Low Stock on the Market: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

On February 6, 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made a pivotal decision to maintain the cash rate at 4.35%, marking its first policy announcement of the year. This decision comes against a backdrop of gradually declining inflation, which eased to 4.1% in the December quarter, down from 5.4% in September​​.

Changes to the NSW property tax system give first home buyers the choice between paying an annual property tax or stamp duty.

Don’t know your LMI from your LVR? Can’t quite remember what caveat emptor means but you’re pretty sure Robin Williams banged on about it in Dead Poets Society?  Never fear: help is at hand. Without further ado, here is an A to Z of some of the most baffling real estate terminology.

With the housing market finally softening after years of growth, many investors are asking this question.  So is it better to buy or rent in Australia in 2022? The answer comes down to balancing what you value most and the price you’re willing to pay for it. 

Australia’s booming property market has reached record highs in the face of extended lockdowns and growing affordability constraints, resulting in the strongest annual growth in more than 30 years.

The Delta outbreak has interrupted the recovery of the Australian economy and GDP is expected to have declined materially in the September quarter. The outbreak is affecting many parts of the economy, but the impact is uneven, with some areas facing very difficult conditions while others are continuing to grow strongly.