Brett Warren

1 month ago | propertyupdate.com.au | Brett Warren

For decades, Australians have been told that owning a home is the ultimate financial milestone—the cornerstone of wealth creation and security. But in...

Jan 16, 2025 | propertyupdate.com.au | Brett Warren

Key takeaways For the first time, Queensland has surpassed Victoria as the second-largest property investor market, trailing only New South Wales. Investor loans in Queensland are growing at 24% annually, compared to Victoria's 5%, signaling a significant shift in investor focus. Queensland's lower property taxes and higher land value tax-free thresholds make it more attractive for investors.

Jan 15, 2025 | propertyupdate.com.au | Brett Warren

Key takeaways With today’s transparency in property data, it’s increasingly difficult to buy below market value. Digital tools and public access to real estate data mean that property values are generally well-known, reducing the likelihood of underpriced listings. Australian markets, especially in cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, face a shortage of quality properties. High demand for A-grade properties in prime locations further drives prices up, making genuine bargains rare.

Jan 14, 2025 | propertyupdate.com.au | Brett Warren

Key takeaways When it comes to real estate investing, there’s an old saying: "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is."One of the most insidious of these traps is the hefty secret commissions paid to project marketers, so-called “property advisors”, and sales agents. This issue is compounded by the rise of a whole new generation of self-proclaimed “property advisors” who claim to offer unbiased advice. Many investors mistakenly believe these advisors are acting in their best interests.

Jan 12, 2025 | propertyupdate.com.au | Brett Warren

Are you interested to know where Australia’s people live? And I’m not talking millionaires, but centi-millionaires, in other words, individuals with liquid investable wealth of +US$100 million (around A$144 million). According to a new report by Henley & Partners, using data from global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, there are currently 29,350 centi-millionaires worldwide, having grown globally by 54% over the last decade.