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Apr 2, 2019
Labors Plan to Axe Negative Gearing Expected to Impact Brisbane
A leading analysit warns the cost of renting in Brisbane could jump by more than 20% in just two years if federal Labor’s plan to axe negative gearing goes ahead. SQM Research modelling reveals the
Apr 2, 2019
National Consumer Sentiment and Foreign Demand
The consumer mindset is another factor working to dampen housing conditions. The consumer sentiment survey from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute has consistently highlighted a pessimistic view from
Apr 2, 2019
Mortgage Rates and an Uncertain Economy
Helping to offset the headwinds are mortgage rates which are still tracking around the lowest level since the 1960’s. Further cuts to the cash rate are looking like a growing possibility. However,
Apr 2, 2019
Supply Levels Place Buyer's in Strong Position
Supply levels are elevated in some areas, especially in the high unit sector, causing buyers to be firmly in the driver’s seat and in a good position to take advantage of the strong buying position.
Mar 26, 2019
Construction Playing a Part in Slower Conditions
While credit availability seems to be the key driver, there are other factors at play for recent slower conditions. According to CoreLogic, the supply levels are elevated in some areas, especially
Mar 26, 2019
Royal Commission Impacts Lending 'Norm'
Stricter lending standards are a logical outcome following the royal commission and we are likely in the early phases of a ‘new normal’ for mortgage lending where borrowers will face closer scrutiny a
Mar 26, 2019
Reduction in Investment Lending Softening the Market
Overall, the February housing market results marked a subtle improvement in the rate of decline. However, the housing market downturn is now more widespread geographically and we aren’t seeing any ind
Mar 19, 2019
Tighter Lending Leads to Weaker Conditions
Over the past three months, Hobart was the only capital city to record a rise in values - while the remaining capital cities have recorded lower or flat values. The fact that we’re seeing weakening ho