Hannah Blackiston

Worrying number of home owners have no equity

According to data released by Roy Morgan Research, a concerning percentage of home owners have little to no equity in their home.

FINANCE • Wed, 08 Feb 2017

Developers move north in Melbourne

A lack of land available in Melbourne’s south-east is driving a rush towards the north, according to data from one online portal.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 05 Feb 2017

A surprising number of investors don’t regret a property purchase

According to a recent study by a leading mortgage company, many investors believe they made a smart investment choice with their purchases.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 02 Feb 2017

‘No politician will help,’ investor responds to government

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s comments about housing affordability have been slammed as ‘out of touch’ by the Labor Party, but what do investors think?

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 01 Feb 2017

A buyer’s agent’s guide to where to buy

Here are the best places to invest and watch out for 2017 according to Australia’s largest body of professional buyer’s agents.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 29 Jan 2017

Hobart experiences market boom as Perth begins to recover

A new report has shown that despite talk of a subdued market leading in to 2017, capital city house prices in most markets are still on the rise.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Jan 2017

Period-style apartments to be in demand as market continues to boom

A ‘much-needed correction’ in new multi-unit developments should be the push investors need to consider older apartment offerings, says one property adviser.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Jan 2017

2017 to be ‘best year for home building activity in Australia’s history’

A national industry association has said that Australia’s housing market is approaching its peak, but we won’t see the other side for at least a year.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Jan 2017

Significant increase to cost of tradies

After experiencing a 2.5 per cent drop at the start of the financial year, prices for tradespeople in NSW have bounced back.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 24 Jan 2017