CoreLogic: Construction costs rising at the fastest annual pace since 2005

CoreLogic’s Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) for Q4 2021 showed that despite an easing in the quarterly rate of growth, national construction costs increased 7.3% over the 2021 calendar year, the highest annual growth rate since March 2005. Following a 3.8%  surge in national residential construction costs over the three months to September 2021 , quarterly construction cost growth softened in Q4 to 1.1%, bringing the quarterly … Continue reading CoreLogic: Construction costs rising at the fastest annual pace since 2005

Average Cost of Building a New Home in Australia

How much does it cost to build a new house in different states across the nation?   Many factors influence the cost of building a new home in Australia. Besides the most obvious ones of lot price, building materials, design, and labour, several other factors are now influencing the market. Historic low-interest rates, implemented in the wake of the pandemic-related slow-down, have fuelled a general real … Continue reading Average Cost of Building a New Home in Australia

A Gallery-Like Family Home

When designing the Colonnade House in Melbourne’s East. Malvern, Splinter Society were tasked with creating a modern, concrete extension for grand Federation-era home. The vision was to bring these two very different architectural styles together into a single cohesive, family home. With a robust materials palette and deep, moody colour scheme, the architects have done just that! The resulting home cleverly balances old and new, and provides the … Continue reading A Gallery-Like Family Home

Melbourne earthquake: Can you make a home insurance claim?

Victorians are being urged to check their home insurance policy, as the state records a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, the largest in nearly 200 years. The quake hit near Mansfield, about 150 kilometres east of Melbourne, at around 9:15 a.m. AEST today. Emergency services reported tremors as far north as Dubbo and Sydney, both about 700km from the epicentre. Finder checked 11 home insurance policies and … Continue reading Melbourne earthquake: Can you make a home insurance claim?

What the 2032 Olympic Games means for Brisbane’s property market

The Olympics should work as a positive influence on Brisbane housing market conditions, however, with the Games still some eleven years away, the flow-on effects are likely to be gradual and centred around significant infrastructure upgrades and the associated medium-term uplift in jobs and longer-term improvements in transport efficiency. The most significant positive influence on the housing market is likely to be seen in the … Continue reading What the 2032 Olympic Games means for Brisbane’s property market

Australian dwelling values finish the financial year 13.5% higher, but a loss of momentum is clear

CoreLogic’s June Home Value Index shows Australia’s property values finished the financial year on a high with a further 1.9% growth over the month National home values rose 1.9% in June, taking annual growth to 13.5% for the financial year. The growth in Australian dwelling values was led by houses, which rose 15.6% over the year, compared to a 6.8% lift in unit values. CoreLogic … Continue reading Australian dwelling values finish the financial year 13.5% higher, but a loss of momentum is clear

Property Investors Shave Thousands Off Tax Bill With One Simple Trick

BMT Tax Depreciation says investment property owners can find thousands of dollars worth of extra tax deductions this financial year with one simple tax planning trick: pre-paying property-related expenses before 30 June. “A pre-paid expense is a payment you make this financial year for something that provides a service the following financial year,” explained BMT Chief Executive Officer and experienced property investor, Bradley Beer. Mr. … Continue reading Property Investors Shave Thousands Off Tax Bill With One Simple Trick

CoreLogic: 218 Markets reach the Million-dollar Club, according to a new report

Despite a tumultuous 12 months for the Australian property market, from COVID-induced dips to new record high peaks, CoreLogic’s inaugural Million Dollar Markets report released today has identified 218 markets where either house or unit median values in a suburb reached the million-dollar-mark in May 2021 compared to May 2020. The report also highlights how the current housing market upswing has happened nationwide, with each … Continue reading CoreLogic: 218 Markets reach the Million-dollar Club, according to a new report

How much growth is left in the Sydney property market?

The latest CoreLogic data shows that Sydney median dwelling values have soared by more 10 per cent over the past year, but how much growth is there left? According to the CoreLogic Home Value Index for May, the median dwelling value in Sydney increased by 11.2 per cent over the year to reach a new record high. Grant Foley Property Director and Buyers’ Agent Grant … Continue reading How much growth is left in the Sydney property market?

Some of my mistakes – Michael Yardney

Doing good research about property investment is key to a strong portfolio. For dedicated investors, there is always room to grow and improve. It’s easy to find a lot of investment advice, but not all of it is good. We spoke to Michael Yardney of Metropole Property Strategists. Michael has been investing in property since the Whitlam era and has seen it all. He shares … Continue reading Some of my mistakes – Michael Yardney