The housing sector in Australia is at a crossroads. With housing approvals at their lowest since August 2009, we’re facing a situation where the current housing shortage could worsen unless decisive action is taken. The challenges at hand Several factors are creating a perfect storm in the housing sector. According to Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist…
As 2033 dawns, climate change is not just a distant threat but a present reality reshaping life across Australia. Each generation faces its unique set of challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. Let’s delve into how these changes will affect different age groups and what it means for our society. The rural impact: farming…
What’s ahead for our mortgage rates? We all want them to come down, but when will that happen? In a recent article on news.com.au commentator Tarric Brooker concludes that the timing of rate cuts remains uncertain and the date could easily change. So let’s see what can we expect to happen to interest rates now…
We know that we’re just not building enough homes despite soaring demand for more accommodation. According to PropTrack’s New Homes Report, December saw a 9.5% drop in total building approvals, a stark contrast to the modest 0.3% increase in November. This decline was particularly pronounced in unit approvals, which plummeted by 25%, and to a…
