In today’s Land Cycle Investor, we unpack how, for many, it’s almost impossible to buy into the notion that land prices can climb higher, considering the rapid hike in lending recently, reducing purchaser’s budgets and hitting consumer confidence. Plus, property forecasts for 2023 from most major data agencies remain negative. But our forecasts are not ‘copy and pastes’ from mainstream reporting. Ours are based on the 18-year cycle. Read on to find out whether our methods are pointing to an early cycle peak…
Australian Housing Market
When you read articles about Australian housing affordability, it is often comparing the single average adult wage to house prices, from generations ago.
The articles generally say something like, ‘a house was worth three times the annual average wage back in the sixties and is now worth 10 times the average wage. This shows housing has become unaffordable.’
You can’t compare the two because back in the sixties it was one wage bidding on real estate.
Where to Buy in 2023? – with Louis Christopher
In this interview, Catherine Cashmore sits down with SQM Research Founder Louis Christopher to discuss his 2023 property market forecasts which are outlined in his annual Boom & Bust report. Learn where Louis believes the will be the ripe and dull regions around Australia, and whether that aligns with Catherine’s own predictions which are based […]
The Darwin Boom Take Two — and Where to Find the Next Gentrification Hot Spot!
In today’s Land Cycle Investor, Louis Christopher follows up on his dire prediction for Darwin from last week. It’s very hard to see his forecast playing out, particularly in the short term. Find out the pockets to target if you’re looking to enter the market and benefit when the market does turn…
Is Darwin Going to Boom?
In today’s Land Cycle Investor, Louis Christopher of SQM Research has a pretty dire forecast for Darwin, believing prices will struggle to reach positive territory. Yet, this doesn’t align with the forecasting we’ve made based on the 18-year cycle. Read on…
Doc Long and the Long Cycle — What It Can Tell Us about the Years Ahead
In today’s Land Cycle Investor, I introduce you to the work of Clarence (Doc) Long, a US economist and politician who defined the long property cycle as being between 18–19 years. Read on for a short breakdown of his analysis and how we can apply it to the Australian property market to forecast what’s to come…
Why Housing Stocks Could Spring Higher
In today’s Daily Reckoning Australia, Louis Christopher from SQM Research has just released his latest ‘Boom and Bust Report’ outlining his forecast for the Aussie property market for 2023. In true Louis fashion, his predictions are going against public opinion. But what’s interesting is that the stock market is agreeing with him! Read on for the details…
