NewsOn 20 May 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered its second rate cut of the year, trimming the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent. As Governor Michele Bullock noted, “Inflation is in the target band and upside risks appear to have diminished as international developments are expected to weigh …
NewsThe recent RBA cash rate cut from 4.10% to 3.85% in May 2025 marks a critical moment for the Australian property market. When the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) struck in 2008, Australia narrowly avoided a technical recession, yet its housing market experienced a sharp but short-lived correction. The GFC’s ripple effects prompted regulatory and lending …
NewsWith the Reserve Bank of Australia set to lower its cash rate by 0.25 percentage points on 20 May 2025 based on market predictions, the 2025 Australian property market forecast is poised for renewed momentum. A property investment company like Liviti can help you navigate the broader implications of rate cuts on the property market. …
NewsThe Australian property market gained fresh momentum in April following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) second rate cut of the year on May 20, 2025, which trimmed the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent. A property investment company like Liviti can help you respond strategically to RBA rate cuts. After …
Property InvestmentFor many aspiring first-home buyers in Australia, saving a 20% deposit has long been a daunting hurdle. In 2025, the Albanese Labor government is introducing a game-changing policy to lower that barrier: the ALP government first home loan deposit scheme. This initiative allows first-home buyers to purchase a property with just a 5% deposit, with …
Property InvestmentLet’s be honest – investing in property together as a couple is a bit like taking a long road trip. It starts out exciting, full of hope and Spotify playlists… until someone forgets the snacks, someone misses a turn-off, and no one can agree on where to stop for lunch. Property investment is no different. …
Property InvestmentBuying your first home or starting with your very first property investment in Australia is an exciting milestone – but it can also be overwhelming. Many first-time buyers fall into similar traps when navigating mortgages, contracts and the hidden costs of purchase. Knowing what are the most common mistakes first-time home buyers make can save …
NewsThe Labour Party has won the 2025 federal election by a landslide, and that’s going to bring big changes to how Australia’s politics and economy work. Whenever the government switches, it shakes up heaps of areas around the country, and the property market is one that really gets hit hard because it depends so much …
NewsAffordable housing remains a growing concern as the Australian property market faces mounting pressure, with prices rebounding from a brief dip and vacancy rates hitting record lows – fueling a surge in rents. As the federal election is getting closer, the political parties have presented their housing policies to solve the on-going housing crisis in …
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The Australian investment property market has long relied on the favourable tax implications of negative gearing. In light of the highly publicised 2026 Federal Budget announcement, it appears that this investment property strategy requires investors to reconsider their approach to new investments. Far from bringing an end to property investment, we think it is a …
An investment property buyers agent is a licensed professional who sources, analyses, and negotiates property purchases on behalf of the buyer, working exclusively for you rather than the vendor. Here is what that actually means day to day: If you have been wondering whether an investment buyers agent is worth the fee, what follows covers …
Property investment calculators give you the numbers behind the decisions before you make them, but not every calculator is relevant to every investor at every stage. Here is what actually matters: The right calculator used at the wrong stage gives you numbers that feel useful but are not. What follows explains which property investment calculators …
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