Units – homes of the future

A combination of population growth, a lack of housing stock, and higher borrowing costs means that the Australian dream of home ownership is becoming harder than ever before.
While many of us would define ‘home ownership’ as owning a house, this is a definition that’s likely to change as affordability worsens and we move towards higher [...]

Gold Coast property market action – Gold Coast Bulletin News

Gold Coast Bulletin News Gold Coast property market action Gold Coast Bulletin News Sold by Hillsea Real Estate Coombabah. Sanctuary Court, $370000

How to get the most out of property renovations

Australians love a renovation. We spend billions every year on extensions and refits big and small. According to recent reports we’ve even overtaken America when it comes to the world’s biggest homes.
We renovate for two reasons – for the pleasure of reshaping and living in the home we want, and for financial gain.
This week, I [...]

Median house prices increase – Quest News

Quest News Median house prices increase Quest News … Queensland residential property market has had a dramatic impact on the latest median house prices from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

Investor interest back in market – Sunshine Coast Daily

Investor interest back in market Sunshine Coast Daily AS first home buyers fall away from the Sunshine Coast property market, investors are returning for a slice of the real estate pie. ..

House auctions find ready buyers

THE property market has shrugged off last week’s interest rate rise, with strong auction clearance rates recorded across the nation at the weekend.

Rates to affect first homebuyer plans

Future interest rate rises could scare first homebuyers off entering the property market, according to a Mortgage Choice survey.

Spark is back in property market – Lismore Northern Star

Spark is back in property market Lismore Northern Star McGrath Real Estate agents cleared four of eight properties at a recent auction, and one before auction, with properties across the price spectrum snapped …

How to survive an increase in mortgage rates

 
Today the RBA lifted official interest rates by 0.25% taking them to 4.0%. Last month the RBA governor Glenn Stevens indicated rates were around 1% below average and with economic activity and confidence up it is matter of when, not if rates will rise to 5%. Most pundits believe official rates will be at 5% [...]

Why predicting the market can be tricky

Making short-term and long-term predictions about the property market can be reasonably easy but it’s a different story with what happens in the middle, according to Metropole Property Investment Strategists director Michael Yardney.

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