December 2023
Price Predictor Index (Summer Edition)
The new Summer edition of The Price Predictor Index shows that residential real estate in 2023 has defied the dire predictions of economists and commentators who told us that house prices would drop at least 15% because interest rates were rising. Sales activity and prices have become stronger as the year has evolved. Our analysis
Negative Forecasts
There are lots of negative forecasts in news media about property prices in 2024, but if you own real estate or are planning to get into the market, do not be alarmed. At this time EVERY year, media is awash for pessimistic forecasts for real estate prices. And most of the time they are proven
RBA Arrogance
Australian politicians are notable for their arrogance and the degree to which they are out of touch with the concerns and problems of ordinary citizens. But if there’s a cohort that’s even more so, it’s powerful bureaucrats. There’s an extra layer of disdain and arrogance with bureaucrats like the boffins at the Reserve Bank or