It was March 11th 2020 when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Although the onset of the pandemic is now five years behind us, the influence on housing markets is still being felt. One of the most significant factors five years on from March 2020 is how housing values have changed….
National home prices rebounded as interest rates fell in February, lifting 0.40% to hit a new record and reversing the soft start to the year according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. February’s bounce has reversed the small price falls seen in recent months, and national prices are now sitting 3.94% above their levels a…
CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index posted a 0.3% rise in February, breaking the short and shallow downturn that lasted just three months and dragging the national measure of home values – 0.4% lower. The February rise was subtle, but broad based, with every capital and ‘rest-of-state region except Darwin (-0.1%) and Regional Victoria (flat) recording…
Like every other year, the commencement of this new year has ushered in a flurry of property market forecasts. And now that the RBA has delivered its first rate cut, like clockwork, media outlets are abuzz with projections from economists and market commentators, all eager to share their predictions about the trajectory of property prices,…
National house prices have continued to fall into 2025, with February reporting monthly declines for most capitals. The national capital city median house price declined by 0.8% to $1,151,730 over the February quarter compared to the January quarter results, according to the latest data from My Housing Market. The national quarterly house price has now…
Now that the RBA has cut the cash rate for the first time in 5 years what does this mean for our housing markets? In this round table discussion I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Wilson and Brett Warren as we discuss what to expect next, when the next rate cut may occur and which market…
Watch an exclusive, time-sensitive expert roundtable on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision. I’m joined by Dr Andrew Wilson and Brett Warren as we look at the case for and against. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis.
What lies ahead for Australia’s property market in 2025? Ray White’s 2025 Property Outlook Report highlights ten key trends set to shape residential and commercial real estate in the coming year. Let’s break these predictions down and explore what they mean for property investors, homeowners, and the broader market. 1. Rate cuts expected in 2025…
Australians are fed up. The housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue—it’s personal, affecting millions who are struggling to find affordable homes to buy or rent. With a federal election coming up, voters have made it clear: they expect real solutions, and politicians who fail to deliver may face harsh consequences at the…
I know a reasonably common Google search is “what is Michael Yardney’s net worth ?” In fact, a question I’m asked frequently is, “Michael, what’s your net worth?” And while I can understand that this may be of interest to some people, I’m sorry to disappoint you… I don’t answer this question with a definitive…
