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Young Aussies stuck living at home longer
The rising cost of housing around the country is forcing young Australians to stay at home longer with…
First home buyers forced to save for 11 extra months to afford a home
Average couples are now forced to spend 11 additional months saving for a deposit to afford an entry-level…
REIWA calls for targeted stamp duty reform
REIWA is calling on the WA Government to introduce stamp duty reforms to help first home buyers and…
Rising property prices, low interest rates lead to record housing debt
Housing debt levels have hit a record high on the back of soaring property prices new data reveals.
Housing affordability stretching homeowners to the limit
It’s tougher than ever to afford a home with new data showing the proportion of income needed to…
Australia facing a housing supply crunch
Australia could be facing a ‘concerning’ housing shortfall of 163,400 homes by 2032 leading to further affordability issues…
Victorian housing tax to add thousands to cost of new home
A new Victorian Government housing tax could see the cost of a new home jump $20,000 with first-home…
REIA calls for homebuyer help and the creation of property jobs
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Hayden Groves
How we sold it: Yeerongpilly Green
Selling a new housing development in a suburb few have heard of was always going to be out…
Value of home loan commitments rises after three months of falls
New loan commitments rose 6.3 per cent according to the latest data from the ABS marking continued strength…
An unremarkable end to a remarkable property year in NZ
A remarkable year for New Zealand’s residential property market came to an unremarkable end, according to property intelligence…
First home buyer lending in NZ likely to slow down
The first home buyer market in New Zealand is likely to slow down in 2022 as banks continue…
Micro markets and varying price growth tipped for 2022
Property prices will continue to drift higher in 2022, however, a leading property expert believes house prices will…
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme issues more than 4600 new guarantees
Aspiring first home buyers are being urged to secure their place in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme…
Investors back in the market but owner-occupier lending falls
New investor loan commitments rose for the 12th consecutive month in October, while lending to owner-occupiers dropped by…
PropTrack data shows just how hot the market is right now
REA's PropTrack has released its market outlook for November, noting listing volumes increased across the country throughout October…
NZ First Home Buyers hit record market share
Despite tough market conditions and rapidly rising house prices, first home buyers in New Zealand have hit record…
Housing affordability declines as investors flock to COVID-free states
New loan commitments for housing have fallen, particularly in COVID-ravaged states, as housing affordability continues to decline.
New Zealand’s hot property market starting to slow down
New Zealand’s property market may see a mini bounce back in the final two months of 2021, but…
Residential land in high demand across Australia
Vacant land is one of the hottest commodities in residential real estate at the moment with some blocks…
Property prices hit records across the country but the market is cooling
Australia’s median house price is fast approaching $1 million with the fastest rate of annual growth on record…
Sydneysiders take the longest to save a house deposit
Sydney continues to be Australia’s least affordable property market, with new data suggesting it takes up to 18…
Victorian Government launches $500 million fund to help residents buy a home
The Victorian Government has launched a $500 million shared equity fund to help Victorians buy their own home.
Value of Australian housing market surpasses $9.1 trillion
The value of the Australian housing market has increased more than $1 trillion in the past five months,…
Melbourne agent doubles GCI in 12 months during lockdown
Last year, Daniel Di Battista launched his business in Melbourne, the most locked down city in the world…
APRA steps in to curb mortgage debt with increased interest rate buffer
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has stepped in to curb household mortgage debt, announcing stricter lending conditions.
Industry leaders analyse what RBA decision means for real estate market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has maintained its record low cash rate at 0.1 per cent, with…
