Entries by JKents

Adelaide’s hottest property suburbs for 2026 buyers revealed

Looking to buy a property in 2026? Here’s where you should be looking. We’ve analysed PropTrack’s data to find the suburbs to have experienced the greatest value increase over the past 12 months to give you an idea of where you could potentially see some solid growth in the future. In order to make your […]

Why most buyers hire the first agent they talk to

Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents shows that more than one-third (36%) of home sellers now find their agents online, a sharp increase from just 15% in 2018. Among buyers, 33% said online research played a significant role in selecting an agent. At the same time, repeat buyers now account for a majority […]

HUD tightens rules for FHA appraiser roster

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance that clarifies how appraisers are added to, maintained on and removed from the FHA Appraiser Roster. Mortgagee Letter 2025-24 — effective immediately — updates FHA policy to make appraiser eligibility easier to track and more consistent with federal and state licensing records. Changes apply […]

Victorian suburbs tipped as 2026’s investment hotspots

From Melbourne’s northern suburbs to beachside Williamstown, investors have revealed their top investor picks for Victoria in 2026. Melbourne coastal enclaves, Geelong and Ballarat have been tipped as the premier Victorian investor hotspots for 2026. Alongside beachside Elsternwick, Williamstown, Dromana and Mornington, property industry experts have highlighted areas such as Lalor, Reservoir, Brunswick West and […]

Investors tipped to swarm affordable Geelong hotspots in 2026

3 Strawberry Close, Grovedale, is on the market for $950,000. Geelong has been tipped as a Victorian investor hotspot in 2026, joining Ballarat and Melbourne coastal enclaves as prime picks for the coming year. Property Investment Professionals of Australia chair Cate Bakos has named two affordable Geelong suburbs among her top choices for investment buyers. […]