Another 40% drop in the property market? Here’s my opinion
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‘An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.’ Laurence J. Peter
Where are the Markets – Part One
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As markets change from year to year it’s our job at Blue Wealth to ensure clients buy the right property, in the right market at the right time. Markets shift from boom to correction continually due to their cyclical nature. This week’s article will be the first instalment of our 2019 update for “Where are the markets?”, giving insight into this year’s property clock and where the markets are currently.
Queensland Benefitting from New South Wales Stagnation
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The relationship between Sydney and Brisbane’s property markets can best be described as countercyclical. Generally, when one of the markets are experiencing a period of correction, the other takes place as a major benefactor. This effect can be tracked throughout market cycles reaching back to the 1980’s, when property investment was relatively unheard of. Since 2012, Sydney has been the clear winner of the race with a well-documented period of prolonged market performance.
Understanding Social Trends in Property – Part One
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Understanding demographic shifts are key to forecasting future demand. In relation to property, household composition changes are a good gauge for the type of dwelling most suited to a specific location.
How has technology changed the way we think?
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Let’s take a trip down memory lane, rewind to the year 2004. The world was a very different place. One thing today that we can liken to 2004 is the state of the Sydney property market. It had peaked and began its imminent correction, at that time, Sydney’s median house price was $515,000. Casting our minds back, here’s a few of today’s ‘essentials’ that surprisingly weren’t around 15 years ago.
Live In vs Live On: Understanding the 2 types of money
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There are 2 types of money. Money you live in and money you live on.
60 Minutes: From Market Crashes to Building Collapses
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For those of you who watched 60 Minutes on the weekend, here’s some insight. For those who didn’t, don’t bother. 60 Minutes continues to generalise the entire Australian Property Market by using a few examples of where things go wrong.
The Education Premium
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February – it’s a time of rejoice for parents around the nation, as young Australian’s reluctantly return to school. Kids are settling back into their schooling life for 2019, whether it be private, public, selective or kindergarten. Considering this, we took the time in this week’s research article to assess how schools can impact property prices.
What Not To Buy
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The Blue Wealth research model automatically rejects inferior properties. Read this week’s research article to understand what elements can lead to a rejection.
Mary: 105 – The Relationship Between Life Expectancy and Investment Property
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Australia has the 3rd highest life expectancy in the world. Creating enough personal wealth to survive these longest of retirements will be our greatest financial challenge.
