You may recall post-GFC, Australians tightened their belts and reverted back to the savings habits of former generations, becoming far more frugal. Less than a decade on however, it would appear we have lost interest in a rainy day cash reserve. Or have we? Economists are sounding the alarm bells, as Australian household budgets shift […]

Frequently in the media we hear conjecture as to the state of Australia’s “property market” and whether it’s on the brink of collapse or going gangbusters. Rarely is there a happy medium when it comes to the news. Summing up the numerous, incredibly complex, multi-layered, housing markets that in reality exist, with one sweeping statement […]

As Australia’s population continues to grow exponentially, property experts suggest demand for residential real estate in our major city centres won’t be weakening anytime soon. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, our population has rocketed by 389,100 new citizens in the year to March, representing the fastest increase in three years. Most […]

Mortgage stress and household debt are growing concerns for Australian families. But just how serious is this issue, and is the “D” word a potential threat to the future performance of our property markets? Recent analysis indicates that households across four of Australia’s capital cities require six figure incomes to sustain the mortgage on a […]