Market Update





    With so much bad news in the media lately, I understand why many property investors are concerned.

    One commentator says we are in for the "mother of all property booms" and another says we are in for a significant drop in property values.

    Read on to find out what is really going on


    In this new segment of Property Update, Michael brings you his up to the minute commentary each fortnight on the state of play for our property markets.

    This issue's discussion revolves around the changes occurring in our property markets, what they mean to investors and how some of us will have to adapt to different investment strategies in order to prosper in the new climate.

    Read on to find out more...


    Will our property markets provide us with a feast of excellent opportunities in 2008 or are we heading into a sustained period of low growth and investment famine?

    To answer this question, we consider the current underlying market fundamentals in more detail.

    This is a very comprehensive national market update - our first for 2008. Please take the time to read this very insightful piece that will give you all the facts you need to plan your property investment endeavours for the coming year wisely...


    Our property markets are all about people and it's our population growth that will drive the next property cycle.

    Both home owners and property investors should be pleased to know that Australia recorded its largest annual population increase ever, growing by an estimated 307,100 people for the year ended March 2007, the largest increase since record keeping began.

    Read on to understand how this impacts our property markets...


    Many home owners and most property investors are wondering what the change in government is going to do for house prices and for the future of the Australian property markets.

    Let's look at what's ahead including a recent university study that should give property owners a level of comfort.