What’s the outlook for the Australian property markets for the rest of 2024? Have interest rates really peaked now and when will they start coming down or will the RBA raise rates again in 2024? Will the “fixed interest rate cliff” and affordability issues cause a round of distressed sales and prices to fall or…
Australia’s housing crisis has been a topic of intense discussion and concern over the last year. In an ambitious response, the Federal Government, along with the New South Wales and Victorian Governments, have set targets to deliver a substantial number of new dwellings over the next decade. But are these targets feasible considering Australia’s historical…
Properties in some Aussie suburbs are being snapped up at record rates as issues of scarce supply and high demand continue to strain the market. Recent Ray White data reveals that time on the market (how long it takes to sell a property) is still significantly higher in most cities across the country compared to…
It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. For some of you who are reading this right now, 2024 will absolutely be the worst possible time you could consider buying a property. There is the spectre of interest rates and inflation remaining higher for longer than we hoped, the continual media coverage predicting economic challenge, some…
Regular readers of this blog would be aware of my unwavering commitment to adopting a long-term perspective when it comes to making financial decisions. While I firmly believe in this approach, I also recognise that there are occasions when short-term decision-making can offer advantages. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that such instances are infrequent and…
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Last month’s 0.6% lift in national home values marked the 14th consecutive month-on-month rise, taking the index 1.6% or about $12,000 higher in the March quarter. Since declining 7.5% in the downturn between April 2022 and January 2023, the national home value index has increased by 10.2%, adding approximately $72,000 to the median value of…
2024 looks set to be another year of rising rents, stalling supply and intense debate over how to respond to the housing crisis. Occupying an increasingly prominent place in that debate is the YIMBY movement. Short for “Yes, In My Backyard”, YIMBY is a play on the well-known pejorative NIMBY, which has long been applied…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market in 2024? Clearly, the Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as some other capitals over the last year, but Melbourne’s property values are expected to gain ground as we move through 2024. Melbourne home prices were flat in March, while unit values…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market in 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with 55.2% price growth…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2024? Well…Sydney’s home values will continue to increase, although a little more slowly than they did in 2023. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.3% in March and 9.6% over the past year. Both buyer…
