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Inflation Pressures Persist
Households may be becoming more careful with their money, but weaker consumer spending alone has not been enough to bring inflation comfortably under control. CommBank analysis shows that price pressures
Households may be becoming more careful with their money, but weaker consumer spending alone has not been enough to bring inflation comfortably under control. CommBank analysis shows that price pressures
New modelling has raised concerns that recent Federal Government housing tax changes could reduce residential construction at a time when the market is already struggling to produce enough homes. Rather
First home buyers usually have enough information already The problem for most first home buyers is not a lack of advice. It is too much of it. Friends, family, social
Off market is useful, but it is not magic Off market property attracts attention because it sounds like access to something other buyers cannot see. In practice, an off market
A buyers agent is the buyer’s representative On the Sunshine Coast, a selling agent is appointed to achieve the best outcome for the owner. A buyers agent sits on the
Mortgage brokers have strengthened their position as the dominant channel for arranging residential finance, with brokers facilitating a record 81.6% of new residential mortgages during the June quarter. The latest
Falling property values can create challenges for homeowners preparing to sell, but the same conditions may provide an advantage for those planning to move into a more expensive home. When
More first-home buyers are entering the property market with smaller deposits as the expanded Federal Government 5% Deposit Scheme reduces one of the biggest obstacles facing prospective homeowners. The program
Slowing mortgage demand is giving borrowers something that has been harder to find during periods of intense property activity: greater competition between lenders. With fewer new loan applications entering the
Falling Values Unlikely To Cause Recession Falling Values Unlikely To Cause Recession Falling property values are expected to place additional pressure on economic growth, although the Reserve Bank of Australia
Buying in Brisbane can look simple until you are the one making the decision Property portals make the buying process look neat. Search by suburb, save a few listings, attend
Property sellers are increasingly turning to clear advertised price guides as cautious purchasers become less willing to participate in campaigns where price expectations are difficult to determine. The change represents