CoreLogic's National Home Value Index (HVI) inched up by just 0.1% in November, marking the weakest nationwide result since January 2023. Although this represents 22 consecutive months of growth, the current cycle may be nearing its end.
"The slowdown is becoming evident in Melbourne and Sydney," said Tim Lawless, CoreLogic’s Research Director. "Even the mid-sized…
This article is contributed by Lily Chong, Country Head of IQI Australia
Western Australia has officially claimed the top spot in economic performance nationwide, according to the latest CommSec State of the States report. This marks WA's first top ranking since 2014, bolstered by strong indicators in retail spending, low unemployment, and record-setting population growth,…
This article is contributed by Lily Chong, Head of IQI Australia, who brings nearly 13 years of real estate expertise and a commitment to uplifting professionals globally.
In September, Australia’s dwelling values experienced a modest increase of 0.4%, similar to the 0.3% growth in July and August, signaling a continued slowing of momentum. Nationally, housing…
It has been revealed that Chinese nationals are currently the primary investors in the Australian residential market and have chosen it as their top destination to invest their money.
The Australian Treasury's foreign investment report for Q4 2022 shows that a total of $20.7 billion was invested in the real estate sector, with the majority of…
Lily Chong , the director of IQI Australia, a Perth-based real estate agency recently recognized for its success by the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) and one of Western Australia's leading project marketers, has shared her tips and tricks for success exclusively.
She believes and shares four key principles for successful project marketing:…
Australia is made up of fascinating advantages in terms of climate, education, food safety and lifestyle, which attracts many people from all over the world to study, work, buy houses and migrate to the country. The number of immigrants in Australia is rising every year.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released overseas migration data showing…
Any support and assistance from our Government is always a bonus.
We Australians are very blessed to have a government that is innovative and always finding solutions to help the people it serves – especially for our younger generation and first homebuyers.
Despite all good intentions however, I think it is crucial to select the…
When it comes to Australia, cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria, and Perth tend to come to mind. Perth, in particular, being the capital of Western Australia, is listed in the top ten list of the world's most liveable cities. In fact, some are so familiar with the city to the point where it gets mistaken…
Hong Kong's "peak exodus' has led to an influx of Hong Kong citizens flooding real-estate markets across the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Besides, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2022, the top three locations Hong Kongers are hoping to purchase homes are the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Derek Tse, business development manager of the…
Lily Chong is the Perth-based general manager of IQI WA and an REB Top 50 Agent in Western Australia. She shared her insight on how to succeed at real estate.
When people ask her what qualities have been most important to her success in the real estate industry, she tells them perseverance, innovation, and teamwork.…