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Affordable Canberra - December 2022

In this research note we depict the Purchasing Power Index of the median Canberra property (PPI) over time. This is one of the indicators we use to analyse real estate trends. The PPI for the most recent calculation period being... Read more

Affordable Perth - December 2022

  Perth real estate put an unstoppable decade long colossal increase in prices from mid-1997 to late 2007. Then price purchasing power (and real estate prices) collapsed for 14 years, as shown in the green dotted line channel. The green... Read more

Affordable Brisbane - December 2022

In this research note we depict the Purchasing Power Index of the median Brisbane property (PPI) over time. This is one of the indicators we use to analyse real estate trends. To find out how to interpret the chart please... Read more

Affordable Melbourne - December 2022

In this research note we depict the Purchasing Power Index of the median Melbourne property (PPI) over time. This is one of the indicators we use to analyse real estate trends. To find out how to interpret the chart please... Read more

Affordable Sydney - December 2022

In this research note we depict the Purchasing Power Index of the median Sydney property (PPI) over time. This is one of the indicators we use to analyse real estate trends. The PPI for the most recent calculation period being... Read more

Turnaround Tuesday - Will The RBA blink?

Let’s start with Market competitive Home Loan interest rates. A competitive (principal and interest repayment) owner-occupied home loan variable interest rate today would be 4.19%; a 2-year fixed would be 5.04%; 3-year fixed would be 5.19%; 5-year fixed would be... Read more

I Want It ALL

I do not financial prostitute my standards and ethics to appease the referral brigade that are accustomed to the lucrative kickbacks the mortgage broker industry pays. I inspected property, provided property research, negotiated with real estate agents, and bid at... Read more