Hi Everyone I would like to wish everyone a wonderful 2016 and every success in navigating what should be another challenging year ahead in terms of making some prudent investment decisions given the somewhat uncertain global macro-economic backdrop that we are faced with. If I look at the newsletter I sent out at this time … Read More
Australian Home Prices and Interest Rates – April 2015
Hi Everyone, The case for the RBA resuming interest rate cuts this year has been fairly clear: commodity prices have fallen more than expected; the $AUD has remained relatively high; while residential construction and consumer spending are okay the outlook for business investment has deteriorated pointing to overall growth remaining sub-par; and inflation is low. … Read More
January Property Snapshot – Median Values and Growth rates
Hi Everyone, We are constantly being bombarded by a huge number of often quite contradictory news items and predictions and forecasts from a plethora of experts in economic, property and investment professions. I want to share a few just to highlight how difficult it is to try to put all this information into a context … Read More
The Outlook for 2015 and Property Market Implications
Hi Everyone, It’s this time of year when all the reviews for the year just passed and the year to come make their annual appearances. I won’t dwell on 2014 as we now all know what has happened, but instead lets’ have a look at what 2015 may bring us as global political and … Read More
Brisbane Prices Attracting Sydney and Melbourne Investors
Hi Everyone, There have been some interesting reports coming out in the last few weeks, and the Reserve Bank of Australia once again kept rates on hold which was widely anticipated by the market in general. This report from BIS Shrapnel should be of interest to all property investors : “Brisbane and Sydney will be … Read More
Singaporean investors hungry for a piece of the Australian housing market
Singaporean investors hungry for a piece of the Australian housing market By Eryk Bagshaw In glamorous five star hotels across Singapore every weekend, property investors are lining up to buy a slice of the Australian dream. Cashed up investors are piling into packed presentations at venues such as the famous St Regis hotel about shiny apartments … Read More
Inner City predicted to Outperform
Hi Everyone, On Tuesday the Reserve Bank of Australia announced the outcome of its fifth board meeting of the year. As widely predicted, the RBA announced it will be keeping the cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent. A survey conducted by loan comparison website finder.com.au prior to the board meeting found 16 Australian … Read More