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.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received a number of emails from subscribers. It seems you want to know more about the 18-year cycle. Specifically, why is it 18 years? The answer is incredibly powerful. And potentially hugely profitable. But fair warning: You might have a hard time believing me…
Tune in below for an exciting chat with Callum Newman — former co-editor of Cycles, Trends & Forecasts — about the recent news and events relating to the real estate cycle…
The second half of the cycle, historically, is stronger than the first. And that’s right where we’re heading as we near the end of 2023. Read on for a breakdown of what that means…
There’s a lot of fear at the moment regarding rate rises and their ongoing effect on the economy. No one expected the latest 0.25% increase in the cash rate — it caught markets by surprise. There’s now clear indication that the RBA may have tightened too much…
Sometimes, to figure out what’s not priced in, you must identify what already is. With that in mind, this week Greg and I unpacked the latest Fed decision and surprising moves in the US stock market.
Mining the Moon may sound like some futuristic science fiction. However, plans for it are far more advanced than you may realise. Read on to find out more…
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