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Market Snapshot, April 2024

For developers, uncertainty looms large, regardless of size. Escalating building costs and high-interest rates have significantly squeezed profit margins, leaving little room for manoeuvre. The unforeseen cost surge triggered by inflation has only compounded these...

Market Snapshot, January 2024

While there has been a slowdown in the growth of prices, the impact of the potential decline in interest rates this year is something to watch with keen interest.

Market Snapshot, December 2023

Are you paying too much for your commercial space? Is it time to take control of your lease? With the Blend & Extend strategy, you can renegotiate your lease before it expires, potentially lowering your...

Market Snapshot, November 2023

Despite a declining Chinese property market, Chinese investment in Australian real estate has surged by $1 billion in the past year. Furthermore, it is anticipated that approximately 70,000 Chinese expatriates will return to Australia over...

Market Snapshot, October 2023

If you're contemplating the idea of dipping your toes into the retail investment market, it's important to note that the retail sector has faced challenges in recent years. However, we have concluded that a substantial...

Market Snapshot, September 2023

Australia's real estate market remains astonishingly resistant to conventional predictions. Commonwealth Bank (CBA), the largest home lender in the nation, has revised its house price predictions to align with the optimistic outlook shared by other...

Market Snapshot, August 2023

The national housing market is experiencing a continuous upward trend, with house prices showing another increase during the July quarter, marking six consecutive months of growth. As we move into the second half of the...

Market Snapshot, July 2023

Despite multiple interest rate rises in the last 12 months, we are seeing the property market showing resilience. Sydney has incurred four months of straight growth and Brisbane and Melbourne are both in positive territory...

Market Snapshot, June 2023

Despite a surprising increase in unemployment in April, the property markets have shown resilience amidst economic fluctuations. While some markets faced challenges in response to rising interest rates, CoreLogic predicts a positive outlook as rates...

Market Snapshot, May 2023

Buyers are placing significant emphasis on community and lifestyle factors when considering the purchase of a property. In particular, the proximity of a property to metro rail stations, within a walking distance of 5 to...