Latest Property Investment News

1 min read

Hotspots • 17 JUN 2010

Outlook glum for property market: HIA

Despite posting a modest increase in housing starts, the outlook for the new financial year remains sombre.

READ NOW

1 min read

Finance • 16 JUN 2010

RBA to leave rates on hold for “near term”

The RBA is expected to keep the official cash rate on hold until at least August, having moved rates back to more "neutral levels".

READ NOW

1 min read

Hotspots • 16 JUN 2010

We are not in a housing bubble: Residex

Despite widespread speculation that Australia is in the midst of a housing bubble, Residex chief executive officer John Edwards has said this is not the case.

READ NOW

1 min read

Hotspots • 16 JUN 2010

Consumer optimism reaches GFC low

Despite the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold, consumer optimism has dropped for the second consecutive month, representing the largest two-month fall since March...

READ NOW

1 min read

Hotspots • 15 JUN 2010

Auction activity plummets

Auction activity in Melbourne has taken a tumble, with just 59.9 per cent of properties clearing over the weekend.

READ NOW

1 min read

Hotspots • 15 JUN 2010

House price growth to stall

A slow-down in house price growth is on the cards, according to BIS Shrapnel.

READ NOW

1 min read

Finance • 11 JUN 2010

Employment upswing threatens rates

The RBA could be forced to hike interest rates again next month in order to stem a rise in inflation, with figures showing a marked improvement in the employment rate.

READ NOW

1 min read

Hotspots • 11 JUN 2010

Residential slowdown results in vendor discounting

The recent slowdown in Australia’s residential property market could result in greater vendor discounting, RP Data has found.

READ NOW

1 min read

Finance • 10 JUN 2010

Refinancing activity up: AFG

Refinancing continues to be the main reason for taking out home finance, according to AFG’s latest Mortgage Index.

READ NOW

1 min read

Hotspots • 10 JUN 2010

Affordability takes a beating

Housing affordability in Australia has continued to decline, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

READ NOW