Property market news

Aussies drastically change their property price expectations

New research highlights just how much Australian house price expectations have changed before and during COVID-19.

By William Jolly ● May 27, 2020

Now that it’s a renters market, should you take advantage and find a new rental?

Vacancy rates are surging and rents are falling, presenting a tempting opportunity for tenants to find a better rental for a potentially cheaper price.

By Emma Duffy ● May 26, 2020

Builders call on Government to introduce $40k uncapped new home building grant

A $13.2 billion building and construction stimulus action could create over $30 billion in new economic activity and more than 100,00 new jobs.

By Alex Brewster ● May 25, 2020

Sydney house prices could tumble 15%, Melbourne 17% in 2021: HSBC

Sydney house prices could fall by 15% in 2021, while Melbourne prices could plummet by as much as 17% according to forecasts from HSBC.

By Emma Duffy ● May 22, 2020

RBA Governor calls on banks to help post-COVID-19 recovery

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has called on Australia's banks to not be afraid to lend, as Australians begin to move out of COVID-19 restrictions.

By William Jolly ● May 21, 2020

Government pushed to introduce $50k grant for buyers of newly-built homes

Australia's peak property body is lobbying the government to provide a $50,000 grant to buyers of newly constructed dwellings.

By Dominic Beattie ● May 20, 2020

Should you withdraw from your super during COVID-19 to buy a home?

COVID-19 might have wreaked havoc on the economy, but for those looking to enter the property market, one of the government’s relief measures could provide a silver lining.

By William Jolly ● May 19, 2020

The Australian property market decade in review

A new report has lifted the lid on the decade that was for the Australian property market.

By Alex Brewster ● May 18, 2020

Coronavirus to cause apartment construction to plummet: JLL

Housing demand is set to plummet this year, and the construction of apartments in particular is set to suffer, according to new research.

By William Jolly ● May 13, 2020

Commbank: Coronavirus fallout could see house prices drop 30%

Australia's biggest bank said the economic fallout from COVID-19 could see house prices drop up to 32% in a worst case scenario.

By Alex Brewster ● May 13, 2020

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