Past News

Further to Michael Russell’s opinion piece on Australia’s First Home Buyer Crisis last week, Michael was interviewed on Saturday 13th August by Kevin Turner on 4BC in Queensland for the Weekend Real Estate segment.

Stop blaming, start empowering Almost every day, I read commentary from self-proclaimed property experts shining a light on Australia’s dwindling number of first home buyers entering the housing market. As I read, I find myself increasingly frustrated. Frustrated by the lack of informed solutions to this very serious problem. And frustrated by an eagerness to Read the full article…

Progressive mortgage broking franchise, MoneyQuest, today announces that it has expanded its service portfolio to include buyer advocacy, vendor advocacy and property management. According to Managing Director and finance industry leader, Michael Russell, this exciting expansion is designed to help clients enjoy a smoother experience and a better result when transacting in the property market. Read the full article…

Due to the surge in house prices, the rate of home ownership has also declined, with the most pronounced slump being seen in the hot property market of Sydney and Melbourne. According to the latest instalment of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey (HILDA), the proportion of homeowner households in NSW has Read the full article…

New research from St.George Bank shows home buyers and investors may have more in common than they first think. According to a survey of 1,000 owner carried out by the bank, affordability is the most important factor to new home buyers, however potential for future capital growth is the second most important factor. The survey Read the full article…