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Unit oversupply still a high-risk concern in some areas

Jun 18, 2019

While, overall, there has been a major reduction in the number of units in the pipeline, there are still areas where the stock is well exceeding population growth, and which continue to have high risk.

Top end of the property market leading the way to recovery

Jun 10, 2019

Following dramatic drops in property prices in Sydney and Melbourne’s top end of the market, they are now leading the way to the recovery

Six key lessons from the recent property downturn

Jun 03, 2019

As the property downturn draws to an end, there are important lessons for policy-makers, lenders and investors to be learned.

APRA move means 9pc extra borrowing power or 13-14pc with RBA rate cuts

May 22, 2019

APRA’s scrapping of the 7 per cent ‘stress test’ buffer on home loans will effectively see a 9 per cent increase in borrowing capacity for owner-occupiers which will rise to between 13 and 14 per cent if the RBA undertakes two interest rate cuts before the year is out, according to RiskWise Property Research.

RiskWise downgrades property risk as Labor loses the unlosable election

May 20, 2019

RiskWise Property Research has significantly downgraded the risks to the property market, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, following the shock results of the Federal election.

Interest rate cuts and election results keys to property market

May 17, 2019

The property market will remain weak well into 2020 unless the RBA cuts interest rates and these are passed on by the banks. However, it was the introduction of lending restrictions by APRA, followed by the greater scrutinisation of loan applications as a result of the Royal Commission, that was the catalyst for the downturn, says Doron Peleg, CEO of RiskWise Property Research which has just released its latest Quarterly Risks & Opportunities Report.

Coalition plan for first home buyers a much-needed boost to the market

May 15, 2019

The Prime Minister’s plan to help first-home buyers purchase with only a 5 per cent deposit could have a major impact on the broader economy.

‘Bleak house’ for Hobart property market

May 03, 2019

Winter is coming and a cold change has swept across the Hobart property market.

What was once a nicely heated Hobart hub has gone off the boil, as expected, says RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg, with CoreLogic figures showing a 0.9 per cent slide of dwelling prices last month. Houses fell 1.2%, while unit growth was only 0.3% in March.

PM, Treasurer & industry panel on national housing policy

Feb 18, 2019

The CEO of RIskWise Property Research, Doron Peleg, was today, February 18, invited to discuss housing policy with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Assistant Treasurer Zed Seselja.

Call for legislation over borrowing for property against SMSFs

Feb 11, 2019

Property research house RiskWise is calling on the Council of Financial Regulators to introduced legislation to ban borrowing for property against Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs).

The red flags of high-risk properties

Jan 17, 2019

When it comes to buying property, the current climate means it is very much a case of buyer beware.

Long road to recovery for Perth property market

Jan 17, 2019

While the Western Australian economy is slowly starting to rise from the doldrums, the overall outlook for the Perth property market remains below average.

2019: What’s in store for the property market

Jan 17, 2019

A unique set of circumstances could mean grim times ahead for the residential property market in 2019. And, according to RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg, they could shape theentire landscape of residential property not only next year but into 2020.

Melbourne upgraders chance to exploit the market

Dec 18, 2018

With the Melbourne housing market continuing to cool, upgraders are in a position to exploit opportunities and grab themselves good properties for the long term.

Blanket reforms will impact weaker property markets

Dec 17, 2018

Taking a blanket approach when implementing major policies unfairly undermines already weak property markets, according to RiskWise Property Research head Doron Peleg.

Volatile 2019 expected for property, bonds and shares

Dec 12, 2018

Australia’s three major asset classes have the lowest returns in a quarter of a century.

Earlier this year analysis by RiskWise Property Research projected returns for shares, government bond yields and residential property would reach their lowest in 25 years.

Hobart property price growth decelerates

Dec 07, 2018

The Hobart property market has well and truly decelerated with both a reduction in price growth and activity.

Drop in investor activity weakens property market

Dec 06, 2018

A reduction in investor activity has weakened the property market with the flow-on effect on upgraders and potential owner-occupiers abandoning thoughts of buying.

Outback Australia property market suffering

Nov 20, 2018

The last five years has seen Outback Australia sustain a long period of weakness when it comes to property prices.

Off-the-plan units the riskiest of all property investments

Nov 06, 2018

When it comes to risk, off-the-plan units top the list for potential investment disasters, especially if changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax go ahead.

Forcing migrants to regional areas not the solution for congestion in major cities

Nov 05, 2018

Restricting migration to regional areas is not a proper solution to rising congestion in our major cities, according to RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg.

Accounting standards & proposed changes to negative gearing to impact bank profitability

Nov 05, 2018

Banks need to be thoroughly prepared for AASB 9, with proposed changes to negative gearing set to have a material impact on loss provisioning and profitability, according to RiskWise Property Research.

Dual occupancy investment properties a high-risk endeavour

Nov 05, 2018

As more and more property developers turn to dual occupancy dwellings to maximise the potential of a block of land - and are now marketing these properties to investors - RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg warns against the dangers of this high-risk investment.

Do high mortgage default rates lead to forced sales and negative capital growth?

Oct 31, 2018

In strong markets even forced sales are ‘very likely’ to deliver capital gains to vendors who can’t service their mortgage. That’s the message from RiskWise Property Research following analysis of the housing market in Australia.

Accounting standards & proposed changes to negative gearing to impact bank profitability

Oct 25, 2018

No one is selling in these Melbourne suburbs

Oct 22, 2018

With an average holding period for houses of 23.9 years, Huntingdale has topped the Top 5 list of the most tightly held suburbs in Melbourne.

No one is selling in these Brisbane suburbs

Oct 19, 2018

Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island has topped the Top 5 list for holding periods in Greater Brisbane.

National settlement plan the right move for housing affordability

Oct 08, 2018

The introduction of a ‘national plan of settlement’ is a giant leap in the right direction to ease housing unaffordability, according to RiskWise Property Research.

Housing affordability impacted by Airbnb

Oct 05, 2018

Airbnb is continuing to put unnecessary pressure on the rental market and housing affordability.

Infrastructure the key to housing affordability

Sep 27, 2018

Infrastructure is the key to housing affordability in our major cities, according to RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg.

First home buyer activity not solution to falling ownership

Sep 27, 2018

Despite the rate of home ownership plummeting due to unaffordability, the current state of the market is providing temporary relief to first home buyers.

‘Tsunami’ of forced sales more likely to be a ‘trickle’

Sep 26, 2018

Despite the doomsayers forecasting the end is nigh for the property market, high levels of equity and a strong labour market will eliminate the potential of any collapse.

Coomera property market set to take off

Sep 24, 2018

Major changes are afoot for the property market in the northern Gold Coast growth corridor with the first stage of the long-awaited $1.5 billion Coomera Town Centre near completion.

Lending confusion an opportunity for investors

Sep 20, 2018

Mixed messages from lenders are creating opportunities for cash-up investors looking to the long term, according to RiskWise Property Research.

Brisbane construction boom set to drive property market

Sep 17, 2018

An improving Queensland economy and major infrastructure projects and developments in the works by the State Government will see significant long-term capital growth for the Brisbane property market.

Land tax cuts in South Australia may fall flat

Sep 14, 2018

The South Australian Government’s decision to cut land tax rates to be more competitive with other states may not have the desired affect if additional moves were not made to boost the economy.

Unit popularity heralds strong long-term capital growth

Sep 11, 2018

Demand for units in Greater Sydney has seen them achieve capital growth for the past five years of 54.7 per cent.

Property forecast strong for regional NSW

Sep 07, 2018

The NSW Government’s unveiling of its 20-year vision for a thriving regional NSW spells good news for the property market.

Capital growth for houses forecast in pockets of Adelaide

Sep 06, 2018

Greater Adelaide is considered one of the most liveable cities in the world due to its housing affordability, cost of transport, access to services, and vibrant culture and lifestyle.

South-East Sydney to enjoy long-term capital growth

Sep 05, 2018

South-East Sydney has enjoyed some of the lowest property price reductions across Greater Sydney.

Family units out of reach for Melbourne buyers

Sep 04, 2018

Housing affordability in Melbourne is under a cloud especially when it comes to units suitable for families, according to RiskWise Property Research.

Greed driving ‘get rich quick’ investors to losses

Sep 03, 2018

Investors need to stop being greedy if they want to make money … and stop losing it as well.

Things could be worse for Sydney property market

Aug 30, 2018

Sydney is ranked 9^thin the world when it comes to housing affordability, according to RiskWise Property Research … but things could be worse.

Good long-term outlook for Parramatta property market

Aug 23, 2018

Parramatta has enjoyed some exceptional changes and capital growth and, despite recent downturns in the Sydney property market, the medium to long-term outlook is optimistic for houses in the area.

Melbourne’s undersupply leads to housing unaffordability

Aug 22, 2018

Melbourne is facing enormous undersupply issues and, therefore, dramatic housing unaffordability which will only get worse if nothing is done to address the situation.

Airbnb legislation will hit Victorian rental market

Aug 21, 2018

New Victorian Airbnb legislation could negatively impact the unit rental market, says RiskWiseCEO Doron Peleg.

Revolutionary new research algorithm will change the way you buy property

Jan 23, 2018

An unparalleled new technology released by Riskwise Property Review gives buyers and industry professionals the ability to make smarter and safer property decisions at the click of a button.

Unit oversupply still a high-risk concern in some areas

Jun 18, 2019

Top end of the property market leading the way to recovery

Jun 10, 2019

Following dramatic drops in property prices in Sydney and Melbourne’s top end of the market, they are now leading the way to the recovery

Six key lessons from the recent property downturn

Jun 03, 2019

As the property downturn draws to an end, there are important lessons for policy-makers, lenders and investors to be learned.

APRA move means 9pc extra borrowing power or 13-14pc with RBA rate cuts

May 22, 2019

RiskWise downgrades property risk as Labor loses the unlosable election

May 20, 2019

RiskWise Property Research has significantly downgraded the risks to the property market, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, following the shock results of the Federal election.

PM, Treasurer & industry panel on national housing policy

Feb 18, 2019

Call for legislation over borrowing for property against SMSFs

Feb 11, 2019

Property research house RiskWise is calling on the Council of Financial Regulators to introduced legislation to ban borrowing for property against Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs).

Bumpy road ahead for property market

Jan 17, 2019

Turmoil and uncertainty in the property market has taken its toll not only on investors but also developers and lenders.Doron Peleg, CEO of RiskWise Property Research, believes behavioural changes of investors have had a marked impact on the market as prices continue to slump and lenders keep a firm grip on borrowing.

No one is selling in these Sydney suburbs

Nov 08, 2018

Looking for a house in Berala? You might have to wait awhile as it turns out home owners in the popular Sydney suburb don’t like selling once they move in.

No one is selling in these Melbourne suburbs

Oct 22, 2018

With an average holding period for houses of 23.9 years, Huntingdale has topped the Top 5 list of the most tightly held suburbs in Melbourne.

First home buyer activity not solution to falling ownership

Sep 27, 2018

Despite the rate of home ownership plummeting due to unaffordability, the current state of the market is providing temporary relief to first home buyers.

Brisbane construction boom set to drive property market

Sep 17, 2018

Impact of Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel on property prices

Jul 31, 2018

The impact of Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel Project on dwelling prices will be positive for some but negative for others, according to the latest analysis by RiskWise Property Research.

Undersupply & Housing Affordability

Jul 19, 2018

Undersupply of dwellings has led to a sharp increase in property prices in Sydney and Melbourne and ‘a co-ordinated strategy’ is needed to solve the resulting housing affordability crisis.

What to look for in an investment property

Jun 26, 2018

When it comes to buying an investment property it can seem truly overwhelming. There is so much information available, but much of it is conflicting.

Trusted research key to peace of mind

May 11, 2018

Independent data analysis from a trusted research house is essential for peace of mind, says buyers’ agent Josh Masters.

The Buyside CEO and founder says the company has been using reports created by RiskWise Property Research since August last year.

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