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…
Do you know the difference between price and value? Well, you should… because the two principles are quite different and can make a big difference to your chances of achieving financial independence or freedom. Wise words from the “Oracle of Omaha” Warren Buffett is an American investor, industrialist, and philanthropist and is widely regarded as…
Recent trends reveal a fascinating shift in the housing market: the pandemic-driven appetite for larger homes is making way for a growing preference for smaller, more compact living spaces. This is particularly evident in the rental market. At the height of the pandemic, we witnessed an unprecedented demand for larger homes. People, adapting to remote…
There’s a striking surge in property prices in select suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne, with some increases exceeding $240,000 over the short span of three months, recent data from CoreLogic reveals. This upward trend suggests a significant turning point, indicating a sustained housing market recovery in 2024. Sydney In Sydney, the suburb of Longueville stands…
More than one-quarter of all residential properties purchased across Australia’s three largest states were funded entirely with cash in 2023, with buyers immune to recent interest rate hikes, according to a new report released by PEXA. PEXA’s 2023 Cash Purchases Report found the total value of cash-funded residential sale settlements (that is, properties purchased without…
It was four years ago when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Since that time economic trends, including housing metrics, have been on a roller coaster ride. Although lockdowns and the uncertainty of vaccination programs are well behind us, the legacy of COVID will be with us for a long time yet….
In the past year, the rental market in Australia’s three major capital cities—Greater Sydney, Greater Melbourne, and Greater Brisbane—has experienced a narrowing gap between house and unit median rents. This trend offers critical insights into the evolving dynamics of the housing market, with significant implications for both renters and investors. Rental landscape of major capital…
It was four years ago when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Since that time economic trends, including housing metrics, have been on a roller coaster ride. Although lockdowns and the uncertainty of vaccination programs are well behind us, the legacy of COVID will be with us for a long time yet….
The latest RBA cash rate announcement came as no surprise, keeping the cash rate on hold at 4.35%, with most economists agreeing the next move on rates will be down. What does this mean for borrowers? Well, borrowers could be thousands of dollars better off with substantial savings forecast for loan repayments over the next…
It was four years ago when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Since that time economic trends, including housing metrics, have been on a roller coaster ride. Although lockdowns and the uncertainty of vaccination programs are well behind us, the legacy of COVID will be with us for a long time yet….
