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The period since our previous Last 30 has seen incredible volatility in global markets, for one reason: the Trump tariffs! While the introduction of some trade tariffs wasn’t entirely unexpected – particularly given similar moves during Trump’s first term - the wide-ranging imposition of tariffs on nearly all trading partners rocked international markets and investor confidence, which has led to large falls across share markets worldwide.

As Australians live longer, retirement and downsizing decisions are growing in importance. Hear from Acumentis' Geoff Land, who recently discussed how planning ahead with the right team can make this transition empowering and secure.

Whether it's the federal, state, or even local elections, the property sector often pauses, pivots, or surges depending on the political atmosphere. But why does the election cycle consistently impact Australian real estate? Let’s unpack the relationship between politics and property, and why the stakes are always high during election time.

With daily discussions in the media about rising living costs, a common question arises—how will these financial pressures affect real estate values?

Cyclone Alfred was an unprecedented weather event for many residents of the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. While the Great Gold Coast cyclone of 1954 and other significant systems in the 1960s and 1970s caused widespread erosion and property damage, they predated many of us. As a result, there was no prior test case for how the Gold Coast would fare when subjected to the elements of a Category 1 cyclone.

Natural disasters have consistently posed significant challenges to the economies of the world. It was only back in our January 2025 article that we explored the impact of the LA Fires on construction costs. Now, Cyclone Alfred has highlighted the profound impact these events can have, particularly on construction costs in Australia.

When a holiday home enters a property settlement, it’s no longer a simple beachside retreat—it becomes a complex asset with legal and financial intricacies.