Latest News and Advice
A tale of two countries: Australian and New Zealand industry comparisons
Research into Australian and New Zealand investment themes for 2022 has unearthed several key findings. The study, conducted by real estate services provider JLL, summarises six major areas of interest for investors in both countries. These include a strong recovery in real estate volumes; investors preparing for higher interest rates; acquisitions should be viewed through […]
If these walls could talk: the advent of interactive homes
Buildings used to be inanimate structures — but no longer. The advent of conversation-friendly buildings injects life into the membranes of homes (present and future). In terms of possible developments in technology, 5G will enable an era of connectivity like never before from autonomous driving, tactile internet, immersive technologies and next-generation IoT (internet of things) […]
Knowing when to capitalise on resale gains
Timing is everything when selling your property for capital gains. Equally important is having the adequate means to upgrade in the right area. As many informed industry sources explain: before buying in the first place, you should try to judge how easily and for how much you’ll be able to resell your property if adverse […]
How the pandemic has reshaped the property market
The pandemic has caused a seismic shift in the real estate industry, not only in Australia and New Zealand but also globally. Whether it was the economic and employment-based effects of city and state lockdowns, the introduction of government home-buying and building incentives and the increasing popularity of regional living and low-density housing, the era […]