Looking Back, Looking Forward: 5 Things That Shook Real Estate in 2017
2017 was an interesting year in real estate, both locally and globally. Politically-motivated tragedy made global news and changed the way we conceive of the safety of our homes, first home buyers got their big break and ‘generation renter’ took centre stage. In this Think Property & Co Blog, we take a look back at […]
From Tenant to Homeowner: Emma’s Story
Being a tenant is great. If something breaks down, the cost and responsibility lies with your landlord. You’re not tied down, and you can move somewhere bigger/smaller/cheaper/plusher in line with your income and lifestyle – it’s ideal! The only downside is: you’re living in someone else’s property. You’re paying down their mortgage, and ultimately, the […]
The Changing First Home Buyer: Examining the RBA Study
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released a research paper examining how life post-GFC has affected housing affordability for first home buyers. Despite the intimidating heft of this paper, the study is remarkably interesting and reveals surprising insights into first home buyers behaviours. This is a Think Property & Co blog not to miss! The internet is rife […]