With property values soaring (some Australian suburbs have risen by 50 percent in the last five years), many prospective homebuyers are finding themselves priced completely out of the market.   Property has the potential to be an incredible financial stabiliser and is seen as a smart investment, however those who can’t get their foot in the door have no chance of joining the party.   Or do they? A new ‘disruptor’ has recently been launched, which claims to put buyers on the ladder to home ownership with a starting price of just $100.

In 1950s Australia, the message ‘Populate or Perish’ was received with gusto by Australian families, many of whom produced several children to boost the foundations of the nation.   As we near the year 2020, this ‘Baby Boomer’ generation is reaching their twilight years. Their children are grown and have flown the nest, work is winding down and their housing needs are changing from spacious family blocks to practical apartments.   Unlike previous generations, the Baby Boomers are not letting retirement slow them down.

New wave technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud based software and ‘everything online’ transactions are changing the way we live our lives.   For the real estate industry, this means lots of opportunities to do things better. However, it can also present a threat to businesses unwilling to adapt with the times.