The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
5 November
In the shock inflation print that scared the Reserve Bank off cutting interest rates at its latest meeting, two items gave governor Michele Bullock particular cause for concern.
After the central bank kept the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent on...[Read More]
Solutions in short supply as housing market heats up
5 November
Aspiring home owners are facing more headaches as stimulus measures bring supply challenges into sharp focus.
An expansion of the first-home buyer scheme appears to have turbocharged the growth in house prices that had already been occurring since...[Read More]
Australians lose hope as nation lags on housing targets
5 November
No state or territory is on track to meet housing needs over the next five years and Australians lack confidence the crisis will be solved, a national scorecard has found.
Independent advocacy group Amplify said the results of its research, tracking...[Read More]
Smart Homes: 3 advantages of having one
5 November
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it.
The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
How a property agent can guide you to your dream home
30 October
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if you’re new to the market or dealing with complex situations.
Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]
Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike
29 October
Home owners are unlikely to receive further relief on interest rates for the rest of the year after a surge in inflation.
The latest figures showed headline inflation for the September quarter rose from 2.1 per cent to 3.2 per cent.
It was the first...[Read More]
‘Wild’ $2m forecast for nation’s priciest house market
29 October
House prices are rising at their highest pace in four years with Sydney poised to hit a once-unthinkable median of $2 million by the close of 2026.
After bumper growth of 3.4 per cent in the September quarter, the median harbour city house value...[Read More]
Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility
29 October
An age-old tax keeping empty nesters in huge homes while young families squeeze into apartments has drawn renewed ire from a frequent critic.
Successive Reserve Bank governors have criticised stamp duty, the tax paid on property purchases.
“My...[Read More]
Navigating the path to your first home: What the government offers first-home buyers
23 October
A concise guide to Australian first-home buyer programs, the Home Guarantee Scheme price caps by state/territory, and why professional advice matters. Original source for program details and caps: firsthomebuyers.gov.au
Buying your first home is one...[Read More]
Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run
22 October
Million-dollar homes are increasingly commonplace in Australia, with new research showing roughly one in every three suburbs pack a median seven-figure price tag.
According to a new paper by Cotality, 195 suburbs have jumped into the exclusive club...[Read More]
Property investing: the similarities & differences between residential & commercial real estate
16 October
In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks.
Hence, the...[Read More]
Blow for borrowers as Reserve Bank curbs rate-cut hopes
15 October
The Reserve Bank is in no rush to cut interest rates again, the minutes from its last meeting reveal, as it waits for more economic data to guide its next steps.
The central bank is worried inflation may be stronger than expected, driven partly by...[Read More]
Nation’s big home build already off target
15 October
Construction is already tens of thousands of homes behind schedule after the first full year of the national housing target.
Federal targets to build more than one million homes in five years are more than 60,000 properties behind schedule after the...[Read More]
Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens
15 October
Increased rains and lower interest rates are being backed to get farmland values growing again after a drop in the first half of this year and record low sales.
The latest Bendigo Bank report showed national farmland values fell by 3.8 per cent in...[Read More]
Australia’s property market healthy, strong: REA boss
15 October
For-sale listings on Australia’s leading property website have dropped in recent months but remain strong on the back of a “healthy” market.
National sales listings on realestate.com.au were down eight per cent in the September quarter...[Read More]
