Market Updates by State - VIC

Rental apartments and Covid-19

Mar 24, 2020

Investors who buy rental apartments that are unsuitable for families are taking an enormous gamble, with both equity and cashflow risk expected to materially increase, according to RiskWise Property Research.

Long-term investment failure for 26 of Australia’s 88 SA4s

Jan 10, 2020

They say house prices will only go up but new research by RiskWise shows that many SA4s throughout Australia carry values BELOW what they were worth more than 10 years ago.

When is the next tipping point for the Sydney & Melbourne markets

Dec 17, 2019

With the property markets in Sydney and Melbourne projected to reach new peaks by the end of 2020, it’s back to ‘square one’ for housing affordability. There is also likely to be a new tipping point as well as potential for the reintroduction of macroprudential measures by APRA.

Low-end properties in Sydney and Melbourne offer a great buying opportunity

Dec 16, 2019

There’s been plenty of media coverage on high-end properties bouncing back in Sydney and Melbourne following the downturn, but the low-end should certainly not be overlooked, according to RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg.

Top 5 suburbs in Sydney & Melbourne where owners just won’t sell

Dec 06, 2019

Whether prestige or blue-collar areas, there are some suburbs where owners just don’t want to let go of their prized possessions.

Strong population growth to deteriorate affordability

Nov 18, 2019

While the recent property downturn improved asking prices and serviceability, affordability in Sydney and Melbourne remains the big issue due to extremely high population growth.

Investors return to the market provides a much-needed boost

Nov 13, 2019

An increase in investor activity in the latter half of 2019 has stirred the interest of first home buyers and owner-occupiers as they return to the property market.

Market Updates by State - VIC

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