Land Sales On The Increase
The number of Australians buying land has risen sharply as buyers take advantage of affordability. Land sales rose 46% across the nation in the six months to the end of [...]
Sales Rates Continue To Rise
Auction clearance rates continue to rise with the latest national average of 79% well above the strike rate of 51% for the same period last year, according to CoreLogic. Melbourne [...]
Vacancies Fall, Rents Rise
In good news for landlords, vacancy rates are falling and rents are increasing in most markets across the nation. Fresh research by SQM Research shows that, at 2.1%, the national [...]
Building To Drive Economy Forward
The Reserve Bank forecasts Australia’s economy will grow by about 2.75% this year, and by 3% next year, confirming a positive outlook for the nation despite the bush res and [...]
FHBs Loans Reach Decade High
First-home-buyer home loans surged in December to their highest level since late 2009, according to new ABS data. Master Builders chief economist Shane Garrett says the volume of home loans [...]
Home Buyers Lead Fastest Recovery
With record-high values for Australian dwellings expected in a few months’ time, 2020 will see the fastest market recovery on record. And it’s being led by owner-occupiers, says CoreLogic. Since [...]
Big Increase In FHBs Looking To Buy
The number of first-time buyers looking to get into the property market is rising sharply, according to a new survey of real estate sentiment. The Quarterly Property Sentiment Report by [...]
New Homes Sales Join Market Revival
A rise in the sale of new homes is the latest among a series of indicators showing an improvement in housing market conditions. The HIA New Home Sales report – [...]
What are Capital Works Deductions?
Understanding tax depreciation lingo can sometimes be confusing but as an investor, it’s important that you have a good understanding of the depreciation deductions you can claim to ensure you’re [...]
Prices Grow In Cities And Regions
House prices are rising in both the major cities and the regional areas, according to the latest figures from CoreLogic. All city and regional markets across Australia, except Regional South [...]
