For the first decade of Australia's Build-to-Rent sector, the metric that mattered most was lease-up. But as buildings mature, the industry is realising that the metrics that got us here aren't the ones that will sustain us. As buildings move from lease-up into operation, the conversation...
Every July, Melbourne's property market goes quiet as buyers and vendors pause over the colder months, waiting for the traditional spring uplift before committing to major decisions. This year, that seasonal quiet has been amplified by the recent changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains...
With so many buildings now complete across the city, Melbourne’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector must be nearing saturation, right? Look closer – it’s not saturation Melbourne is experiencing, but concentration. A concentration of high-density, high-end product in the inner city. Buildings delivering premium amenity, expansive communal spaces...
Traditional banks are not always equipped to deal with the realities of modern family wealth planning. For many high-net-worth families, the challenge is not a lack of assets, but how to help the next generation enter the property market in a way that is structured, sustainable...
May's Federal Budget landed with property squarely in its sights. Framed by the government as a correction of 'intergenerational unfairness', the headline changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will reshape the investment landscape in ways that will take time to fully play out. We'll...
Property development is a challenging business. A developer brings a building to market that takes years to deliver – only to complete into a softer sales environment. We’re seeing this today as interest rate rises and inflation moderate the market and, while demand is there, it’s...
If you've spent any time scrolling the real estate portals lately, you'd be forgiven for thinking the market is thin. A handful of listings, the same familiar addresses, and a nagging sense that surely there must be more out there. There is. You just can't see...
Just how is BTR performing in Australia? If you go by the number of apartments being released to market, incredibly well. But if you dig into the data you come up virtually empty handed. Data in this sector just doesn’t really exist. This is an issue we...
Melbourne's property market is active but not uniformly so. Understanding what's actually driving activity right now is essential for anyone considering their next move, whether buying or selling. More Stock, But Not All Stock Is Equal The number of homes for sale across Stonnington, Bayside and Port...
There is a landlord exodus underway in Melbourne right now, and what you should do may feel counter-intuitive. In all our decades operating in Melbourne’s luxury property market, we haven’t seen this many clients off-loading investment properties at the same time. It’s in response to years of...