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Older Owners Delay Downsizing
A growing number of older homeowners are putting their downsizing plans on hold, choosing instead to remain in their existing homes while they assess changing market conditions. New research suggests
A growing number of older homeowners are putting their downsizing plans on hold, choosing instead to remain in their existing homes while they assess changing market conditions. New research suggests
Thousands of Australian home loan customers have unknowingly paid more interest than they should after administrative failures involving mortgage offset accounts were uncovered at several of the country’s largest banks.
Fresh building approval figures have delivered encouraging signs for the residential construction sector, but industry experts warn the pace of new approvals remains well short of what is required to
Auction markets have shown early signs of renewed momentum, with clearance rates improving over the past two weekends after an extended period of subdued results. Although selling conditions remain more
New home sales eased during June, but the broader picture continues to point to a residential construction market performing well above where it stood a year ago. While buyers have
Recent signs of softer housing demand have prompted questions about whether property prices could be heading for a sustained decline. While buyer activity has eased in some areas, new economic
Queensland has emerged as the nation’s strongest all-round property market, delivering positive performance across every major real estate sector. While residential markets often attract the most attention, the latest industry
Property investors have eased their buying activity in recent months as they weigh the impact of changing economic conditions and new Federal Budget measures. While investment has slowed, the latest
Rising rents have placed sustained pressure on household budgets, yet tenants are still spending less than mortgage holders in most Australian capital cities. Once current property values, borrowing costs and
Changing seller expectations are reshaping the way homes are brought to market, with more vendors choosing private treaty campaigns instead of auctions. The shift reflects softer confidence, weaker clearance results
Home ownership remains the dominant housing arrangement despite high prices, borrowing challenges and intense competition in many markets. New KPMG analysis shows owner-occupiers still account for almost two-thirds of households
National property figures can sometimes create the impression that market conditions are weak or broadly negative, but suburb-level data is telling a more positive story. A closer examination of local