Property market news

Housing at its most affordable since 2016, says ANZ-CoreLogic

Housing affordability is the best it’s been since 2016, according to a report by ANZ-CoreLogic.

By Emma Duffy ● June 06, 2019

Reserve Bank cuts the cash rate for the first time in nearly three years

he monthly cash rate announcement has finally become interesting again, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting the cash rate today for the first time since August 2016.

By William Jolly ● June 04, 2019

Could the national housing downturn soon be behind us?

CoreLogic figures out today suggest Australia’s property downturn is near the end of its slope, with the pace of declines in May the smallest fall in a year.

By Emma Duffy ● June 03, 2019

Consumers more confident about their finances ahead of expected rate cuts

In the wake of the federal election and ahead of an expected cut to interest rates in June, the average Australian has grown more confident in their finances, according to the latest figures.

By William Jolly ● May 28, 2019

“I honestly haven’t seen anything like it in my career”: Auction clearance rates spike after election results

Auction clearance rates have spiked over the weekend, pointing to renewed confidence in the market after weeks of uncertainty leading up to the federal election.

By Emma Duffy ● May 27, 2019

Propertyology reveals Australia’s property hotspots

Property research firm Propertyology has revealed its hottest – and the coldest – local government areas for property investors, and most of them lie outside the major cities.

By William Jolly ● May 21, 2019

What the election result means for house prices

The election is over and the Liberals have retained government in a somewhat surprising result. Will this cause house prices to rebound, or will they continue to fall?

By William Jolly ● May 20, 2019

Dive in new home building approvals faster than expected

The low number of new homes being built this year is “of concern” to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) who had not anticipated such a rapid rate of decline.

By Emma Duffy ● May 16, 2019

Home loan lending slides in March

Australian home loan lending fell again in March, despite property price falls in recent months.

By Emma Duffy ● May 13, 2019

Pledge to help first home buyers save for deposit cautiously welcomed

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s big pitch to first home buyers has been cautiously welcomed by the property industry and economists amid fears it will increase the risk of negative equity.

By Emma Duffy ● May 13, 2019

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