When it comes to property in Australia, there is no bigger name than Ray White. Well, in fact, when it comes to Australasia, encompassing 1000 individual offices across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, China and Hong Kong, there is still no bigger name than Ray White. With a foothold in almost … Read more
Although I am 100 per cent sure that all property forecasts published right now won’t be exactly correct, one thing we can be certain about is that the property market is entering a new cycle. Rapid price growth has stopped, and some price indices report that prices have already declined … Read more
No doubt you have noticed when buying petrol or your groceries that things are getting expensive. It has now been confirmed. Inflation hit 5.1 per cent for the year to March 2022, the highest annual figure since the Global Financial Crisis. The increase has been driven by a range of … Read more
Melbourne inner city markets hardest hit by Covid-19 are the most in-demand with international homeseekers looking for a rental, in a positive sign for investors. The number of foreign residents looking for a Victorian rental property increased 40 per cent in the March quarter compared to 12 months earlier, realestate.com.au … Read more
House price growth is clearly slowing but at this stage, this doesn’t seem to be deterring investors. Investor lending activity, according to the ABS, continues to rise and is now at an all-time high nationally. Investor activity dipped early on in the pandemic. At this time, property prices were declining, … Read more
MORE than 600 members from across the Ray White Victoria network converged on the Crown in Southbank for the 2022 Sales Launch Day. Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Stephen Dullens (pictured above) welcomed the group to the event and said the challenges of the past two years have created opportunity. “Back … Read more
With the costs of living soaring, it was not surprising that this year’s budget focussed on costs of living – fuel excises, cash handouts and childcare are all getting a look in. And with house prices having risen by over 30 per cent since the start of the pandemic, it … Read more
When you make a living writing about food, lifestyle and travel, you need to be out there having experiences you can draw on. For Maida Pineda, those experiences can be big or small. She’s written about visiting Bhutan and has interviewed famous chefs, but she has also published articles about … Read more
AUSTRALIA’S borders are finally open and the property market is ready for an influx of overseas buyers. Nearly 60 international flights have touched down in Australia during the first 24 hours of open international borders. Travellers are coming from across the globe, including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore and … Read more
From industrial hub to vibrant arts and entertainment district, Southbank’s evolution has been as rapid as it is dramatic. Occupying just 1.7 square kilometres on the southern bank of the Yarra River, the once-industrial area has been transformed into a lively hub where vertical living coexists happily with the city’s … Read more