Sydney’s future is full of opportunity and now is the time to seize it according to new a new report, Global Sydney, released by the Property Council. The new report, produced with research from Urbis and Knight Frank, highlights the three “must have” priorities that the government and property industry must embrace for Sydney toRead more
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By James Fox, Southern Cross Property Group There are many reasons people choose to invest in property, whether for the positive and negative gearing benefits, rental returns or even due to the perceived safety in investing in bricks and mortar. In this mix, the undeniable metric that should be of most importance to investors isRead more
New research revealed that parking spaces and pools are no longer the biggest considerations when purchasing a new home. First homebuyers are now placing fast broadband connections higher up on their list of key priorities when it comes to making purchasing decisions. The NBN Ready Homes report revealed when searching for a new property, the majorityRead more
Despite talk of property price bubbles, tightening investor lending policies and ongoing debate about the future of negative gearing, Australian property investors remain optimistic about the long-term merits of residential real estate according to a new survey. The second annual Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) Property Investor Sentiment Survey gathered insights from more than 1000Read more
The ease of doing business in Australia, with its stable and transparent regulatory and legal system, strong ethical governance and high professional standards, has led to a significant rise in foreign capital inflows for the residential and commercial sectors, according to JLL. The world’s 10 most transparent markets account for 75 per cent of globalRead more
The current business and consumer confidence will continue to have a positive effect on Australian property into 2016, according to “Property Outlook“, the 2016 forecast report by Colliers International. “We have experienced a sustained increase in business confidence over the past twelve months,” said Colliers International CEO Australia and New Zealand, John Kenny. “This confidenceRead more
