Rents grow 11.5% over year, 1.8% over quarter

There’s been a noticeable slowdown in rental growth, although it’s not yet clear whether this is an out-of-the-ordinary result or sign of a trend. Across Australia, the median rent in the December 2023 quarter experienced 11.5% year-on-year growth but only 1.8% quarter-on-quarter growth, according to PropTrack. PropTrack Senior Economist Angus Moore said the rental market … Read more

What to expect from property in 2024

One of Australia’s leading property economists, Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee, has given 10 insights about what to expect from the property market this year. Price growth will continue. Market forces will lead to further price growth in 2024, according to Ms Conisbee. “At this point, housing supply remains extremely low and many people … Read more

Top 10 car brands revealed

Toyota was the clear market leader in 2023, in what was a record-breaking year for new vehicle purchases. Motorists bought 1,216,780 new vehicles last year, which was a 2.3% increase on the previous record, set in 2017, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. More than one in six of those buyers, or 17.7%, … Read more

A straight-talking guide to investment property costs

Investing in property can increase your wealth by generating a rental yield and capital growth. But you’ll also have some expenses and costs that you’ll need to take into account when determining whether your investment will be viable or unprofitable. Your property investment costs include one-off and ongoing costs, so let’s take a look at … Read more