Sydney’s vacancy rate holds despite market fluctuations
Vacancy rates in Sydney have continued to hold, even with the looming downturn for the capital city’s property market.
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 22 Jan 2018
Auctions a fear for nearly 1 in 5 buyers
Almost one in five Australians are afraid of buying or selling properties via auctions, according to a new study.
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 18 Jan 2018
Government drafts housing affordability plan
In order to “improve housing outcomes for Australians”, the federal government has released draft legislation to help establish a new Commonwealth entity.
TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Home loan arrears keep declining
In October home loan arrears maintained the current trend and declined, according to a credit rating provider.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 20 Dec 2017
2018 to see further property price cooling
Moving into next year, property prices are believed to cool down, but the combination of strong population growth and low rates should avert any drastic changes.
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 12 Dec 2017
Slowdown in investment: Bloomberg
Australia’s “housing frenzy” is over, according to a Bloomberg report which points to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and CoreLogic.
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 28 Nov 2017
No gain in building more houses, says ANU
Despite recent calls of a housing shortage, a new study by the Australian National University has shown Australia has an oversupply of residential property.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Sydney market has turned due to falling auction rate
According to economist Dr Shane Oliver, Sydney’s falling auction rate is a clear indication that the market has turned.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 07 Nov 2017
RBA announces cash rate for November
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the cash rate for November, following its monthly board meeting.
FINANCE • Tue, 07 Nov 2017
