes to property investment building a diversified portfolio is an effective way to manage risk and …

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inflation

What does the latest inflation measure mean for interest rates?

Inflation has now dropped to its lowest level in nearly 18 months, which was a result that surprised many forecasters as well as the Reserve Bank, too, it seems. According to the Consumer Price Index for the June quarter, headline inflation fell to six per cent in June from seven per cent in March, which was weaker than market expectations of 6.2 per cent and lower than the RBA’s official forecasts. Headline inflation has now fallen nearly two percentage points from 7.8 per cent in the December quarter to six per cent in the June quarter – or in just six …

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5 property blunders to avoid

It seems when it comes to property market conditions and some questionable buyer decisions of late, what is old is new again An undersupply of properties for sale is breathing life back into many property prices around the nation, but it’s also resulting in some people making some quite silly decisions as well because of their fear of missing out. Of course, these turns of events are like déjà vu of what occurred only a few years ago during the pandemic. The Winter edition of Hotspotting’s Property Price Index (PPI) found growing evidence of recovery in a variety of big …

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Squeezed property supply stirring up buyers

The undersupply of property listings for sale is continuing to fire up property markets, with some areas having the lowest supply levels for decades. While interest rates are a headwind for some potential buyers, the lack of stock for sale is driving competition and pushing prices higher. Prices accelerating The CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index recorded a third consecutive monthly rise, with the pace of growth accelerating to 1.2 per cent in May. After finding a floor in February, home values increased 0.6 per cent and 0.5 per cent through March and April respectively. Sydney continues to lead the recovery trend, …

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Divorce tax is a thing – and it’s financially hurting women the most

A parliamentary inquiry has revealed the brutal reality of home ownership rates for divorced women. According to the Grattan Institute, only 34 per cent of women who separated managed to own a home within five years and only 44 per cent within 10 years. Those statistics compared with 42 per cent and 55 per cent for men. Divorced women were also three times more likely to rent at age 65 than married women, the Victorian inquiry heard. Of course, more and more research has been showing the inferior financial outcomes for women throughout their working lives and into retirement, which …

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rentvesting

With record high rents is rentvesting still a sound strategy?

With double-digit rent increases appearing to be entrenched for some time yet, does it still make financial sense to be a rentvester? This is a question that we have been considering given the strong increases in rents that are being recorded across the nation. Contrary to appearances in a high rent environment, rentvesting remains a solid – and sometimes – even recommended investment strategy for some property investors. Anyone who may be a bit younger, or who lives in an expensive city like Sydney or Melbourne, could still be considering rentvesting as a strategy given it generally remains cheaper to …

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Why the City of Stirling is Perth’s hottest market

Perth is currently the star property market across the nation, with strong sales activity and price growth occurring.Plus, Perth now has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 3.6 per cent. The West Australian capital city is firing on all cylinders with one location showing particularly robust market conditions. I’m talking about the City of Stirling, which is located in the northern suburbs of Perth, about 10 kilometres from the central business direct. The area covers a substantial 105 square kilometre and is the largest local government area by population in Western Australia. What makes Stirling so …

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mortgage cliff

Unpacking the “mortgage cliff” myth

Many of the media headlines of late have been dedicated to the supposedly imminent mortgage cliff but I believe time will show us it is nothing more than a myth. Seemingly the record low interest rates on offer during the COVID19 pandemic are going to cause our property market to fall in heap at any moment now that rates are higher than they were. Of course, the major issue with this scare mongering is the fact that the majority of mortgage holders were already property owners prior to this period, which meant that they, like me, just enjoyed the low-rate …

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inflation

Inflation has probably peaked but have interest rates?

The Reserve Bank of Australia meeting in March was another hotly debated topic prior to its cash rate decision being announced on the first Tuesday of the month. Another rate rise had already been priced in by markets, so, the start of softer economic data was never going to be enough to change the outcome – which was a 25 basis point cash rate rise. However, the Reserve Bank’s commentary showed a decidedly different tone to the month before, with it being less hawkish about the path of monetary policy in the months ahead. In fact, the RBA Governor Philip …

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Living Frugally and Saving Money

We are living in a time of rising interest rates and the news is full of stats and figures about inflation and the rising cost of living. Living frugally is one of the most effective ways to save money and build wealth. Frugality is a way of life that involves being intentional and mindful about how we spend our money. It means being conscious of our spending habits and making choices that prioritize long-term financial goals over short-term wants. Sometimes we don’t even have a choice. So here are some practical tips on how to live more frugally and save …

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female investors

Low rates of female investors can cause housing insecurity

Did you know that only about one in four property investors are females? To tell the truth you probably didn’t know – and nor did I – because the telling statistic has only come to light following the 2022 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey. For the first time in its eight-year history, survey respondents were asked their gender and only about 27 per cent identified as female. Now, while I knew that there was a difference between the numbers of male and female investors, it was still quite shocking to see how far behind women potentially are when it comes …

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Property sellers ducking for market cover

Do you remember what happened to property markets during the first year of the pandemic? Well, in 2020, amidst a variety of commentators wrongly calling the mother of property busts on the horizon, most sellers and plenty of buyers decided to wait it out. There was a lot of fear and uncertainty back then, for sure, because we were heading into the unknown from a health, economic, and property market perspective. A sense of déjà vu While our nation has experienced economic shocks before – the GFC started in 2008 for example – generally humans behave in the same way …

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Only 27 per cent of property investors are female

New research has highlighted the disparity between property investor genders with only 27 per cent of women indicating they own investment property. The 2022 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey asked survey respondents for their gender for the first time in its eight-year history which produced the telling statistic. The co-authors of the 2022 Australian personal finance and investment business book of the year, The Female Investor: Creating Wealth, Security & Freedom Through Property, Nicola McDougall and Kate Hill, said lower rates of female property investment was another financial headwind women faced. “Throughout their working lives, women have to navigate the …

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gender pay gap

Record low unemployment, but the gender pay gap remains

The official unemployment rate remained at a record low of 3.5 per cent in December, according to official data – the lowest rate for some 50 years! So, we have record low unemployment and a drastic skills shortage, but it appears that these factors are not improving the gender pay gap at all – indeed it has come to a halt. In fact, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), progress to close the gender pay gap between Australian women and men has stalled for the first time in 2022. The gender pay gap during the 2022 financial year …

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Don’t follow the property herd

Property price growth has been huge throughout many Australian suburbs and towns in the past two years. That growth may have softened in some areas, but investors be warned, if you are waiting for values to fall substantially before you buy, there’s still plenty of growth to happen in 2023. Property investment adviser Kate Hill of Adviseable joined Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder in a webinar to discuss how and where to find growth in 2023. She says opportunities will come from buying in markets with growth credentials at a time of record low vacancies and rising rental yields – while …

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What’s ahead for property markets this year?

2022 was an interesting one for property markets around the nation, with the savviest homebuyers and investors making the most of the changed market conditions. Buying when others are not, as long as you are strategic with your asset and location selection, has always been a sound strategy – you have to recognise short-term trends as exactly that – even though they may be unsettling at the time. The power of negative press is not to be underestimated. If ever there was a time to block out the white noise and remember that everything works in cycles and the best time …

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Women on parental leave are struggling to secure loans

A report out recently showed a worrying trend of women on paid parental leave being unable to secure loans, which is clearly unethical and possibly illegal. According to an ABC news story, banks and other lenders are routinely discriminating against women who apply for loans and credit cards while on paid parental leave. The story outlined many examples of loan applications being cancelled, or onerous requirements imposed on women, simply because they are on birth, parental or maternity leave. Plus, when they’ve challenged the banks, the institutions have been unable to produce a written policy to justify their decisions. The …

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Are you concerned that property prices will crash?

Many Australians think the housing market is vulnerable and a price crash is possible. And they would be forgiven for thinking this, given the relentless click bait and negative press that property received from the national press. As Australia’s favourite asset class you can see why this is a topic close to everyone’s heart. Remember that the national press is obsessed with Sydney and Melbourne as that’s where most of them are based and most of their readers are based. We can state again for the record that Australia is made up of many different housing markets. They all experience …

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