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      Big Australia policy fuelling inflation and a housing crisisRoger MontgomeryOctober 27, 2023Post-pandemic Australia is experiencing a remarkable surge in its population. Predominantly driven by a sharp incline in net migration after border restrictions were lifted, this boom, which of course brings more customers for businesses, also puts pressure on prices, entrenches inflation when supply is unable to keep up and poses essential questions for the country’s housing sector. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary, Property.
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      Don’t sell! House prices must go up (unless you’re in Victoria)Roger MontgomeryOctober 4, 2023Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has highlighted a significant concern echoed by analysts like Leith Van Onselen of Macro Business. According to the latest ABS data, Queensland’s population has grown by 124,200 residents in just the past year, culminating in March. This dramatic increase can be attributed to a combination of substantial overseas arrivals and a notable interstate migration trend. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, Property.- 7 Comments
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      How soon will another property construction boom emerge?Roger MontgomerySeptember 8, 2023The Australian bureau of statistics’ (ABS) building approvals data paints a sorry picture for the supply of apartments today but also points to a much brighter future. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, Property.
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      Navigating the mortgage cliff: why we’re confident it’s more of a steppingstone than a stumbleRoger MontgomeryAugust 17, 2023It was comforting to read CoreLogic’s latest update on the state of the property market in August, which also happens to be the peak month for low fixed-rate mortgages rolling off onto much higher variable rates. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Property.- 2 Comments
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      How can we ensure affordable housing?Roger MontgomeryAugust 1, 2023As I note below, solving housing affordability won’t be enough with just a massive supply of affordable dwellings rapidly built by state and federal governments. The market for these properties will have to be tightly regulated, and controlled, with continuous maintenance and updates. It’s doable, as is its financing. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property.- 5 Comments
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      REA Group continues to deliver for long-term investorsRoger MontgomeryMay 17, 2023Since listing in 1999, the share price of REA Group (ASX:REA) – Australia’s leading online property portal – has risen from around 50 cents to around $140. So you’d have been far, far better investing in REA than in the property market that it serves. REA continues to be one of the highest quality businesses on the ASX, and a slightly underwhelming third-quarter trading update has not changed my opinion of the company’s prospects. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Property, Stocks We Like.
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      Cash-strapped borrowers are hammering the housing sectorRoger MontgomeryMarch 7, 2023Rising interest rates are already having a major impact on the Australian housing sector. Dwelling approvals are down, an increasing number of off-the-plan buyers are trying to exit their purchases, and furniture and appliance sales are declining. If you’re looking to invest in companies exposed to housing, I’d suggest it’s a case of buyer beware. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, Property.
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      Why paying down your mortgage could be your best investmentRoger MontgomeryFebruary 13, 2023With interest rates rising, many of you are probably wondering if it would be beneficial to pay more off your mortgage. The good news is that if you have sufficient funds, and you are in a high personal tax bracket, it could be your best investment right now. Let me explain why. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property.- 4 Comments
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      Will house prices drop once fixed rate mortgages mature?Roger MontgomeryNovember 16, 2022In this week’s video insight Roger addresses wave of fixed-rate mortgages that will soon revert to much higher rates and the impact this will have on national property prices. So exactly how many mortgages were written and is there actually a cliff we need to worry about? continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property, Video Insights.
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      House prices fall as access to credit gets tighterRoger MontgomerySeptember 2, 2022Investors wondering where property prices might go next need only watch one indicator: access to housing credit. Because, as access to credit tightens, house prices fall. With credit getting harder to access since the end of 2021, it’s small wonder August saw the largest monthly decline in house prices in nearly 40 years. continue… by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property.
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