The Rise of Brisbane Property Prices & Impact on Sunshine Coast
The Rise of Brisbane Property Prices & Impact on Sunshine Coast Brisbane prices continue to soar, outpacing the current growth experienced in Melbourne by two or three times. Since March 2020, prices in Brisbane have risen by a staggering 60.7%. It’s mind-boggling. Some attribute this rapid growth to the relative affordability of houses and unit […]
Transforming Transit: Innovations for a Better Sunshine Coast Community
Transforming Transit: Innovations for a Better Sunshine Coast Community Matusik, the property insider whom I avidly follow, recently shared an article and his insightful perspective on enhancing our cities. In essence, the staggering amount of money poured into infrastructure to accommodate our ever-growing population is undeniable (refer to the chart below). Undoubtedly, infrastructure is crucial […]
Insights and Updates: Brisbane’s Booming Property Market – MPG
Insights and Updates: Brisbane’s Booming Property Market Weekly Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG Prices in Brisbane are on a tear! Would you believe they’re a whopping 15.4% higher than this time last year? Compare that to Sydney and Melbourne, still showing growth but with 12-month increases of 10.2% and 3.9% respectively. It […]
Interest Rates and House Values – Market Update with Leigh MPG
Interest Rates and House Values Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG This week, I want to share two insightful charts. The first, provided by Westpac-Melbourne Institute, tracks consumer sentiment, reflecting how households perceive current economic conditions, personal finances, and demand for major household items. The second chart illustrates the relationship between interest rates […]
Sunshine Coast Real Estate Update: Pricing Challenges with Leigh Martinuzzi
Sunshine Coast Real Estate Update: Pricing Challenges Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG With inflation easing and the RBA’s decision to hold the cash rate, it appears the Australian housing market is off to a promising start. However, this varies across markets, and here on the Sunshine Coast, it presents a mixed picture. […]
Property Price Growth, Past and Future Decade: Leigh Martinuzzi’s Insights
Property Price Growth, Past and Future Decade Weekly Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG January witnessed another upswing in property prices across Australia, with certain capital cities outperforming others. CoreLogic reports a 0.4% growth in dwelling prices throughout the month. Standout performers include Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. Since the rise in housing prices […]
Coastal Housing Hotspots & National Price Growth Outlook
Coastal Housing Hotspots & National Price Growth Outlook Weekly Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG In a remarkable twist, CoreLogic’s recent analysis of Australia’s coastal housing market reveals that despite multiple rate hikes, cost of living pressures, and market uncertainties, over one-third (35%) of regional coastal markets reached record housing values by the […]
Market Update, Predictions, & Local Insights with Leigh Martinuzzi
Market Update, Predictions, & Local Insights Weekly Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG In the September Quarter of 2023, the Australian real estate landscape faced a formidable challenge with a significant drop in new house construction. Just 23,058 houses commenced construction, marking the weakest quarter in over a decade. Economist Tom Devitt raised […]
Brisbane Tops Melbourne, Rising Rentals & RBA’s February Outlook – Market Update with Leigh
Brisbane Tops Melbourne, Rising Rentals & RBA’s February Outlook Weekly Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG This week’s property market update brings some interesting shifts, especially in the comparison between Brisbane and Melbourne. The spotlight is on Brisbane as its housing market has surpassed Melbourne in the median dwelling value ranks, and Eliza […]
Falling Inflation, Refreshing News! Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG
Falling Inflation, Refreshing News! Weekly Real Estate Market Update with Leigh Martinuzzi MPG Inflation, the invisible force shaping economies, is anticipated to take a global dip throughout 2024. The Chief Economist of AMP offers a glimpse into the crystal ball, predicting a return to a 3-5% range. The consequence? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) […]