Dec 20, 2017 | Market Essentials
This Month in Review As we close out the year, it’s been a mixed bag for capital cities across Australia. Despite the ups for the east coast and the downs for the west coast, a recent survey from ME Bank found that Australians are increasingly keen to see property...
Nov 28, 2017 | Market Essentials
This Month in Review The slowing of Australia’s hottest housing markets has been welcomed by Treasury secretary John Fraser, who said it was a sign the regulator’s crackdown on risky lending has been effective. At the same time, the QBE Australian Housing Outlook...
Oct 23, 2017 | Market Essentials
This Month in Review Despite the continued investment interest, financial services company UBS is warning half a trillion dollars of “liar loans” are propping up the Australian banking system. They warn rising interest rates will cause a major shock to the economy....
Sep 25, 2017 | Market Essentials
This Month in Review While the property market is known for moving slowly through time, it’s amazing to see how a week of bad press can suck the confidence out of the (Sydney) market. While the recorded figures will always be months behind, at the coal-face the...
Aug 6, 2017 | Market Essentials
This Month in Review Despite all the talk about rising interest rates, the Reserve Bank kept the cash rate on hold this month as they eye off the rising Australian dollar with caution. Throughout the market it seems the strict regulations imposed upon the banks are...
Jul 6, 2017 | Market Essentials
This Month in Review The Federal Budget has been a game changer for real estate this month. As of July 1st, first home buyers are soon to be able to use up to $30,000 of voluntary contributions into their superannuation to boost their home deposit. Retirees have also...
