This Month
Market chaos threatens housing recovery: analysts
The nascent house price recovery could stall in the next few months. But interest rate cuts may spark a fresh rally.
Melbourne’s auction clearance rate hits nine-month high
The housing market seems to be defying the gloom and fear that has taken over sharemarkets in the past week, say agents and analysts.
The suburbs where house prices are rising (and falling) the most
House prices are climbing across more suburbs in Sydney and Melbourne as the recovery gathers steam.
Build-to-rent developers eye fewer amenities but cheaper rents
Projects without all the “bells and whistles” can achieve higher retention rates for landlords.
Home prices climb to record high
The February interest rate cut has revived confidence and boosted demand, despite only a small improvement in affordability.
March
Wealthy suburbs turn to buyers’ markets as house prices slump
Deep-pocketed home buyers could land discounted houses in the country’s most expensive markets where prices have fallen over the past 12 months.
Trade war not good for interest rates or home buyers: Cotality
Inflation could spike over the near term, leading a smaller rate cut and depriving home owners of much needed mortgage relief according to a global CEO.
Where coastal property prices are hot
Despite an initial pullback in demand following severe storms or cyclones, house prices along the coast can show remarkable growth over the long term.
Last quarter’s least and most profitable housing markets revealed
Home sellers racked up record profits in the December quarter, but apartments delivered losses for many owners in Melbourne and Sydney.
Melbourne’s home buyers turn bullish after rate cut
The city’s housing market recovery is forecast to gather steam as buyers embrace a better borrowing environment.
Changes to building codes urged as extreme weather hits more often
Homes in south-east Queensland have been built to withstand bushfires, floods and severe storms, but are less robust when it comes to cyclones.
Wealthy buyers snap up housing lots at ‘scarce’ golf course project
The Hunter Valley is set for $1 billion luxury housing and golf development as Sydney-based developer Capital Corporation launches its Lovedale Farm project.
The prestige suburbs leading Sydney and Melbourne rebound
Affluent Sydney and Melbourne suburbs are posting solid rebounds in price after previously suffering the largest declines from their peaks.
Melbourne’s housing values snap 10-month decline
Melbourne and Hobart lead the abrupt recovery, while Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane slowed sharply.
Sydney two-bedroom house beats reserve by $725k as demand rises
Preliminary clearance rates held above the 70 per cent mark across Sydney and Melbourne amid signs demand is steadily returning after the rate cut.
February
How these women are building wealth through property
Shyanne Kuru, Ivy Chen and Tanya Turner are among the growing but still small cohort of women who own an investment property, but had to overcome initial fears.
Which suburbs have become affordable after the rate cut?
A number of desirable suburbs that were previously unaffordable are now within reach for high-income and median-income earners, according to CoreLogic.
The pros and cons of a 30-year fixed mortgage
Kyra Tsitsinaris and Daniel Charalambous would jump at the chance to lock in their home loan interest rate for 30 years – as long as they save money in the end.
Landlords baulk at passing on rate cut to tenants
Investors such as Stefan Belevski say rent increases in recent times have not covered rising loan repayments and other costs.
Rate cut to boost buyer sentiment, but not house prices
The RBA’s decision to cut the interest rate is poised to stabilise home values in Sydney and Melbourne, but unlikely to spur a surge in prices.