What if China's bubble bursts?
What's the most important economic question in the world today?
While many of us are concerned about the collapse of the euro or whether the U.S. will fall back into recession, closer to home a more important question could be – will the China bubble burst? Anyone watching China in the last few years must be wondering if it is another bubble in the making and we all know that Australia’s future prosperity is substantially reliant on the resources boom and a large part of that will depend on China’s growth.
Read on to find out what it all means for Australian property markets...
The great Australian rental inflation
Endless talk in the media about housing affordability has overshadowed an important component of the inflationary data that the Reserve Bank uses to determine if interest rates should go up, down or stay on hold. Rental prices make up 6.7 per cent of the overall inflation index and guess what? Figures from the ABS show that since 1992, rents have been increasing significantly.
Read on to find out more about rental price trends in residential property...
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Small apartments set for a big future
Recent reports reveal Australia has overtaken the US as titleholder for “home to the world's largest houses.” But times are changing, with many buyers forced to reflect on whether their priority is square footage and a big backyard or getting into a property without breaking the budget.
Read on to find out why small apartments are a good property investment for the future...
Oversupplied property markets to remain flat in 2012
Supply and demand are important factors in the performance of our property markets and currently we have subdued demand and an oversupply of properties. This means that our property markets are likely to remain flat for much of 2012.
US & Europe debt: How will this affect Australian property?
With a global economy showing little sign of recovery in 2012, Ed Chan looks at some of the issues holding back the major developed economies and what this means for Australia and its property sector.
Read on to find out what the world's economic turmoil means for Australian property...
Should you buy a holiday property?
After having a great time in the sun by the sea, many of us become tempted to buy a holiday home or apartment. Some think they can get the dual benefit of a rental income and a free holiday.
Read on to find out why a seaside property investment might not be such a holiday...
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5 property lessons for 2012
Read on for some important property investment lessons for the New Year..