Property

We foreshadowed it and now it’s happening.  The NSW Government announced the first part of their plan to address the housing shortage in December 2023 and it looks like they’re really leaning in. Local Government Councils are the direct target,...

The media is at it again. Moan, moan, moan.  Property is too expensive, all the good properties are gone, you can’t buy a reasonably priced and well located property any more. There was a time when I fell victim to...

Over the past two years – actually more like two and a half years if you include the preparation and approvals time – I have been a member of a unique, though huge, group of people. Since May 2021, my...

If you’re looking to buy a home in the next few months, you’re going to be spoilt for choice when it comes to accessing assistance packages. There has never been more funding assistance available for home buyers, and this time...

If you are looking to upgrade your property, don’t let the doom and gloom sentiment get you down. It is actually easier and financially better to upgrade when prices are falling. Conversely, it’s better to downgrade when prices are...

It’s been a hectic few weeks at The Property Frontline with property markets at all budget levels quite challenging to navigate thanks to government meddling. Not surprisingly, as Federal and State Governments continue to play economic roulette with the property market, we’re...

Well it seems the property market has found it’s base.  Despite the RBA increasing the cash rate again, the queues at opens are back and buyers are competing for their target property. The frustrating thing about buying property is that...

If you’re busy dreaming about entering the property market but finding hard to save for a deposit, there’s good news for you and we’re not just talking about the interest rate pause. From 1 July, changes to the ‘first home...

Australia’s housing crisis is set to intensify if politicians continue to use the issue for grand standing instead of actually implementing practical solutions, according the Property Owners’ Association of NSW. “It’s time to stop this nonsense by setting up an...

In light of the horrendous outcomes still evolving from the Mascot Towers (Sydney) incident and the similar stories coming to light, there's a timely reminder for buyers considering apartment purchases to check the property prior to purchase. First a recap Mascot...