2025 has started with on a positive note for regional home values, which rose a further 0.4% in January, reaching new record highs according to CoreLogic’s latest report. CoreLogic’s research director, Tim Lawless suggests “Regional markets seem to be benefitting from a second wind of internal migration, along with an affordability advantage in some markets,.

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but with homes filled with gifts, and many people going away to visit friends and family, or simply to have a holiday, thieves may also be celebrating a little bit more at your expense. With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to.

Designing your own home is an exciting, highly personal journey that allows you to create a space that truly reflects your tastes, lifestyle, and needs. However, it’s also a complex process that requires careful thought and planning. From the layout to materials, energy efficiency to future-proofing, there are countless decisions to make. Here is our.

Halloween is traditionally the scariest night of the year, but don’t let investing in property add to the fear factor! Here we take a look at five fears people have of investing in property and suggest ways to overcome them. 1. Financial commitment and risk Fear: One of the biggest fears related to property investment.

While the latest ABS lending indicators around new loan commitments show first home buyers in New South Wales fell 3.7 %, below the national average fall of 1.5 %, they are still keen to get on the market. Here are two ways: 1. Buy into Strata In its latest NSW Market Update, property data specialists.

There’s always on ongoing debate between property and shares as to which is the best investment. Each has its advantages and drawbacks, and the right choice depends on various factors including personal preferences, risk tolerance, investment goals, and market conditions. As with any investment decision, conducting thorough research and seeking advice from specialists in that.

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) lending figures show the value of owner-occupier loans rose 2.9% to $18.9 billion, 21.4% higher than July 2023. And while the value of new owner-occupier first home buyer loans rose just 0.8% in July, this was 19.7% higher than July 2023. This suggests first-time home buyers are still.

Whether you’re buying a strata-titled property for a home, or for investment purposes, they are often an attractive option; generally, they are less expensive than similar sized freehold properties, are often low-maintenance and some communities have some great shared amenities including swimming pools and gyms. Many enjoy these benefits; indeed, according to the Australasian Strata.

Whether you’re looking to sell for a change of lifestyle, or considering buying an investment property as part of your investment strategy, spring traditionally has been the time when more properties come to market. CoreLogic’s latest analysis shows an average uplift of 18.2% in fresh listings and 8.3% for sales over the past decade. But.

Insights from CoreLogic’s recent report, – which analyses housing market performance segmented by the number of bedrooms – highlights a growing trend among Australian renters; a shift towards properties with more bedrooms. Potentially reflecting a trend of share houses or multiple family households, the report reveals there is an 8.7% rise in rent for houses.