Household wealth has climbed to a new record despite softer residential property values, with strong growth in superannuation investments helping offset the decline in the housing component of household balance
Building enough new homes is not simply a question of approving more developments or setting higher construction targets. The residential construction sector also needs enough qualified workers to turn those
The housing market may have lost some momentum, but most property owners who sell are still walking away with substantial gains. New resale analysis shows that weaker price conditions have
There is no universal winner The house versus unit debate is often presented as if one property type is always better. It is not. The right choice depends on budget,
Three nearby suburbs create three different buying conversations Stafford, Kedron and Alderley are all established Brisbane northside suburbs, but a buyer should not choose between them from a map alone.
Inner North is not one market Brisbane’s Inner North attracts buyers because it combines established neighbourhoods, access to employment, public transport and proximity to the CBD. The danger is treating
Falling property values can create concern about negative equity, particularly for owners who purchased recently or entered the market with a relatively small deposit. Current evidence, however, indicates that the
Changing property conditions are encouraging investors to pay closer attention to debt, cash flow, ownership structures and the quality of the assets they retain. Rather than responding only to short-term
Housing affordability is changing the type of property many purchasers consider, particularly in established areas where detached houses have become increasingly difficult to buy within typical household budgets. Townhouses and
Property downturns tend to generate broad headlines about falling values, but individual homes rarely perform in exactly the same way. Long-term transaction evidence suggests the quality and characteristics of an
Established suburbs could hold a much larger share of the nation’s future housing supply than their current streetscapes suggest. Instead of relying entirely on new estates on metropolitan fringes, existing
Distance changes the information you can access Buying in Brisbane from another state is common, but it creates blind spots. Online listings are excellent at showing finishes and floor plans.
