Yesterday
What NAB’s former chief economist learnt when he sold the family home
After three decades as NAB’s chief economist, Alan Oster retired in March. Soon after he sold the family home. This is his advice.
19 blue-chip suburbs for first home buyers
Prospective first-time home owners can nab a property in the most sought-after suburbs so long as they are willing to make this compromise.
This Month
High-rise switch sends apartment prices flying in these suburbs
Unit price growth has outpaced that of houses in close to two-thirds of suburban markets, due in part to the changing preferences of younger buyers.
Long weekend holiday hiccup for housing market recovery
The clearance rate fell to its lowest so far this year as buyers and sellers took a break. But momentum is expected to return with another rate cut tipped.
This chart shows bank rules are making the housing crisis worse
Lending by banks to property development has plunged since 2008, exacerbating pressure on housing supply. Is it time for a rethink of the banking sector’s regulatory settings?
May
‘People don’t want state-owned homes’: Coalition overhauls its housing policies
The new opposition spokesman on housing says the Coalition’s home buying policies are up for review, and vows to oppose Labor’s ‘crazy’ schemes.
Home buyers’ FOMO ramps up after rate cut
Prospective home buyers are rushing to get pre-approved following the second cash rate cut this year before prices rise even more.
What’s a balcony worth? In Sydney, apparently $360k
New data shows home buyers on the east coast are forking out eye-watering sums for a balcony. In Perth, not so much.
House price risk won’t stop another rate cut: Bullock
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock expects state and federal governments to do the heavy lifting on housing affordability.
Luxury developer behind Sirius rebuild overwhelmed by debts
Lenders are chasing millions from the builder behind the controversial Sydney redevelopment, where 20 apartments including the penthouse remain unsold.
5 market signals every property buyer should watch
With another interest rate cut on the cards next week and election uncertainty behind us, market activity will ramp up.
Bronte trophy home fetches $23.5m in record-setting auction
Several sales records were broken across the country this week as rich buyers grow more confident following the federal election.
The problem with Western Sydney’s 35,000 unbuilt homes
Just 5405 homes are under construction in Western Sydney despite a need for at least 24,000 new dwellings a year to meet forecasted demand in the region.
Home buyers, sellers rush back after election provides certainty
Buyers and sellers who were holding back as uncertainty swirled are back in the market after Labor’s decisive win on Saturday.
Auction clearances bounce as buyers sense rate cut
The sugar hit of the February rate cut has been wearing off, but another one is tipped for this month and the decisive election result may also help the market.
Low-profile Millennial sets north shore record with $42.75m home
A little-known 33-year-old has taken the keys to the most expensive home ever sold just north of the Harbour Bridge in Sydney.
Sydneysiders need $235,000 income for affordable housing: Jarden
Home buyers nationally need to earn an average of $161,000 to access an affordable home across the country according to a new report. In Sydney, it’s $235,000.
House prices hit a new high ahead of the election
House price growth is poised to gather steam next week and another interest rate cut this month, according to analysts.
April
Stockland says new home prices have risen 17pc from a year ago
The developer, along with its listed rival Mirvac, is setting itself up for an improvement in the east coast-dominated new housing market.
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