Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Maria Micalef property predictions for 2025




๐Ÿ”ฎAs we wrap up 2024, Maria takes out her crystal ball for predictions on the property market for the coming new year! 

Here’s a snapshot of some exciting growth predictions for Australian cities in 2025:

๐ŸŒŸ Darwin: Expected growth of 5–8%.

๐ŸŒŸ Adelaide: Affordable and thriving with a predicted 8–13% growth.

๐ŸŒŸ Brisbane: Riding the wave to the Olympics with 9–14% growth projected.

๐ŸŒŸ Perth: The shining star! Forecasted to grow by 14–19% after a stunning 24% increase this year.

๐Ÿ“ˆThese are just predictions, but they highlight trends that are worth exploring. Remember, diversification is key when it comes to property investment!๐Ÿ 

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Monday, December 16, 2024

Unit prices increasing as single homes are out of rice range



Thanks to Evan Thornley of Longview Investments - sharing  an article by  Kate Halfpenny in the age today shows corelogic research that Unit values are climbing in a string of Melbourne suburbs, bucking the trend of an overall sluggish market. Units are an option where single dwellings are being priced out for most 


Ryan Currie, of Nelson Alexander in Flemington says the ideal unit to look for -  good-sized rooms, 13 units in an older block, no high body corp fees or major future works - rather than high-rise developments


While a renovated single-front home in Kensington will set you back upwards of $1.1 million, Currie said: “You would be able to get an older style unit for under $600,000 – potentially under $550,000.”


Be careful of the following pitfalls :- 

  • buying off the plan - do your research on the builder and project managers  
  • Look at owners’ corporation fees and expenses.


If you are looking to invest or purchase a property , we at #bsifinance would be delighted to help you find the right loan or mortgage for you!


#propertyinvestment #propertyinvestors #propertyprices #REIT #AREIT #houseprices #mortgages 



https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/melbourne-suburbs-where-priced-out-home-buyers-found-the-next-best-thing-20241213-p5kybn.html


Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Housing values soar and more and more people are being priced out of the market - but there may be an option - help to buy programme





Data released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed the total value of the nation’s dwellings increased to a record $11.1 trillion to the end of September and house values have jumped by $3.8 trillion, or 52 per cent, since mid-2020.


And yet homeownership rates have fallen - with 20pc of people saying they cannot see themselves ever buy a home !!


And rents are increasing because of lack of supply !!!


How can banks and lending policies change this paradigm?


  • reduce threshold
  • 1st 40k of super to buy a home
  • Help to buy scheme


The case for a housing fund and the government partnering with first home buyers to buy their first home 


Home ownership fosters stability, security and individual aspiration,”


So what business on property industry benefits from capital growth ?


  • Banks ? Nope. Makes no difference to the bank if you house doubles in value or goes up 5%. 
  • Developers ? Nope, they buy, build and flip. 
  • Real estate agents and portals ? Nope - transaction fees on prices not exposure to wealth thru growth.


A Housing Fund - yes - they make their returns from capital growth…… partnering with home owners - whether thru shared equity for owner occupiership or dignified, secure rental. 


This is one of the many reasons why the government help to buy programme is genius and that every person who has the ability to partner with the government to buy a property should!! 


#propertyinvestor #propertyinvesting #houseprices #housingaffordability #housingcrisis


Source :- Evan Thornley https://www.linkedin.com/posts/evanthornley_the-newest-culture-war-battleground-australian-activity-7269813477970501633-3rq8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios


Sydney morning herald https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-newest-culture-war-battleground-australian-house-prices-20241203-p5kvbg.html