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Will falling rents mean lower house and unit prices?
Property prices and rents are linked – when rents are expected to be lower in the future, the current value of property also falls. But there are other factors at play. → Read More
RBA keeps rates on hold but outlook for the economy is bleak
Low interest rates and discount loans are supporting households and businesses through the recession. But it’s no certainty that there will be a smooth recovery as a second wave that would require another shutdown is still a possibility. → Read More
The COVID-19 recession is a chance for bold reform but it's unlikely to happen
COVID-19 has opened the door for bold reforms, but it's unlikely to happen due to a low level of trust in government and recent lessions. → Read More
Low population growth to hit property prices and construction
Australian population growth is likely to slow to the lowest rate since the Second World War in 2020 due to lower immigration. What does this mean for property prices and housing construction? → Read More
How will residential tenants and landlords survive the coronavirus crisis?
Most tenants who have their incomes cut will be able to continue to pay their rent during the crisis due to the federal government financial support packages and state government assistance. But the support packages aren't perfect and many renting households will slip through the cracks. → Read More
RBA cuts rates to lowest level, introduces ‘unconventional’ measures: what does this mean?
The Reserve Bank cut the official interest rate to 0.25 per cent, the lowest level the cash rate can go. To provide further stimulus the RBA will implement 'unconventional' measures which will push interest rates even lower. But this will not be enough to avoid a recession that unfortunately we have to have in order to save lives. → Read More
How will the coronavirus affect the Australian property industry?
The coronavirus is the biggest threat to Australia’s economy since the global financial crisis – and the property industry won't be immune from the fallout. → Read More
RBA cuts rates to record low but this may not be enough to avoid a recession
The escalating impact of the coronavirus has forced the RBA to cut the official interest rate to a record low of 0.5 per cent. → Read More
5 key forces in Australian property in the 2010s
Soaring house prices and a sharp correction made for a turbulent decade, particularly on the back of rising population, historically low interest rates and the end of the mining boom. Here's what moved property prices. → Read More
Interest rates on hold again but the Reserve Bank needs to cut them soon
The Reserve Bank kept its official interest rate on hold at 0.75 per cent at its final meeting for 2019, but it's almost certain there will be cuts in early 2020. Here's why. → Read More
RBA rate decision: It’s wrong to call for government reforms as a substitute for rate cuts
A chorus of voices are calling for government reforms as a substitute for further interest rate cuts. Here's why it's not a matter of one or the other. → Read More
How to address Australia's medium-density housing shortage
State and local governments need to adjust planning rules to enable the construction of more medium-density housing. → Read More
Do more expensive suburbs have the biggest house price increases?
Within cities, price trends differ between expensive and more affordable suburbs. This highlights how the Australian property market is made up of distinct markets. → Read More
Melbourne auction report card: August 2019
Melbourne's auction clearance rate was 70 per cent in August, the highest point since September 2017. → Read More
Will the ACT stamp duty abolition encourage more first-home buyers into the market?
The first-home buyer stamp duty concession is a game-changer and should result in a spike in first-home buyer activity in the ACT. → Read More
Despite lower auction numbers, higher clearance rates do point to a market turnaround
Regardless of the number of auctions held in spring, auction clearance rates will be a timely indicator of property market conditions and price movements. → Read More
Why governments should abolish stamp duty – and why now is the time to do it
COMMENT: It's clear there has never been a better time for reform. Even so, our politicians will be tempted to dump it in the too hard basket. → Read More
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate on hold but expect another cut this year
Weak inflation, an unemployment rate that is too high and an escalating US-China trade war all point to the RBA cutting rates again in 2019. → Read More
Canberra auction report card: July 2019
The city\'s July result is the strongest since October 2018 as confidence slowly returns. → Read More
Sydney auction report card: July 2019
July's stronger clearance rate is the latest indicator pointing to a market turnaround. → Read More