Property

1 in 4 say buy homes now: NAB
1 April 2022
1 in 4 say buy homes now: NAB

New research has found a quarter of consumers believe now is the time to buy a home, while 13 per cent have plans to purchase over the next year.

Clearance rates fall for 6th consecutive week
30 March 2022
Clearance rates fall for 6th consecutive week

The figure marks the lowest point that preliminary rates have hit during 2022 to date, refracting a consistent surge upwards in auctions.

Lenders warned coastal risk threatens $24.9bn in homes
28 March 2022
Lenders warned coastal risk threatens $24.9bn in homes

Research from CoreLogic has cautioned increasing storm surges and coastal erosion will threaten almost $25 billion in residential property, with expected knock-on effects for the mortgage ...

Natural disasters key factor in city relocation
25 March 2022
Natural disasters key factor in city relocation

The imminence of bushfires, floods and droughts is a significant driver for Australians in deciding on a city to live in, according to new data.

CoreLogic research director queries affordability report
24 March 2022
CoreLogic research director queries affordability report

The property researcher has questioned how the inquiry’s recommendations will be implemented, including super’s equity amongst first home buyers.

Climate change to dictate property purchases: Aussie
23 March 2022
Climate change to dictate property purchases: Aussie

As well as affordability and remote working capability, property purchases will increasingly be driven by climate change and extreme weather resilience, a new report from Aussie has outlined

Housing bodies celebrate, condemn affordability report
23 March 2022
Housing bodies celebrate, condemn affordability report

The final report into housing affordability has seen mixed reactions, with some industry organisations applauding the recommendations and others clapping back for more.

Housing affordability inquiry says open superannuation vault
18 March 2022
Housing affordability inquiry says open superannuation vault

First home buyers should be able to use their retirement savings as collateral for a mortgage, according to a parliamentary inquiry.

Ukraine war could dent housing demand: CoreLogic
18 March 2022
Ukraine war could dent housing demand: CoreLogic

Consumer confidence and the housing market could be dampened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid heightened global uncertainty, CoreLogic’s founder has warned.

Annual property growth rockets to record high
17 March 2022
Annual property growth rockets to record high

The average value for a capital city dwelling is now over $920,000, marking the largest annual increase ever reported by the ABS.