Making sense of the numbers that collectively form the basis of the biggest investments of our lives is fraught with obstacles and unseen influences, so here are seven rules to adhere to in deciphering the digits.

As property investors shy away from Melbourne in response to a string of property-related tax reforms, some regional Victorian hotspots still offer great rent yields and capital growth opportunities for real estate investors.

Elections are being held around Australia in the coming year or so and one issue - housing - has become the central topic that could shape the immediate futures of political parties around the country.

There's no immediate signs of Perth's red-hot property market slowing down, with suburbs across all price ranges experiencing rapid capital growth increases.

There's no industry sector in Australia performing worse than the construction industry when it comes to business failures and insolvencies.

The Victorian property market is widely tipped to improve greatly in 2024 and beyond, with one particular asset type that investors have largely overlooked offering strong, secure returns, says Rob Bird, Executive General Manager, ABN Group Victoria.