Oct 17, 2024
Several years ago, local real estate agent (now retired) Peter Sim, boldly ran full page advertisements in the local press headed, “Blame Me.” Why Peter was standing in his suit up to his ankles in th
Oct 17, 2024
Sometimes, governments make decisions that have unintended consequences that impact the practical ways certain industries work. Canberra’s latest effort to over-regulate comes in the form of changes t
Oct 17, 2024
Data gurus, CoreLogic released their September quarter Home Value Index report earlier this week finding that whilst national house prices continue to rise, the rate of growth is beginning to slow. Pe
Oct 17, 2024
Here we go again. This week the Prime Minister prevaricated when questioned about re-introducing changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT). The media was quick to react, mindful that thi
Sep 25, 2024
As COVID-19 rolled out across the globe, our Federal government responded by introducing various stimuli designed to keep Australians working and building homes. Building commencements spiked but the
Sep 16, 2024
For a laugh, I often respond to the question, “When do you think the market will peak?”, by giving a specific date. It’s amusing because markets don’t normally behave in a linear, predicable way. In t
Sep 10, 2024
This week, the Greens proposed a new housing policy that would introduce a national watchdog with the power to prosecute property owners who breach proposed new tenancy laws. Rent control remains high
Sep 5, 2024
The latest inflation figures released this week reveals some softening in consumer spending on fuel, discretionary items and electricity. The treasurer labelled inflation ‘sticky’ – code for ‘still to