Category: Insider Insights

Once location, location, location now lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle, there has been a shift in the drivers at the forefront of purchasing decisions for homeowners. The lockdown hiatus and huge pricing wars over the past two years pushed a lot of buyers outside of the city and towards communities that promised a desirable lifestyle. Property commentator,…

Infrastructure will be key for growth going into 2023’s soft market conditions, according to Suburbanite Principal, Anna Porter. Porter firmly believes when dabbling with an infrastructure play, you should go for infrastructure that creates long term employment as opposed to projects that lack job creation. “Short term plays like new road construction will not have…

Many property commentators won’t forecast the year ahead and reveal what and/or where they think you should be buying in 2023. What markets are hot? Will there be a boom? Where’s the bust? What should you avoid? Anna Porter, Suburbanite Principal, Expert Market Commentator and Valuer, shares her thoughts on the year ahead for the Australian…

After unprecedented flooding events and more on the horizon, many may be wondering what happens to the property market. Is it doom and gloom for flood affected areas or do they bounce back? According to Suburbanite Principal, valuer and market commentator, Anna Porter, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for flood victims. “The good news…

Suburbanite Principal, property commentator and valuer, Anna Porter took a look at the Proptrack September 2022 Rental Report, and reveals what it really means for Australian renters and prospective investors. Porter reveals the burden is being felt from all sides of the property market as renters are faced with increasing prices and lack of supply while…

Despite rising interest rates, shifting economies and a declining property market, Perth continues to defy the odds as a top location for property investors. According to Suburbanite Principal, market commentator and valuer, Anna Porter, Perth is shaping up to be a powerhouse market for investment and not just due to its mining economy like years…

Without a doubt, sky rocketing building costs are putting developers under pricing pressure but with years of low interest rates and a huge pipeline of residential and commercial projects in the pipeline, consumers are set to pick up the bill. According to Anna Porter, Suburbanite Principal, valuer and market commentator, some projects that have already…

Rent-vesting, whilst a real estate buzz word is also a strategy many are opting to give a go with the increased costs of living, inflated price of houses and the Aussie desire to live where they want. According to Anna Porter, market commentator, Principal of Suburbanite and valuer, this is the perfect strategy for first…

Markets are cooling and the property market cycle is shifting in most parts of the country, so where are the best places to invest your hard-earned dollars next financial year? Anna Porter, Suburbanite Principal, Valuer and Market Commentator suggests there are still markets around the country where you can get good bang for your buck.…

The market is flooded with negative sentiment and sweeping statements on drastic price drops across the country. According to Suburbanite Principal, valuer and market commentator, Anna Porter, thinking these sweeping statements apply to the whole market is simply never correct. “We see different cities and different locations with different asset classes perform differently at different…

Gone are the days commercial property was reserved for a few highly skilled investors. It is now in extremely high demand across most of the capitals and not just Sydney and Melbourne. According to Anna Porter, Suburbanite Principal, valuer and market commentator, commercial property has been a whirlwind with an ever-changing accessibility landscape and increased…

Welcome to our In Conversation Series – where we celebrate each of our Affiliate Directors and take you on a tour behind the scenes of their journey. In this addition, we sat down with Kevin Parker, Suburbanite Affiliate Director, Buyer’s Agent and avid development guru. Kevin has always enjoyed building and construction and pursued a…