Property market news

Coronavirus house price falls unlikely to increase home ownership: AHURI

Home ownership across Australia is predicted to fall despite house price falls brought on by the COVID-19 economic crisis.

By Emma Duffy ● May 07, 2020

First home buyers still flooding market despite COVID-19 lending woes

Loan values for first home buyers increased in March despite soft results in other areas, according to newly released data.

By Harrison Astbury ● May 06, 2020

1,000 first home buyers access First Home Loan Deposit Scheme with Commbank

Commonwealth Bank has passed a lending milestone, with 1,000 prospective first home buyers purchasing a home with them via the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

By William Jolly ● April 30, 2020

Westpac: RBA cash rate to remain unchanged until 2023

Australia's cash rate will hold at 0.25% for at least three years, according to economists at Westpac.

By Alex Brewster ● April 24, 2020

Sellers drop asking prices as coronavirus economic uncertainty looms

Property values rose in every capital city over March but some vendors are cutting their asking prices, as economic and job uncertainty from coronavirus looms.

By Emma Duffy ● April 23, 2020

Home buying intentions still near record highs despite pandemic, says CBA

Buyers are still pressing ahead with their search for a home despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data.

By Emma Duffy ● April 22, 2020

Which states are offering rent assistance?

Four states have announced assistance packages for renters and landlords, but what's in them?

By Harrison Astbury ● April 14, 2020

Australia well equipped to deal with economic fallout from coronavirus

Australia's central bank has painted a cautious but positive outlook for the country's financial system as it grapples with COVID-19.

By Alex Brewster ● April 09, 2020

Coronavirus could see rent prices drop by 10%

A surge in vacancy rates sparked by the coronavirus pandemic could see rents drop by as much as 10%.

By Emma Duffy ● April 09, 2020

RBA holds cash rate at 0.25%

Australia's cash rate will remain unchanged in April, following a tumultuous month which saw two cuts.

By William Jolly ● April 07, 2020

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