Many Australians are locked out of the property market. The latest ANZ-CoreLogic Housing Affordability report estimated dwelling values were, as of March 2022, a record 8.5 times higher than the median annual household income. Now compare that to March 2020, pre-pandemic, when the ratio was sitting at 6.8. However, despite...
4 simple ways to save for a home deposit
Given the median value of a home in Melbourne was over $800,000 in April, it’s no wonder that getting on the property ladder can seem tough. Your biggest challenge? Saving that all-important deposit – which can take years of scrimping and saving. But all is not lost. With a solid...
The ins and outs of financing a business purchase
If you're looking to purchase a business, it pays to work with a specialist financier who has expertise and experience in business finance. Nathan Coad, Director of NMC Finance, recently spoke with Ali Cain, host of the Buy That Business Podcast about what to look for when securing finance for...
Increasing demand for industrial properties
There’s been an increasing demand for logistics and industrial properties – with the market outperforming historic benchmarks, according to global real estate services firm JLL
Say goodbye to the landlord
Want to say goodbye to the landlord and buy your own premises? Or perhaps you’re a savvy investor looking to take advantage of historically low-interest rates and dip your toes into the commercial market? Either way, it appears you’re in good company. The commercial property market is proving to be...
Home Price Growth & Forecasts
Ratings agency Fitch has bumped up its property price growth forecast for Australia, and is now expecting prices to soar by as much as 16% this year. That’s significantly higher than the agency’s previous estimate released in December 2020 – which forecast growth of between 3-5%. It also places Australia...