Brisbane property market glory days

By Propertyology Head of Research, Simon Pressley Since about 2013, Brisbane has consistently appeared regularly at the top of property commentator’s list as the most promising capital city for value gains. And, it’s also proved a perennial disappointment! Each year, those looking to influence investors highlighted the city’s relative affordability and attractive weather while proclaiming “This year will be Brisbane’s year!” Now, I love Brisbane, … Continue reading Brisbane property market glory days

VIDEO – Features & Benefits versus Fundamentals – Simon Pressley

It’s ‘forecasting season’. More opinions about property are expressed this time of year than any other. Hobart’s sustained strong performance continues to impress some, astound others, and expose plenty of misgivings. The fact that everyone overlooked Hobart back in 2014 and the continued misguided comments being made now, suggest Hobart makes a great CASE STUDY.  In this video, Simon Pressley points that while it is too … Continue reading VIDEO – Features & Benefits versus Fundamentals – Simon Pressley

How two young investors are kicking goals in regional locations

By Propertyology Sydney-based investor, Dan, grew up in a small country town near Wagga Wagga and loved playing footy. There was about 3,000 people who lived there and not many of them talked about property investment, he recalls. Like so many young people from there, Dan made the move to Canberra when he was 18, where he studied teaching and played AFL. It was a … Continue reading How two young investors are kicking goals in regional locations

ScoMo, we’ve got a big problem – APRA

MEDIA RELEASE: 14 November 2018 While many would regard electricity prices and water security as Australia’s two biggest priorities, it’s been suggested that the single most important task for our political leaders to address right now is to clip the wings of the banking regulator, APRA. According to respected property market research firm, Propertyology, what was supposed to be an exercise in reviewing Australian credit … Continue reading ScoMo, we’ve got a big problem – APRA

VIDEO – Population Growth vs Property Price Growth – Simon Pressley

The Australia Bureau of Statistics has released the Australian population projections for the next 50 years. The projections have been delivered for individual States and Territories as well as the capital cities. Aside from cries of ‘where are they all going to fit’, population projections often create a heightened interest from avid property investors who feel that these numbers provide valuable insights into the best … Continue reading VIDEO – Population Growth vs Property Price Growth – Simon Pressley

Cohesive team overpowers solo run!

This mine worker in the remote Northern Territory had a worry-free investment experience by having the right team of specialists working together with his best interests as their common goal. 45-year-old Matt is often on the move. The fly-in fly-out scaffolder has found his niche among the mining workforce and it’s taken him from a coastal New South Wales lifestyle to the most inaccessible parts … Continue reading Cohesive team overpowers solo run!

VIDEO – Doom and gloom? – Simon Pressley

It’s interesting how one day you can read in the news that everything about the Australian property market is going fine and then the next day it’s about to crash. It really relies on some fairly subjective reporting from the data suppliers. In Propertyology’s recent market update, Simon Pressley tells us that capital cities have been generally underwhelming but it’s not doom and gloom. In … Continue reading VIDEO – Doom and gloom? – Simon Pressley

The rise and rise of satellite cities

By Simon Pressley, Propertyology Head of Research   In the grand scheme of things, it wasn’t that long ago that more Australians lived in the country than the city. Today, about 65 per cent of our population live in capital cities, including about 40 per cent in just two cities – Sydney and Melbourne. A big change in the way Aussies live in cities over … Continue reading The rise and rise of satellite cities

How two regional police officers grew a portfolio in three years

When Daniel and Kylie met on the police beat in Townsville, they shared more than just a vocation. They decided to create a life together in Far North Queensland and the first step was buying a home in 2008. Back then, like so many others, they chose the location of their house based on where they wanted to live – and it was the right … Continue reading How two regional police officers grew a portfolio in three years

Tightening & Softening Markets

By Simon Pressley, Propertyology Head of Research Recent analysis of official data by Propertyology confirms that growth cycles have either just begun or are fast approaching in large parts of Australia. Here’s the proof. “I got in to the office this morning and there were 16 email enquiries for that property sitting in my inbox; I only listed it on the internet yesterday afternoon. Some … Continue reading Tightening & Softening Markets