National residential property listings increased in March but properties that have been on the market for between 30 to 60 days surged by 74%, suggesting sales activity is slowing offering buyers more choices.  Louis Christopher has crunched the numbers.   Continue reading Buyers Get More Choice as Sellers Seek an Exit

4.2 million working Australians were living hand to mouth well before the coronavirus crisis. Now, with potentially millions without savings and facing unemployment in the wake of the shutdowns, will the Government’s cash handouts get struggling Aussies through the crisis?  Helen Baker from Money has some sound advice if that sounds like your situation.   Continue reading Are Cash Handouts Going To Be Enough?

This week Herron Todd White launched their ‘Contactless Inspection Tool’ allowing valuers to work more remotely but there are questions about its accuracy. Drew Hendrey believes that have that covered.   Continue reading Arm’s Length Valuations

For those fortunate enough to be considering purchasing property, it’s more important than ever to understand your financial position. Brad Beer believes that despite record low interest rates, the challenging economic climate and current coronavirus outbreak are causing strain on many households so it’s essential to crunch the numbers and do your research before buying.     Continue reading How PropCalc Works and Where To Get It?

Coronavirus is having a huge impact on the affairs of apartment blocks and strata communities as more people voluntarily self-isolate and work from home.  The pandemic has made high-density living harder.  Strata Community Association President Andrew Chambers says strata communities have to get on top of the health and safety requirements.   Continue reading 2M Aussies Living In Very Close Quarters

Sometimes what looks like the best solution is anything but.  A loan repayment holiday could impact your credit rating according to Bushy Martin.  He says there are better options and they should be explored first.   Continue reading Bushy Martin (John Martin) – The Risk of a Loan Repayment Holiday

COVID-19 is challenging many conventions within urban development across the globe.   Urban Planner Mike Day says this crisis will spur governments, urban planners and developers to think more seriously about creating more healthy, resilient, self-sufficient, attainable and liveable communities in 2021 and beyond.   Continue reading Mike Day – Covid-19 Will Shape Future Communities

Just as it did with past crisis, the adverse economic impact from this coronavirus health crisis will begin its rebound with a real estate surge before anything else.  That is according to Simon Pressley from Propertyology.   Residential real estate is the one thing which is common to 25.5 million Australians. After all, shelter is an essential commodity.   Continue reading Simon Pressley – Property Price Growth Will Lead Recovery

The Australian economy is heading for its first recession in almost 30 years and indicators suggest this fall in demand is starting to weigh on the property market according to Eliza Owen from CoreLogic.  We discuss the signs to watch for, if subsidies will soften the blow and if we are likely to see more support.   Continue reading Eliza Owen – More Help Needed