Agree with the above. Avoid apartments at all costs. There is a lot of information on dodgey builders and defects here (Canberra apartments with...
It will be interesting if they restrict price increases to less than the increasing percentage in rates and land tax. Why any investors would buy...
I can't see any positive reason to invest in a unit in the ACT. I certainly do not think the worst is over in terms of rates and supply. Look at...
We recently sold our apartment in Canberra, but in Jan 2018 we increased the rent by $20 to $490 (we had people offering $495 when it was open for...
Of course an issue, but not as large an issue in Canberra. Prices are far cheaper and wages generally higher. Plus OO% traditionally very high....
I was surprised to see the auction clearance rate drop below 50 in Canberra. I think we are now seeing buying sentiment suffer from the Syd/Melb...
Labor cannot lose in Canberra. Won't happen barring a scandal.
Many economists are convinced that the relationship b/w unemployment, economic growth, inflation and wage growth are not the same as we all knew....
Well I am quite surprised by the bounce in APT today. Seems like a great chance for shaky holders to jump. I am not invested in, but watch the...
Where do you draw the line with people who are homeless or sleeping out of their car temporarily due to not having housing? Sadly I think our...
I think Afterpay will go below $10 pretty soon. I don't own, but it is a tough one to judge. It is killing it, but this regulatory risk could be a...
Good piece by @petewargent on the Canberra rental market and effects of the unique land tax. Pete Wargent Daily Blog: Canberra/Hobart turning...
Agree on that one. Lower interest rate shouldn't be your number one concern, especially on a big PPOR loan. I would probably be considering using...
I am not sure Labor could easily backtrack on the NG policy post election. I could see them 'trying it' and perhaps painting the Senate as the bad...
I have been enjoying learning a lot more about FIRE, but I can't help but think some people are getting lost on the journey. I save very hard, but...
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