Posts tagged "Australia property markets"

Are you waiting for a buyer to come along with a big fat cheque?

It’s the delicate balance between supply and demand that drives up and determines property value in the Australian market.

Women are likely to become wealthier over the next five years from owning more Australian property — but don’t expect this to help close the gender pay gap.

Should I buy now or wait for prices to drop further? And which properties are likely to suffer most in a buyers’ market?

We’re clearly in the next stage of the property cycle, one of moderate growth in some regions, virtually no growth in others and falling prices in some.

If you can pick an area going through gentrification, one that’s shifting from dreary to in demand, you can benefit from its accelerated growth.

We’re clearly in the next stage of the property cycle, one of moderate growth in some regions and virtually no growth in others. Australia’s property markets are very fragmented, driven by local factors including jobs growth, population growth, consumer confidence and supply and demand. 

The first lesson of property investment is to become financially fluent, says Michael Yardney.

As our cities grow, proximity to public transport is going to become more and more important in determining property price growth.

The Australian property market peaked in September last year and since then house prices have slipped in some capital cities and growth has slowed in others, but Michael Yardney doesn't see any reason for further significant falls in property values.

While some analysts are suggesting Australia's property markets are in for a soft landing, others have a more gloomy view on our property markets. So who's right?