Many believe that investing in capital city real estate presents a better potential than buying investment property in any regional location – but the numbers beg to differ. It’s understandable if most people are skeptical of the results, but let us compare the performance of these two great cities. One has...
After analysing the fundamentals of over 500 property markets in Australia, respected property market research firm Propertyology has found that 53 locations are on the cusp of stronger market conditions. These markets have the best upside potential over the short-to-medium-term. Although the lag in property data means prices are yet to...
Property Bubonic Plague. It’s a big statement with all sorts of scary connotations – and it’s not one that Simon makes lightly. According to Simon, unit supply is the single most concerning factor to Australian real estate in its nearly 200 year history. The Propertyology team were concerned and set aside...
There is a significant correlation between the economic conditions of a state and its property market trends. A town’s most important industry or economic driver will, in most cases, be the same reason for its founding in the first place. Whether that is a focus on mining, fishing, or growing food. Despite...
Do you know which states are attracting Australians? There’s a perception amongst the broader Australian public that bigger states with higher population, like Sydney and Melbourne, are more popular, but if we look deeper at the numbers, that might not be the case. In today’s episode of Propertyology, Simon Pressley tackles the...
We have been waiting for Queensland to boom for some time, in fact, the industry has been saying that Queensland will be the next market to rise, but its growth has not been remarkable. Queensland is growing, yes, but not to the levels that we should be seeing. Simon Pressley of...
Many people think that during recessions, property prices are bound to fall. However, we explore with Simon Pressley of Propertyology why that might not be the case. In the Recession Era (September 1990 to 1991), property prices across most of the capital cities did not fall. The values in Perth fell...
By Propertyology Head of Research, Simon Pressley There’s a deep-seeded, widely-held, and completely misguided opinion among property commentators that successful investors only buy in capital cities. These people argue regional investing is a mug’s game and the weight of population in capitals is the only guaranteed way to profit from real estate....
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...