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The federal government committed to building 1.2 million new homes between 2024 and 2029.In year one of the Accord, Aust...
23/07/2026

The federal government committed to building 1.2 million new homes between 2024 and 2029.

In year one of the Accord, Australia completed 174,000 homes. The target requires 240,000 a year. That's a shortfall of 66,000 in the first year alone.

KPMG forecasts new dwelling supply over 2025 and 2026 will run about 30% below what the Accord requires. At current pace, the 1.2 million target won't be met until around September 2030, fifteen months late.

Construction labour shortages, planning delays, and material costs are all contributing. The gap between what's being built and what's needed is one of the more significant structural pressures on property prices right now. 🏗️

This is the vibe we're working towards. ☕🏠
22/07/2026

This is the vibe we're working towards. ☕🏠

The RBA cut rates three times through 2025, dropping the cash rate from 4.35% to 3.60%.Then it hiked three times in the ...
20/07/2026

The RBA cut rates three times through 2025, dropping the cash rate from 4.35% to 3.60%.

Then it hiked three times in the first half of 2026, taking it straight back to 4.35% by May.

On a $600,000 variable loan, that round trip was worth roughly $290 less per month going down, then $290 back up again. Households who refinanced to a fixed rate during the cuts locked in the benefit. Those who stayed variable rode the full cycle.

The RBA held at 4.35% in June 2026. Major bank forecasts range from further hikes to cuts in 2027, depending on inflation. Nobody is certain which way it goes next. 💡

Around 1 in 3 first-time property investors in Australia buy somewhere they don't live.The approach (renting in the area...
16/07/2026

Around 1 in 3 first-time property investors in Australia buy somewhere they don't live.

The approach (renting in the area you want to be in, investing in an area you can actually afford) has become a common first step onto the property ladder for people priced out of their preferred suburb.

There are real trade-offs: you build equity without the lifestyle benefits of owning your own home, and managing a tenanted property while renting yourself adds complexity. But for many buyers, it's how they got started.

The strategy has a name now. A few years ago it was just called making it work. 📊

Australia builds some of the largest homes in the world.The average new detached house completed in Australia was 250 sq...
15/07/2026

Australia builds some of the largest homes in the world.

The average new detached house completed in Australia was 250 square metres as of March 2024, placing us consistently among the top three globally alongside the US and Canada. For context, the average new home in the UK is around 76sqm.

At the same time, average household size has been falling for 50 years. More space, fewer people per home.

Whether that reflects changing preferences, investment behaviour, or something else entirely is worth thinking about next time you're at an open house. 🏠

In 1981, 61% of Australians aged 25 to 34 owned a home.By the 2021 Census, that figure had dropped to 36%.Four decades o...
12/07/2026

In 1981, 61% of Australians aged 25 to 34 owned a home.

By the 2021 Census, that figure had dropped to 36%.

Four decades of structural change in who gets to own property and when. Wages, house prices, and the cost of living have all moved in different directions over that period, and the gap between renting and owning has widened considerably for younger Australians.

Whether that reverses in the next decade is one of the more interesting questions in Australian housing.

A $10,000 credit card limit can reduce your borrowing capacity by up to $50,000, even if you pay it off in full every mo...
08/07/2026

A $10,000 credit card limit can reduce your borrowing capacity by up to $50,000, even if you pay it off in full every month.

Banks assess your credit cards at their full limit, not your current balance. So a few cards you barely use can quietly carve a significant chunk off what you're able to borrow.

Before you apply for a loan, it's worth reviewing what credit facilities you have open. Closing unused cards is one of the easiest ways to improve your position.

We'll check everything before you apply and make sure your numbers are in the best possible shape. 💳

Some moments don't need a caption. 🏠
07/07/2026

Some moments don't need a caption. 🏠

Know your number before you fall in love.Walking into inspections without pre-approval is like shopping without knowing ...
06/07/2026

Know your number before you fall in love.

Walking into inspections without pre-approval is like shopping without knowing your budget. You can fall hard for a property, then spend weeks chasing finance while someone else buys it.

Pre-approval gives you clarity, confidence, and the ability to move fast when the right place comes up.

📍 Book a free pre-approval chat with Shire Mortgage Brokers, link in bio. 🧡

Eligible first home buyers in NSW pay $0 stamp duty on homes up to $800,000.It's one of the biggest cost savings availab...
02/07/2026

Eligible first home buyers in NSW pay $0 stamp duty on homes up to $800,000.

It's one of the biggest cost savings available, and a lot of buyers either don't know they qualify or assume the rules don't apply to them.

Concessional rates also apply on properties between $800K and $1 million. Combined with the First Home Guarantee, the numbers can look very different to what you might expect.

Come in and we'll work out exactly what you're entitled to. 🏡

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Sutherland, NSW
2232

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