Even the blue-chip postcodes are feeling the squeeze by Alan Weiss

Alan Weiss breaks down new Digital Finance Analytics data: mortgage stress and falling values hit Bellevue Hill, Bondi & Rose Bay. What Eastern Suburbs owners need to know.

The Great Housing Divide: Mum and Dad Investors vs Build-to-Rent

Australia’s rental market is shifting from mum-and-dad investors to large Build-to-Rent corporations. Alan Weiss explains the numbers, policy changes and what it means.

Navigating Complexities: Challenges of Refinancing Commercial Real Estate in Australia

Refinancing commercial real estate in Australia has recently become increasingly complex, presenting challenges for property owners and investors. Several factors contribute to this complication, creating a more rigorous and stringent process for those seeking to refinance their properties.

The 2023 budget measures and the property market

The Sydney market is not equally affected by interest rate increases, so it can be quite challenging to predict how rising interest rates will affect the Sydney property market.

Mortgage changes are about to hit thousands of Australians

The RBA estimates that more than 50% of households with a fixed-rate mortgage expiring in 2023 will face a 40 percent or greater increase in mortgage payments.

How do properties fare after the RBA slows interest rate hikes?

A 25 basis point increase in the cash rate was announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia at its latest board meeting. It’s the sixth consecutive rate hike, bringing the cash rate to 2.6% – the highest since 2013.